More Undisguised Clubman S Photos

VMMVMMM Apr 5th, 2007 Link

I’m thinking it’s no coincidence that we don’t see the back of this thing. It looks like it might be covered up, but I don’t think it is.

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Gabe Apr 5th, 2007 Link

I’m thinking it’s no coincidence that we don’t see the back of this thing. It looks like it might be covered up, but I don’t think it is.

If you look closely at one of the pics you’ll see a plastic covering over the left rear barn-door near where the tail-light will be.

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GSKChicago Apr 5th, 2007 Link

It definitely needs bigger wheels. 17’s at minimum. Preferably 18’s.

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Ian C. Apr 5th, 2007 Link

It still reminds me of a hearse!

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David S. Apr 5th, 2007 Link

I’m surprised no one’s mentioned the Ford Flex yet. It looks very… Clubmanesque.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/04/new-york-auto-show-2009-ford-flex-debuts/

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MultiplePersonalities Apr 5th, 2007 Link

You are looking at my car, jeje. Those 16″ wheels look so lost amidst the huge/thick plastic arches. I wonder if any of the rear windows will slide down?

I still have issues with that front end, but my order still stands.

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MultiplePersonalities Apr 5th, 2007 Link

The car has been on the same parking spot for 10 days, eh?

Another classic “MINI” marketing ploy…well done!

Most of the comments are pretty negative. The Spaniards don’t seem to like it.

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ML Apr 5th, 2007 Link

Ha, that Ford Flex looks like a cross between the Clubman and a Scion XBox ;)

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Z4MINI Apr 5th, 2007 Link

I’m surprised no one’s mentioned the Ford Flex yet. It looks very… Clubmanesque.

…at about 6 times the size.

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fdavid Apr 5th, 2007 Link

I am close to convince my Mother in law to buy this car, however I can’t seem to find a clean, unmasked picture of the rear doors. Clues? Good day.

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Tim Apr 5th, 2007 Link

Aside from the fact that those wheels are hideous, I’m liking the Clubman quite a lot…

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Vanwall Apr 5th, 2007 Link

Yum!

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STG Apr 5th, 2007 Link

Do we have any idea yet on what the likely gas mileage will be for the Clubman compared to the R56, or how much more it’s likely to cost? Also, at one point it was suggested that the Clubman would come with AWD standard – is that true?

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Billy Apr 5th, 2007 Link

I wonder if any of the rear windows will slide down?

No.

Yes, there is still camo on the rear doors but as I’ve said before – the lights remain in the car body….there are openings in the door panel itself through which the lights ‘poke’ through AND a single trim pannel in the same colour as the roof will go from Roof to rear bumper. Look out for the Sparkling Silver/Black combination and some unique 5spoke alloys – Sehr gut!

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Llorenç Apr 5th, 2007 Link

Hi all,

I’m the person who made these photos. Regarding the back side: sorry I made the shots from the street, the car car inside the factory area and I couldn’t access with my era to the back side (I made the photos behind the fence)

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Llorenç Apr 5th, 2007 Link

sorry…I meant “the car was inside the factory”, “…with my camera…” Not good enough trying to write fast! :(

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GregW Apr 5th, 2007 Link

hmmm…could someone have possibly forgotten to put the car back inside and gone on holiday? I’ll say no. So where are these being assembled? In Oxford? How come there are no photos from outside there?

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Neil Apr 5th, 2007 Link

Clubman…still doesn’t work for me. I’ll stick to my ‘05 MINI

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MQuiN Apr 5th, 2007 Link

That would be sweet if the Clubman S was AWD! Im thinking about getting the JCW kit put on it as well. But I really want to take advantage of the miles per gallon but I really need at least 200hp..

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lavardera Apr 5th, 2007 Link

I like the idea of the tail light showing through a hole in the door, like the hood.

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Billy Apr 6th, 2007 Link

So where are these being assembled? In Oxford? How come there are no photos from outside there?

Because we have a private test track on site – and if anyone takes a ‘55 out onto the street, they’re not stupid enough to leave it unattended.

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Jon Apr 6th, 2007 Link

Well I think the Clubman is looking decent, not a bad design. Still a little boxy to my eye but then again so was the Traveler.

Never have had any desire to collect a Traveler and can say the same things that kept me away from it will keep me far away from the Clubman. Can see it being a hit for Mini as there are a lot of people that seem to be looking for extra room. Too me the higher stance of the R56, along with the extra weight and longer wheelbase I see a car that will not turn or accelerate with a R56. Guess there is more to life though than that though lol.

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Paul Apr 6th, 2007 Link

I like it and this will be added to my R50 that I have already. Great color choice too!

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fdavid Apr 6th, 2007 Link

Merces Llorenç!

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MultiplePersonalities Apr 6th, 2007 Link

Jon, I would not be surprised if the Clubman can keep up with the R56 in the twisties and at the track.

Ride quality should be better due to the longer wheelbase.

However, I still think MINI is putting themselves between a rock and a hard place by refusing to offer a rear door on the left side of the vehicle.

This cost cutting measure will make the car hard to justifiy, specially on right hand drive markets.

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Neal Apr 6th, 2007 Link

She sure is llllloooonnnnngggg……..

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Jon Apr 6th, 2007 Link

Well Multi, if you can explain the physics of how two cars with the same engine, one of which is heavier would have the same performance I would love to hear it. Base fact is the Clubman is longer and will be heavier, no way around that, and while the ride will be better the turn radius will be down. Hence it will have to turn harder into each corner. I believe that a good clubman driver could out preform a bad coupe driver. Take the same driver in each car and the one with the lowest weight will win.

This car has its place in the Mini market, but not in my garage lol.

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MultiplePersonalities Apr 6th, 2007 Link

Ok Jon. I’ll see ya at the track. :)

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miniko Apr 6th, 2007 Link

wow, very ugly. will this thing sell?? why a long MINI??

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Jon Apr 6th, 2007 Link

Sounds like a plan Multi, atleast your Clubman mini face will look like a mini in my review ;)

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