MINI USA Officially Releases the MINI Clubman Cooper All4
It sounds strange but the Cooper is one of the best kept secrets of the MINI range in the US. The Cooper S gets all the accolades from the press but it’s the Cooper’s 1.5L three cylinder that we find a bit more interesting truth be told. Now for the first time MINI USA is releasing a Cooper with the All4 system offering the cheapest and most efficient way to own an all wheel drive MINI.
How cheap? It’s a MINI so it’s not Fiat money. But considering what comes standard and the overall performance (and feel) that the MINI Clubman offers, $25,900 feels more than fair for an all wheel drive wagon. Going easy on the options is hard but you can get away with technology, sport and premium packages (along with heated seats) for $32,800 before any negotiated discounts (as pictured). If you want to get even more thrifty we’d opt for the sport package along with heated seats.
Head over to MINI USA and see for yourself.
<p>A very good option, although I am curious to test out how well the 1.5 pulls around the 3400lb clubman, and now the all4. While pricey, IMO its the only option where I could get a manual and heated seats, my two requirements (can’t do those together with a golf wagon) and has an available headlight upgrade which is a plus.</p>
<p>The Justa Clubby I borrowed from MINI Vaughan was perfectly fine without the AWD system. Not fast, but still quicker than other every-day boring normal cars that do the 0-100km sprint in over 10 seconds. Was still tossable and fun to drive and with some clever shifting you’re always in the power band.</p>