We are going to start seeing these fast and furious over the next few days. MINI2 starts us off with their exclusive test drive of the Clubman from Madrid.
>Our first impression, when greeted with a car park full of MINI Clubman waiting outside Madrid airport was that it certainly looks different. It looks big, yet is actually still remarkably compact, it looks almost like a child’s toy, it looks fun, and it definatley looks quirky. When you’re used to spending hours looking at ‘regular’ MINIs, it looks a little odd. As you walk around the vehicle it doesn’t get any more familiar, it’s asymmetric design and unusual black or silver ‘plastic wrap’ around the rear certainly dispel any feelings of monotony.
[ Exclusive Clubman Test Drive ] MINI2.com
Don’t worry MF readers, we’ll be giving you our take at both the (US spec) public debut and the official MINI USA press launch of the Clubman in November and February respectively.
An excellent review, with no soft punches. The next link on that page is a good video, too. I’m liking it more every review.
I really see no point to this car.
I like the false floor set up. I wonder if it’s removeable.
Could you please check the link. It leads me to a screen on Mini2 that says,
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Thank you.
Ooh! Dark silver with a pure silver roof – sexy! Needs silver hood stripes and a silver scoop 😉
Just checked it and it worked fine. If it continues to give you problems, click over to <a href="http://www.mini2.com" rel="nofollow">mini2.com</a> and follow the link for the Clubman test drive.
Nice write up. I’m afraid those barn doors would keep me from buying.
That is by far the best color combo I’ve seen on this yet. The blue/silver looks horrible; this actually looks somewhat classy.
I too thought the review was excellent and well-balanced. However, the 3rd door debarcle continues (even with german drivers!) and looks like we now have rear view vision issue.
P.S. BMW do not make vans or commercial vehicles and it looks like this philosophy has been adopted by MINI. A pity really, because a van or pickup version could add to sales and production figures.
Red Bull have MINI pickups modified from coupes for their promotional vehicles.