MINI USA Officially Prices the Clubman

Today is the day all you US Clubman fans have been waiting for, official pricing for the US market is in. Actually it was in awhile ago, we were just trying to hold off until it was officially released in conjunction with the LA Autoshow. Here are the numbers:
Models | Price | D&H Charge | Total price |
’08 R55 Cooper (Clubman) | $19,950 | $650 | $20,600 |
’08 R55 Cooper S (Clubman) | $23,450 | $650 | $24,100 |
So that’s a $1,900 and $2,250 increase for the Cooper and a Cooper S respectively.
Options and package pricing is identical to the R56 Coupe for the 2008 model year. There are a couple of exceptions in the way one option and one standard feature. For one, all Clubman models get DSC standard and the Clubman S get Xenon lights as part of the Sport Package (an option that was removed from the Coupe’s Sport package).
Expect the MINI USA.com configurator to go live soon with the updates info. Here’s the official press release:
>The 2008 MINI Clubman, an all-new addition to the MINI model line, has just made its North American debut today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, bowing to the audience most unconventionally, with its rear-end first! With a little more room in the back and an innovative door configuration, the eagerly anticipated MINI Clubman defies convention in its concept and style. This all new addition to the MINI family will go on sale in the US February 16th, 2008 as both a Cooper and a Cooper S model. The MINI Cooper Clubman will be offerd with a MSRP of $20,600, while the MINI Cooper S Clubman will come with a MSRP of $24,100. Both prices include a $650 Destination charge.
>The MINI Clubman paves the way into a totally-new market segment, offering new opportunities for the MINI brand and showcasing, yet again, MINI’s leadership in the premium small car segment. 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 and make it unlike anything else on the road today.
>Compelling Design and Five Doors in a Brand-New Configuration.
>MINI is well known for its 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 all-new MINI Clubman offers another compelling attribute – an additional 9.45 inches in 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”, a rather ingenious door configuration on the right side of the vehicle. 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. Without an exterior handle, the Clubdoor is integrated unobtrusively into the body design of the MINI Clubman and for safety, can only be opened with the adjoining front door open. The MINI Clubman comes to the US in a four passenger configuration.
>The split-rear doors at the back of the MINI Clubman are another unique design element of the MINI Clubman and 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. 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 with a flexible rear seat configuration, offering very easy and convenient loading options thanks to the two rear doors.
>The MINI Clubman is the modern successor to the legendary classics Morris Mini Traveller, Austin Mini Countryman, and Mini Clubman Estate. However, the MINI Clubman retains all the functionality, handling and performance characteristics that one expects in a thoroughly modern MINI.
>Enhanced Function With MINI Performance and Driving Characteristics.
>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 MINI Clubman will be available in the U.S. with two different engines:
>- Powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with twin-scroll turbocharger, direct gasoline injection and maximum output of 175 hp at an engine speed of 5,500 rpm, the MINI Cooper S Clubman offers the highest level of performance.
>- The MINI Cooper Clubman, benefiting from its 1.6-liter four-cylinder developing 120 hp at 6,600 rpm and featuring fully variable valve management, offers impressive performance and economy.
>More Than 40 Color Combinations for the Individualist
>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 offers the enthusiast even greater options in personalizing his or her style, with more than 40 combinations of the exterior paintwork alone. Add to that the full compliment of options and features and the possible combinations a MINI Clubman can be configured becomes almost limitless.
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28 Comments
Not a bad price (a tad high). There are plenty of cars at or below this price that are more versatile than the Clubman. That said, I would consider a standard Clubman over the premium for the Cooper S. The extra hp is not worth the $3500.00
The prices,for the Clubman,are fair. Consider the fact that they are in the BMW Family(i.e.,great service,great quality;and,great warranty). Therefore,they have a phrase for this type of car: premium compact.
Sure,you could get a car that is versatile than the Clubman;however,they aren’t quite up to snuff in service,quality,etc. Therefore,they have a phrase for this type of car: cheap compact.
In closing,”…I’ll take,’premium compact’,for 500,Alex…”
Now I am just getting greedy as I imagine a stage II JCW Clubman. Wonder how it will handle the twisties?
Too bad it is my turn for a new MINI instead of my wife’s. We’d get her a Clubman in a heartbeat but she has her “new” 06 Cooper and my 03 MCS is the next one due for replacement.
Great. So I can expect the JCW Clubman S to cost about as much as a 135 🙁
$24,100 for a Cooper S Clubman plus approximately another $2,500 for the JCW addition doesn’t quite equal $35,600. Unless my calculator is broken? These prices are quite good and put our friend in the terrirtory of the cars I really think it will do battle with in the marketplace. Namely the 4 Door GTi, Audi A3, Mazda 3 hatch, Honda Element (Utility), Subaru Impreza Hatch, and the Volvo C30. These all being indirect competition but competition nonetheless.
Stage II dude 😉 I think it’ll be a safe assumption that it’ll run about 6-7k.
I forgot to add that I’d forgotten to specify Stage II in my initial response 🙂
This thing is an absolute steal compared to the coupe on a cost per door basis.
Well Drill don’t think you need to worry, the info so far that the Factory JCW (stage2) is going to be manual coupe only, could be the way I read the info though. I am expecting we may see a stage 1 kit upcoming though.
>Well Drill don’t think you need to worry, the info so far that the Factory JCW (stage2) is going to be manual coupe only, could be the way I read the info though. I am expecting we may see a stage 1 kit upcoming though.
We’ll have more on this Monday.
<blockquote> This all new addition to the MINI family will go on sale in the US February 16th, 2008 (/blockquote>
Go on sale/orderable, or be deliverable Feb 16th?????</blockquote>
<blockquote>We’ll have more on this Monday.</blockquote>
You realize, Gabe, that you’re toying with my emotions here, lol.
Very cool news Gabe, look forward to reading the next released info. For all the potential Clubman owners I am pulling for you all to get the JCW stage 1 kit. Guess we will find out soon though.
>You realize, Gabe, that you’re toying with my emotions here, lol.
If I felt I could, I would have had all this info on the site the minute we get it in. Some of it has been lingering on the un-posted stories page for months unfortunately. But for various reasons DB and I have to be a little coy with it all.
where’s the link to that unposted page again…I misplaced it
<blockquote>If I felt I could, I would have had all this info on the site the minute we get it in. Some of it has been lingering on the un-posted stories page for months unfortunately. But for various reasons DB and I have to be a little coy with it all.</blockquote>
Dude, don’t for a second think that we don’t appreciate y’all’s efforts 🙂
On the bright side, I now having something to look forward to tomorrow AND Monday, lol.
So, quite the day for pricing.
The MINI Cooper S Clubman I have priced out is $29,500. The 128i w/o options is $29,375. To make them reasonably equal in spec (ie comfort options) I’d have to add the heated seats, keyless go, and USB/iPod port. Based on other BMW option prices from the 3er, the BMW is $30,775.
This is a difference of only $1275.
Here’s thing thing. The Clubman probably has more usable space, from reports is still a hoot to drive like the standard R56, and has the MINI personality. The Bimmer is a small, focussed RWD coupe which I’ve always dreamed about, but it has a trunk and similar rear space to the Clubman.
I REALLY cannot wait until spring time to drive each of them. Or at least the NAIAS to sit in both of them.
Too much excitement. Especially with hints about JCW for the Clubman S…. which is a little more than the price difference of the above….
Thank you Gabe!
Does anyone know the reason for putting the reverse light on only the drivers side taillight?
I hope that I am seeing things, but that just looks wrong.
I’ll bet there is more room in the back of the Clubman than the 1 series. Also, Front wheel drive vs. rear wheel drive.
<blockquote>Not a bad price (a tad high). There are plenty of cars at or below this price that are more versatile than the Clubman. That said, I would consider a standard Clubman over the premium for the Cooper S. The extra hp is not worth the $3500.00</blockquote>
There are other differences besides power. The Cooper S also gets 16″ wheels($750), Sport seats($250) and fog lamps($250). These 3 options account for $1250 in the price difference, not including the bigger brakes on the Cooper S. I don’t know about you but those are all things I would want on my MINI regardless. This leaves a difference of $2250 which is less than the JCW upgrade but for a much greater jump in performance.
Chehttp://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-clubman.html#more-5397ck out the comments on Leftlanenews.
<blockquote>GregW Nov 15th, 2007 Link
I’ll bet there is more room in the back of the Clubman than the 1 series. Also, Front wheel drive vs. rear wheel drive. </blockquote>
From your comment you seem to consider front drive superior to rear drive.
It depends on the size of the car and what you what to do with it.
I’ve had rear drive cars, properly prepared, that could out accelerate and out perform front drive in wet and snow.
As for dry there is not a big difference.
In my humble opinion front drive or rear drive it, always, comes down to the nut behind the wheel.
Going from rear drive to front drive takes bit of thought to change driving practices to go fast with either.
The reverse light is on one side due to the placement of the rear fog lamp. I drove the Cooper S Clubman in Germany back in September so I can tell you first hand.
Saw the Clubman last night at the LA Autoshow and actually liked it…but the interior on the new Mini (I have an 02 S) is so jacked up and over designed that I will never buy the current model or the Clubman.
It is strange that the press kept saying that the clubman’s rear door is “innovative” and “unique” How many cars, trucks and vans have that kind of doors. Millions. Is it really better than the hatch door? Not necessarily. It is just PR. Pure and simple. I rather have the hatch door as it covers me from the rain, and it is totally totally out of the way in terms of loading. Can Mini design a hatch door that still look “unique”? Of course they can. The barn door is just a hype of no substance..
Pete, no sweat. The Clubman just isn’t your cup of tea…
I’m reading a lot of comments that the Clubman S is as much fun to drive as the coupe, maybe even more as the tail is more eager to wag…
And I think we’ll be hearing that its just a much more fun car than that stuffy boring bmw 1 series – yeech!