MINI Clubman US Pre Specs
It would seem MINI USA didn’t really hit the nail on the head with their pre-specced R56s for the February dealer launch. Either they didn’t have enough options or that had the wrong ones for the wrong markets. As it stands some MINI dealers are still trying to move these models off the lot. While the new MINI has been selling exceptionally well in the US (up 25% last month) the right options still count for something.
So with the Clubman launch (scheduled for February 2008) MINI has put more planning into these pre-specced (HEA) models. And we (as you can guess) have all the inside information. Below you can download the official MINI USA PDF on each model and what they will offer (not shown are individual options like chrome-line exterior etc.). MINI USA is planning on having 848 of these cars produced for its 82 dealers nationwide. After a few are removed for press/training purposes, dealers should expect around 10 a piece. There will be a 50/50 split between the Cooper and Cooper S models.
[ Clubman Pre-Specced Product Mix ] Official MINI USA PDF
Did you notice the 842-Rocket Launcher Roof
Rack* available only in Texas!
Oh I can hardly wait for all the complaints about if this model only had that package I’d buy three of them. Today is going to be a GOOD, GOOD day.
Rocket Launcher joke has been eliminated due to lack of sense of humor most people have on the web.
I wouldn’t buy any of them, but I’ve always been pickier than most about the options I like & dislike.
IMHO, MINIUSA would do well to get off their butts and get the configuator online…
Hmm…does the Clubman-S come with a mini-spare tire or is it on run-flats like the smaller siblings?
Cheers!
The Cooper S Clubman will still have no spare. Reason being there is no space for a full size spare… the brakes are too big for a space saving size spare tire.
I would rather have seen the Hot Chocolate as an S with the silver bonnet stripes….however; they didn’t ask me. 🙂
of course all the AT ones have either NO packages or dull colors … great way to intro them!!!
the dark silver’s automatic. wow. would’ve thought they’d make lightning blue the auto.
hmm, should i drive a hot chocolate for a while?
How early can we order an R56 with the options we’d like?
I think all I may need is the Detroit show to see it in person- early drive impressions are largely similar to the R56. Then would I have the normal 6-8wk wait period, putting the R55 in my driveway about early March?
The pre-specs aren’t bad. Just need that cold weather pack on all cars destined for the north…
For those pre-builds without the Convenience package – does anyone know if the Homelink rear mirror can be easly or cost effectively installed post delivery?
I’m conflicted about the Clubman. Mainly the rear view visibility / the fat door seams, and whether the extra size will mean usable utility… people who are thinking about getting one, any thoughts?
With so many MINI-philes obsessing about MINIs 24-7, and with the configurator being so popular, wouldn’t it make sense and good P.R. for MINI to let the MINI fans use the configurator to help decide which configurations they would like to see in the showrooms?
Variant 5 is the one i’d go for