More Undisguised Clubman S Photos
This scoop comes courtesy of MF reader and motorpasion.com writer Daniel Seijo:
>One of our readers have new pics of Mini Clubman, taken on the parking of the
facilities of “Lear Corporation” in Tarragona (Spain), American company that
makes car interiors.
>He said that the Clubman has been on the same position for 10 days. Take a look on his flickr gallery:
[ MINI Clubman Photos ] Flickr
[ Fotos del Mini Clubman sin camuflaje en Tarragona ] Motorpassion.com
MF Analysis: In these pics we get another look at the Clubman sunroof (which does appear to be indentical to the coupe’s). We also can see clearly the right side coach door and the legroom that comes with the car. The only thing we’re missing in this set is a clear shot of the rear and the new barn door confirguration. However it would appear that this prototype does indeed have some of that covered up.
That being said these are great real world photos of what (for all intents) is a good look at an all Astro Black Clubman S.
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.
>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.
It definitely needs bigger wheels. 17’s at minimum. Preferably 18’s.
It still reminds me of a hearse!
I’m surprised no one’s mentioned the Ford Flex yet. It looks very… Clubmanesque.
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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.
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.
Ha, that Ford Flex looks like a cross between the Clubman and a Scion XBox 😉
<blockquote>I’m surprised no one’s mentioned the Ford Flex yet. It looks very… Clubmanesque. </blockquote>
…at about 6 times the size.
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.
Aside from the fact that those wheels are hideous, I’m liking the Clubman quite a lot…
Yum!
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?
<blockquote>I wonder if any of the rear windows will slide down?</blockquote>
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!
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)
sorry…I meant “the car was inside the factory”, “…with my camera…”
Not good enough trying to write fast! 🙁
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?
Clubman…still doesn’t work for me. I’ll stick to my ’05 MINI
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..
I like the idea of the tail light showing through a hole in the door, like the hood.
<blockquote>So where are these being assembled? In Oxford? How come there are no photos from outside there?</blockquote>
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.
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.
I like it and this will be added to my R50 that I have already. Great color choice too!
Merces Llorenç!
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.
She sure is llllloooonnnnngggg……..
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.
Ok Jon. I’ll see ya at the track. 🙂
wow, very ugly. will this thing sell?? why a long MINI??
Sounds like a plan Multi, atleast your Clubman mini face will look like a mini in my review 😉