Sections: Official News | R55 (Clubman) Jul 28th, 2007 
Official MINI USA Press Release: The wraps are now off the new MINI Clubman, an all-new addition to the MINI model range. With an anticipated international debut this fall, the MINI Clubman will go on sale in Europe this November in three model configurations: the MINI Cooper Clubman, the MINI Cooper D Clubman and the MINI Cooper S Clubman. In the US market the MINI Cooper Clubman and the MINI Cooper S Clubman will be available early next year. Although US pricing has yet to be announced, the MINI Clubman is expected to be positioned between the MINI hardtops and MINI convertibles.
The eagerly anticipated MINI Clubman will be like nothing else on the road and defies convention in its concept and style. With its hallmark design elements, the MINI Clubman is clearly a MINI from every angle. Yet it is the MINI Clubman’s unique rear-end design and new proportions that distinguish it from other members of the MINI family.
The unique character of the MINI Clubman is obvious at first sight. The roofline of the car extends across all three pillars, merging smoothly into the rear section where the innovative, split-rear doors open. The rear doors are further highlighted with the C-pillars painted in a contrasting silver or black finish. Inside, the generous luggage compartment may be further extended in flexible configuration, offering very easy and convenient loading options thanks to the two rear doors.
In addition, the MINI Clubman incorporates a rather ingenious door configuration on the right side of the car. The “Clubdoor” swings open in the opposing direction relative to the main passenger door to dramatically increase the access to the rear seating area. Behind the front seats, the new MINI Clubman offers remarkable rear seating comfort and flexible use of space. Rear seat passengers now enjoy 3.15 inches more legroom compared to the MINI hardtop.
The MINI Clubman also stands out, retaining all the handling and performance characteristics that one expects in a MINI. With its design, functionality and performance characteristics, the MINI Clubman is the modern successor to the legendary classics Morris Mini Traveller, Austin Mini Countryman, and Mini Clubman Estate.
At its international launch, the MINI Clubman will be available with three engine variants:
MINI retains its position as the definitive premium small car offering a combination of successful attributes - a truly unique design; agile driving characteristics; premium quality; a high level of safety; a wide range of customization options, and outstanding efficiency. Now the MINI Clubman offers another compelling attribute, offering 9.45 inches more body length and wheelbase extended by 3.15 inches that helps create more space in the rear legroom area. What makes the MINI Clubman truly unique is its innovative five door configuration with the conventional driver’s and front passenger’s door supplemented by an additional rear-hinged door on the right-hand side of the car and the two split-rear doors in the back.
The MINI Clubman extends an open welcome to rear-seat passengers with the Clubdoor on the right side of the vehicle. With its large opening, this feature allows comfortable and convenient access to the rear seats. In the US market the MINI Clubman comes in a four passenger configuration, offering the passengers at the rear more spacious accommodations upon entry. For safety, the Clubdoor can only be opened with the adjoining front door open. Without an exterior handle, the Clubdoor integrated unobtrusively into the body design of the MINI Clubman. The split-rear doors at the back of the MINI Clubman open up to offer easy and convenient access for larger parcels and equipment such as sports gear. In addition to increased functionality, the split-rear doors represent a modern interpretation of an authentic detail seen on MINI’s classic forerunners.
With one or both sections of the split-folding rear seatbacks down, together with the available flat load floor and the generous height provided by the roofline, the MINI Clubman offers more flexibility and practical value for all kinds of transportation requirements. The MINI Clubman has 9.1 cubic feet of storage space with the seats upright and a total of 32.6 cubic feet with the seats folded flat. This compares with the MINI hardtops which offer 5.7 cubic feet, rear seat up and 24 cubic feet with the seats folded flat. Additionally there is an available safety net to separate the luggage area from the passenger compartment. And to ensure clear visibility to the rear at all times, the rear doors come with separate windscreen wipers.
In its split-door configuration, the MINI Clubman harkens back to its famous predecessors: the Austin Mini Countryman, the Morris Mini Traveller, and the Mini Clubman Estate sold successfully between 1960 and 1982. These classic models were a source of inspiration for today’s MINI Clubman, a thoroughly modern car with state-of-the-art technologies and features. The potential offered by a creating a modern interpretation of this kind of vehicle was shown with the four Clubman concept cars. And now the most important highlights of these concept cars are making their entry into series production in the form of the MINI Clubman.
The MINI Clubman design is reminiscent of its classic predecessors, with re-interpretations of the unique features of the classic models done in up-to-date design language featuring thoroughly modern function. Where wooden framed doors with exposed hinges characterised the rear end of the classic car, the new MINI Clubman features door surfaces that smoothly and aerodynamically merge into the C-pillars.
The color scheme also takes its inspiration from the classic rear-doors. The C-pillars together with the bumper finished in contrasting paintwork, form a striking door surround. The color of the rear door surround also matches the colour of the contrast roof, which comes standard on the MINI Clubman in either Silver or Black. As an option the MINI Clubman is also available with the roof finished in body color, in which case only the C-pillars including the upper section of the bumpers are finished in contrasting Silver or Black.
MINI has developed the new MINI Clubman specifically for the active and passionate individualist wishing to consciously stand out. The MINI Clubman retains its sporting character, while offering new and flexible options in interior use and practical value. Despite its slightly longer proportions the MINI Clubman retains MINI’s typical “wheels at the four corners” stance and the car’s driving characteristics still offer the legendary go-kart feeling unique to MINI.
The chassis and suspension are engineered specifically to the needs of the MINI Clubman. At the front McPherson struts and springs ensure excellent wheel control, keeping the steering smooth in control and responsive. The suspension is further tuned to expertly manage the dynamic affects of engine power under acceleration or when applying the brakes. The central-arm rear axle, benefits from BMW Group’s state-of-the-art engineering and development and the rear suspension is unique in the MINI segment thanks to its sophisticated design. Lightweight aluminium longitudinal control arms and anti-roll bars offer sporty and stable handling. On the MINI Cooper S Clubman the suspension is tuned to reflect the vehicle’s additional power compared to that on the MINI Cooper Clubman. The new MINI Cooper Clubman comes standard with 15-inch wheels, while the MINI Cooper S Clubman features 16-inch rims with runflat tires allowing the driver to continue even after a complete loss of tire pressure.
EPAS Electrical Power Assisted Steering, geared to road speed, gives the driver precise feedback and retains the razor-sharp reflexes expected in a MINI. The Electrical Power Assisted Steering system also offers significant weigh reduction over a conventional hydraulic steering system and electrically generates power-assist only as needed. The feature eliminates any unnecessary parasitic loss, further increasing vehicle efficiency.
The sport-tuned characteristics of the MINI Clubman are supported by an impressive level of braking and traction management technology such as anti-lock control (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including hill start-off assistance all standard. In addition the Brake Assistant on the new MINI Clubman recognizes emergency application of the brakes and immediately builds maximum brake pressure whenever required to minimize stopping distances in panic situations.
The MINI Clubman stands out not only with its unique design, but also with an impressive line of power units. The three engines developed specifically for the new generation of MINI come standard with all new technologies introduced for the 2008 model year and offer impressive performance and efficiency. The US market will offer models with the 1.6 liter gasoline power units, in normally aspirated and turbocharged form. There are currently no plans to offer the Diesel units in the US market.
Although it will not be available on the US models at the time of launch, the Brake Energy Regeneration feature ensures that the output coming from the engine is converted primarily into drive power, with electricity being generated for the on-board network only when the engine’s drive power is not in demand; for example, when the car is rolling freely in overrun (engine braking) or during application of the brakes. To achieve this effect, the alternator is automatically disengaged from the engine while under power, that is when accelerating and pulling the car. Accordingly, the power that the alternator would consume and take away from the engine in the conventional mode now remains fully available for even more efficient and dynamic acceleration. An adequate supply of electric energy to the on-board system is ensured at all times, since the alternator is activated again as soon as the engine’s drive power is not in demand or the driver applies the brakes.
The new Auto Start Stop feature on manual gearbox versions of the MINI Clubman also serves to improve efficiency by switching off the engine in idling situations. It is important to note that like MINI’s Brake Energy Regeneration, this option will not be available for US models at the time of launch. Whenever the car comes to a stop at a road junction, for example, Auto Start Stop automatically switches off the engine as soon as the driver shifts to neutral and takes his or her foot off the clutch pedal. Then, to re-start the engine, all the driver has to do is press down the clutch pedal again and the engine restarts automatically without the slightest delay. Auto Start Stop helps to maximize fuel efficiency in city traffic, essentially reducing consumption of energy and generation of exhaust emissions to zero in a very simple way every time the car comes to a stop.
The gearshift point indicator is another way the MINI Clubman can help the driver achieve efficient motoring: The feature is standard on manually equipped MINI Clubman models and is designed to compute the most efficient style of motoring. The electronic control unit continually analyzes engine speed, driving conditions and the position of the gas pedal, and calculates the most efficient style of motoring relative to the gear selected. The system then alerts the driver when a gearshift is recommended to maintain optimum efficiency. An arrow symbol along with the number of the ideal gear appears in the cockpit display beneath the tachometer.
In terms of spirited motoring, the MINI Cooper S Clubman boasts a 1.6-litre four-cylinder power unit developing maximum output of 175 bhp at 5,500 rpm with the help of a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct gasoline injection, the MINI Cooper S Clubman offers maximum torque of 177 lb-ft all the way from 1,600 to 5,000 rpm, with a further brief increase to an even more significant 192 lb-ft by means of the Overboost function. On the road, this accelerates the MINI Cooper S Clubman to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 7.6 seconds and gives the car a top speed of 139 mph. The MINI Cooper S Clubman offers not only impressive performance, but also an exceptionally good economy, with average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of just 6.3 litres/100 kilometres or equal to 44.8 mpg imp. At the same time the MINI Cooper S Clubman also achieves a CO2 emission rating of 150 grams per kilometre.
The balance of performance and economy is equally impressive on the MINI Cooper Clubman. Its 1.6-liter four-cylinder normally-aspirated power unit features fully variable valve management similar to the BMW Group’s VALVETRONIC system. This improves the engine’s response, refinement, and efficiency of the power unit. Maximum output of this innovative engine is 120 bhp at 6,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.
With this power, the MINI Cooper Clubman accelerates to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 9.8 seconds and has a top speed of 125 mph. It also achieves impressive average fuel consumption in the EU cycle of 5.5 litres/100 kilometers or equal to 51.4 mpg imp, and a CO2 emission rating of 132 grams per kilometer making the MINI Cooper Clubman a true class leader.
The 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel in the MINI Cooper D Clubman offers outstanding efficiency with a maximum output of 110 hp at 4,000 rpm. The new diesel engine is exceptionally light thanks to its aluminium-alloy construction and offers innovative common-rail direct injection and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry for optimum power and performance. In addition, an Overboost function in the MINI Cooper D Clubman ensures a particularly powerful and dynamic response under spirited acceleration: Overboost briefly increases maximum torque from 177–192 lb/ft between 1,750 and 2,000 rpm. The new MINI Cooper D Clubman accelerates to 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds and has a top speed of 120 mph. At the same time it exhibits exemplary fuel economy with average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle at just 4.1 litres per kilometre or 68.9 mpg imp. And last but not least, the CO2 emission rating is extremely low at just 109 grams per kilometre.
The MINI Cooper S Clubman, MINI Cooper Clubman, and MINI Cooper D Clubman are all equipped standard with a six-speed manual gearbox. The six-speed automatic transmission is available as an option featuring a sport-tuned manual mode that allows the driver to select gears by means of paddles on the steering wheel.
The three versions of the MINI Clubman are identical to their MINI hardtop brethren in their design and body structure up to the B-pillar. At the front, MINI iconic design elements include the characteristic, large round headlights, round corner lights, and the hexagon radiator grille. In addition, a chrome trim band extends around the entire car at shoulder level.
The MINI Clubman measures the same in width and hardly any higher than the MINI hardtop. The MINI Clubman design features many new renditions of classical design elements inspired by the classic models from the 60s. The specific design of the rear end is elegant, clear and very graphic, accentuating the compact rear look of the new model. The individual model variants are designated at the rear by their names “Cooper”, “Cooper D” and “Cooper S”, while the additional name “Clubman” is to be seen in the right-hand door cutout strip.
Motoring in a MINI is more than just getting from A to B – it is an expression of ones’ lifestyle - a genuine attitude towards life. In particular, it is the focus on the enjoyment and experience of driving combined with an appreciation of powerful, trendsetting design. The MINI Clubman now offers the enthusiast even greater options in personalizing her or her style, with more than 40 combinations of the exterior paintwork alone. This freedom of expression is enhanced by a wide range of accessories, options and special equipment geared specifically to the MINI Clubman. A perfect example of this is “Hot Chocolate”, a unique brown metallic color exclusive to the MINI Clubman. In all, the MINI Clubman is available in no less than 12 body colors – three non-metallic colors Chilli Red, Pepper White and Mellow Yellow, as well as metallic colours in Astro Black, Sparkling Silver, British Racing Green, Pure Silver, Lightning Blue, Nightfire Red, Dark Silver, Laser Blue and of course, Hot Chocolate.
With the interior, the MINI Clubman customer can choose his or her individual design, combining four interior colors and five Color Line variants with one another as desired. The seats are available not only in standard upholstery, but can also be chosen in a combination of cloth and leather as well as all-leather upholstery in a variety of styles and color schemes. A wide range of interior trim options helps to underline the premium character of the MINI Clubman. In addition to the two standard trim choices, customers can choose optional English Oak, Piano Black, Fluid Silver and Brushed Alloy interior trims.
Like the new generation of MINI hardtops, the MINI Clubman is the result of a modern interpretation of the classic Mini versions. Yet at the same time, the concept is independent and innovative, taking in account the thoroughly modern demands of today and the unique needs of MINI’s customers. Given its wide range of qualities, the MINI Clubman paves the way into a totally-new market segment, offering new opportunities for the MINI brand and once again underlining MINI’s leadership in the premium small car segment in terms of vehicle concepts, technical innovation and expressive design.
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For a comparison, here are some official specs on the R56 (euro figures)
Here are a few of the more interesting comparisons:
Weight: (using the “DIN” method which is without driver or fuel weight - different than what is seen at MINIUSA.com).
Cooper S: 1130kg / 2486lbs
Clubman Cooper S: 1205kg / 2651lbs
0-62 mph:
Cooper S: 7.1
Clubman Cooper S: 7.6
Power to weight ratio
Cooper S: 8.8 kg/kW
Clubman Cooper S: 9.4 kg/kW
No surprises here. Aero kits?
Did I miss something?
As an option the MINI Clubman is also available with the roof finished in body color, in which case only the C-pillars including the upper section of the bumpers are finished in contrasting Silver or Black.
So you can’t get a body colour rear? Even when you get the body colour roof option, the C-pillars are still silver or black?
I like it… surprised to see the added weight & larger dimensions don’t change the performance like I was expecting.
Impressive gas mileage numbers over the R56, even with the longer wheelbase. I’m assuming those numbers have been tweaked for the U.S. market and do not reflect use of the auto start/stop system, since it won’t be available here.
I’m not fond of the silver exterior accent. I think the black option will be much bolder. Overall, though, I like it.
Interestingly according to the PDF file you can tow a trailer with a Cooper but not with an S. Anyone have an idea as to why?
Interesting did you see the very top line of the Euro specs, number of doors/seats 3/4. So it looks like despite the earlier info about the Euro spec having 5 seats looks like they have gone 4 as well.
Same width, height, wheelbase, and rear track as the R56. With the same wheelbase same turning area. Interesting to see that they are claiming the Clubman weights 130 kg less and the Clubman S 80 kg less, not sure if I believe this lol.
All in all interesting, look forward to seeing the US specs.
Gabe can you explain the MPG ,the S getting 44.8?That cant be right.
So it looks like despite the earlier info about the Euro spec having 5 seats looks like they have gone 4 as well
I think you are looking at the R56 specs. If you want to see the rear of the R55 with the three seat setup, check out one of the “scenes” in the product details visualization on the Clubman micro-site. Strangely enough, it is a zoom option when you rotate around to the right-side of the front of the car.
Gabe can you explain the MPG ,the S getting 44.8?That cant be right.
Euro figures using imperial gallons.
Gabe can you explain the MPG ,the S getting 44.8?That cant be right.
The mileage figure quoted was for imperial gallons: 1 US gallon equals about 1.2 imperial gallons. Thus 44.8 mp(Imp)g roughly equals 37 mp(US)g.
Theo
Is the Clubman going to be at the Detroit Auto Show in January? I want to see it in the flesh first. Too bad the diesel isn’t in our future. Looks like it’s either the MazdaSpeed-3 or the MINI Clubman-S for me.
Is the Clubman going to be at the Detroit Auto Show in January? I want to see it in the flesh first. Too bad the diesel isn’t in our future. Looks like it’s either the MazdaSpeed-3 or the MINI Clubman-S for me.
Check back on MF later this week for exclusive news on where the Clubman will be debuting in the US.
I think it is hugely ugly like all of the new minis! Copying the old mini AGAIN….message to BMW….think of your OWN designs and stop copying everything the REAL mini has done already.
As an option the MINI Clubman is also available with the roof finished in body color, in which case only the C-pillars including the upper section of the bumpers are finished in contrasting Silver or Black.
So it looks like an all body color Clubman is not offered? The upper bumper and C pillars must be silver or black?
Any info on the rear seats. mini.com has pictures of both configuration, 2 seater and 3 seater. I know the 3 seater will not be available in the U.S. I can’t tell by the pictures but does the 3 seater have a center shoulder belt? And is the 3 seater the split folding kind?
Interesting as well that a white roof isn’t offered. Funny that a PR from MINI USA would include so much info that isn’t applicable to US market. Neat info, but for many people would raise questions about “why?”
I wish they had a better picture of the back of the black roof with the door closed so we could see the black treatment on the rear end.
What an unattractive car! Oh no. . . Clubman? Club me over the head. My Cooper is a classic.
Nice! I like the back end, actually, and the extra room is just about right. Wish the weight gain could have been 100 lbs less (hatchback and no side door). This car is going to be easier and more fun to drive fast due to the longer wheelbase and better weight distribution. I would definitely take a JCW clubman over a JCW Cooper now that my suspicions about the specs have been confirmed. The only dissapointment is that there was less of a reduction in drag over the standard cooper S than I expected. That may be due to the extra ride height which can be fixed ;-)
This car is going to be easier and more fun to drive fast due to the longer wheelbase and better weight distribution.
I wouldn’t count on it. The Clubman won’t be anywhere near 50/50 (so it won’t see those benefits) and it’ll lose the R56’s incredible ability to rotate in corners due to the increased wheelbase and weight in the rear. It’ll still be a great drivers car no doubt but for these reasons and the laws of physics, it won’t be faster than the coupe out of the box.
That remains to be seen. The longer wheelbase will definetely improve ride quality, and if the press packs are to be believed, the Clubman will handle as good if not better than the hardtops.
Besides, the R56 is already front bias heavier than the R53 that precedes it. If anything, the R53 was closer to a 50/50 weight distribution pattern than the R56-R55 ever was.
Let’s see who is right and who is wrong when we can put all of them side-by-side at the track.
C pillar contrasting paint seems incredibly ugly to me. kind of like a commercial delivery van. Don’t care for the shape of tail lights, and I miss the single lift door as a practical application. I have owned SUV’s with bot double doors and lift gate. The lift gate is immensely superior. Easier to open, protection from the elements. If I chose one, which I doubt will happen I would custom paint the C pillars to match the rest of the body. Perhaps MINI will do that it self in later model years.
My only problem with the dual rear “barn” doors is the visibility constraint they create at the center of the rear glass.
It seems to me that ordering the rear backup sensor radars in in good order for this car.
Gabe, is there any word on when the Clubman will show up in the Configurator? Forgive me if this has already been asked somewhere else.
Message to andrew: I really don’t understand your compulsion to visit this site and make comments like that. Really, why are you here? Your comments are just…well…fill in the blank with the expletive of your choice.
I admit to not being a fan of this design…yet. Time will tell when I see it in person. The R56 grew on me pretty quickly.
Gabe,
I don’t think I said the Clubman would be faster with professionals driving. I just think it will be easier for me to drive fast so I may go as fast or faster in the Clubman. As many magazine tests have shown, the driver is the most important part of the car with the tire selection being arguably second. I can either get faster by practicing more or by driving a car that is more forgiving/easier. I suspect the speed difference between the two cars with an average weekend driver will be quite small, unless the Clubman suspension is unfairly “Softened”.
Please do a back to back test when you get a chance and do one of your great articles about it. Then we will all know if the space vs. weight tradeoff of the Clubman is acceptable. If you do an autoX comparison I suspect there will be a bigger difference (Coupe best).
I can’t wait for this to get into the showrooms. I think I’m going to love it :)
I’m strongly considering Astro Black with silver roof, mirrors and C-Pillars, and silver bonnet-stripes (and about time too on the silver stripes!!!! In response to some people’s doubts, I have been told by an apparently reliable source that the C-Pillars are ONLY available in silver or black, not in body colour. Pure Silver is only available with black C-Pillars, and the only thing I’m not quite sure about is whether Astro Black can be ordered with black pillars. I hope so, but doubt it.
So either get a silver or black mini to have it all one color. I hope they change their minds in future years to have body colored C pillars as an option.
This looks like it is based on a REAL mini estate/traveller.
Being a Mini clubman estate owner myself (Austin of course!) I’m amused that everyone is argueing over the colour options of the trim (just paint it for Christ’ sake!) when no-one has pointed out the fact that in the UK at least you get to unload your kids into the middle of the road through the abtly named ’suicide door’ on the rear!!! Nice touch Adolf.
No, that’s what I mean: you CAN’T have silver C-Pillars on a silver car, and therefore I presume you can’t have black ones on a black car.
Interestingly according to the PDF file you can tow a trailer with a Cooper but not with an S. Anyone have an idea as to why?
My guess would be that the center exhaust on the S doesn’t leave a place to attach the hitch.
[...] MINI Clubman - It’s not unknown that I’m a big fan of the MINI Cooper. In fact, I love ‘em, since I was a kid. The classic, the new, even the little Moke has a place in my heart. And now that the Traveller is coming back as the MINI Clubman, I’m super stoked. All the awesomeness of the regular MINI with a longer wheelbase and hot new design. This thing is a sexy beast. I think I’ll just link to Gabe at Motoring File with his post of the official MINI press release. [...]
2700 pounds is too much to pull with a 1.6 liters. Even if you pump it up. This car needs a normally aspirated 2.5L engine.
In general, turbo- or super-charging small-displacement engines is a very expensive way to get torque and HP. So why bother doing it?
Corvette and even Mustang just use bigger holes in the engine block. Much simpler and cheaper.
Turbo- or super-charging really uses 2 compression devices in series. The first device, the turbo- or super-charger compresses the gas part of the way, and the next device - the engine itself, compresses the gas the rest of the way. This 2 processes result is a higher final compression ratio than you could could have gotten using just the one device - the engine, alone.
But who cares? There are no prizes for the maximum HP from the minimum cubes.
Why not just use the one device - the engine, and compress a bigger volume of gas once to a lower final pressure? This setup gives the same HP & ft/lbs but with less stress on the moving parts, cheaper, and is not no finicky about rev-range.
Looking forward to extra room. Already have an ‘04 S and the Clubman will keep me away from minivans. I saw that they go on sale Oct 10 in Ireland. The S will be just over $44,000. If the ‘09 JCW kit can be added it’d be kiiler. ( in price and performance.)
I feel much better now. The cooper S sells for 29650 Euro in Ireland and $21850 here. This could have the Clubman between $24600 and $25600. Much better price. That will leave me with the extra money to repaint the back C pillars.
You can’t get a body coloured rear because that would make the Clubman look less unique - all original 1960s Mini Travellers and Countrymans had a wooden rear end, and the contrasting pillars on the new Clubman are designed to echo this. It’s all in the history!! It would look daft fully colour co-ordinated! Black is the best colour to go with the light colours, such as Peppr white, and silver with the dark colours such as Lightning blue
I love the look of the new clubman S but I do think u still need to put a small spoiler on the back of the car. over all I like the look it is nice looking for word to be able to test drive it. I hope that u come up with some new colors soon be nice to see some changes in your colors. thank for reading my letter James and Terry Coblentz. PS love my my wifes mini s that she has know it is a 05 and we have a blast out of it {FUN FUN }
I’ve waited to see what the final product will be:
the lack of a body colored rear will cause me to pass on this one. It may have been made of wood in days of yore, but this is today. It looks too funky. I’d rather have a choice the same as I have a choice on the roof color.
No Clubman for me until they can give me choice of the roof/rear in body color
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