MINI’s Official Clubvan Info for the NY Auto Show

MINI quietly brought the Clubvan to both the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and to the Paceman launch in Puerto Rico. Now they're giving this Clubman variant its time in the sun at the New York Auto Show this week.

Photo Gallery: MINI Paceman vs the Countryman

With the Paceman, MINI has introduced a car that is approximately the same size as the Countryman, but with arguably less versatility. So what's the point? It comes down to style and positioning. Two doors vs four doesn't quite tell the entire story. Seeing the two in the flesh you're immediately struck by the proportion of the Paceman. It just feels right where the Countryman suddenly (especially sitting next to the Paceman) feels almost a bit forced. Yet there are very few examples in the automotive world of two cars sharing so much in terms of components and chassis, while driving and looking so distinctly different.

Official MINI USA Clubvan Pricing: $25,985

MotoringFile readers have a few FAQs when it comes to MINI's industrial version of the Clubman, dubbed the Clubvan. We've scoured through our previous reporting and reached out to our contacts at MINI USA to confirm the information you've been asking for, starting with the asking price: $25,985.

The Countryman Gets Properly Named for 2013

Starting with March production the Countryman will follow the Paceman and become the second MINI to actually have its model name on it. According to those familiar with the situation, MINI is...

MINI Releases Limited Edition JCW Dakar Countryman

Limited to just 11 units and sold only in France, the awkwardly named “MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar Winner 2013″ is the first MINI to feature matte paint of any...

MF Garage: The JCW Roadster Tackles Winter

When we took possession of our long term JCW Roadster we told you we wanted to find out if the soft-top could indeed be an everyday, all year car. In the sun...

Review: MINI Paceman Cooper S ALL4

MINI is a car brand that means a lot of different things to a great many people. For some, it’s about economy. For others, it’s style. For many, MINI is about performance....