Press release

MOTORING GROWN UP, MEET THE NEW MINI CLUBMAN

Athletic driving, a bespoke interior, and a uniquely MINI design – with incredible versatility.
  • Newest member of MINI lineup goes on sale in U.S. in January 2016
  • Powered by BMW Group engine technology and architecture

Woodcliff Lake, NJ,  June 24, 2015. As the latest addition to the MINI family, the new Clubman, unveiled today, has grown up in both size and maturity compared to its predecessor launched in 2007. Completely redesigned and engineered from the ground up, the new MINI Clubman features premium quality and craftsmanship in every detail, creating a sleek and sophisticated interpretation of the brand’s iconic style. 
 
In fact, for the first time since the Clubman name was introduced in 1969, the new MINI Clubman has been developed as a separate model from the iconic MINI Cooper Hardtop, taking the legendary MINI sporting feel into a larger class of vehicle. The new MINI Clubman continues in the tradition of renowned British estate cars, offering a rare combination of passenger comfort and elegant styling while being fun to drive. 
 
“The new Clubman strikes a perfect balance between MINI’s heritage and future,” said David Duncan, Vice President MINI of the Americas. “As our flagship, the Clubman represents everything MINI does best while showing-off a more mature and refined side.  Its premium styling and functional design will play a critical role as we reposition the brand over the next few years.” 
 
Longer and wider than any other MINI, the new MINI Clubman offers exceptional versatility. Particular attention has been given to the comfort of rear-seat passengers, who enjoy generous leg-, elbow-, and shoulder-room. For carrying items rather than people, the cargo area can be significantly expanded by the flat-folding rear seats. The MINI Clubman’s hallmark split-rear doors are thoughtfully engineered for convenient access, whether in tight spaces or loading bulky objects. The rear doors can even be opened when one’s hands are full, with an optional foot-activated sensor.

This interior practicality is complemented by beautiful design and near-bespoke levels of customization. Several new upholsteries have been developed specifically for the new MINI Clubman, including a smooth-grained Indigo blue-dyed leather with diamond-stitching in the pattern of classic English Chesterfield sofas, and a rich Burgundy leather with environmentally friendly Dinamica trim. A host of other options take the MINI tradition of curated design to a new level of sophistication.
 
With extensive testing on the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, long considered the benchmark for sports-car handling and driving dynamics, the new MINI Clubman is very much the MINI that enthusiasts expect on the road powered by BMW Group-developed MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology engines. As is appropriate for a British driver’s car, all US variants of the MINI Clubman will be available with manual transmissions – while the Clubman also marks the introduction of an eight-speed automatic to the MINI Brand.
 
“The new MINI Clubman offers the highest level of everyday practicality, long distance suitability, versatility and ride comfort ever seen in a MINI,” said Sebastian Mackensen, Head of MINI. “With five fully-fledged seats and a versatile interior, the new MINI Clubman meets all the requirements of the compact class in terms of functionality in its own unconventional way.”
 
The new MINI Clubman was introduced today by Mr. Peter Schwarzenbauer, member of the BMW Board of Management, along with Sebastian Mackensen, Head of MINI, and Anders Warming, Head of MINI Design. The car will celebrate its official World Premiere on September 17 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany.
 
The new MINI Clubman, available in both Cooper and Cooper S variants, will go on sale at the beginning of 2016 at MINI dealers across the U.S.  Pricing will be announced in September.  For full vehicle specifications and images please see the detailed product news release here.
 
About MINI in the US
MINI is an independent brand of the BMW Group. In the United States, MINI USA operates as a business unit of BMW of North America, LLC, located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey and includes the marketing and sales organizations for the MINI brand. The MINI USA sales organization is represented in the U.S. through a network of 123 MINI passenger car dealers in 39 states. MINI USA began selling vehicles in the U.S. in 2002 with the introduction of the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtops. Since then, the MINI Brand in the U.S. has grown to encompass a model range of seven unique vehicles.
 
Journalist notes: Media information about MINI and its products is available to journalists on-line at www.miniusanews.com.
 
Consumer information about the MINI Clubman can be found at: www.MINIUSA.com/Clubman
 
 
Dimensions and Capacities (US)
Doors 6  
Seats 5  
Veh. length inch 168.3
Veh. width inch 70.9
Width incl mirrors inch 79.6
Veh. height inch 56.7
Wheelbase inch 105.1
Front track
 - Cooper  inch 61.6
 - Cooper S inch 61.4
Rear track
 - Cooper inch 61.6
 - Cooper S inch 61.5
Overhang front inch 31
Rear overhang inch 31.6
Ground clearance inch 5.6
Turning circle ft 37.1
Legroom front inch 41.4
Legroom 2nd row inch 34.3
Shoulder room front inch 54.7
Shoulder room rear inch 52.8
Headroom front inch 40.2
Headroom front with Sunroof inch 39
Max. headroom 2nd row inch 38
 - with Sunroof inch 36.9
Front Seat Volume ft³ 52.7
Rear Seat Volume ft³ 39.8
Cargo Volume
 - rear seats in use ft³ 17.5
 - rear seats folded ft³ 47.9
Gas tank capacity gal 13.2
 
 
 
 
Technical Specifications (US)
  
Cooper    
Engine Type Inline 3-cylinder with TwinPower Turbo technology, turbocharged and direct injected
Emission classification SULEV30
MINI Engine Code B36A15M0
Displacement 1499 cm³
Engine power 134 bhp @ 4400 rpm
Engine torque 162 ft lbs @ 1250 rpm
Transmissions 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Fuel Economy (MPG)
City 25 25
Highway 34 35
Combined 28 28
Gear ratios:
1st gear 4.459 3.615
2nd 2.508 1.952
3rd 1.556 1.241
4th 1.142 0.969
5th 0.851 0.806
6th 0.672 0.683
7th N/A N/A
8th N/A N/A
Reverse gear 3.185 3.538
Final drive ratio 3.683 3.882
Curb Weight (lbs) 3160 3105
0-60 mph 8.9 sec. 8.9 sec.
Top speed 127 mph 127 mph
Suspension type front 1-link drive strut axle
Rear suspension central pivot axle
Steering type rack-and-pinion
Power-steering EPS
Steering ratio 14.2 : 1
Front brake disc ventilated
Rear brake disc
     
Cooper S    
     
Engine Type Inline 4-cylinder with TwinPower Turbo technology, turbocharged and direct injected
Emission classification SULEV30
MINI Engine Code B46A20M0
Displacement 1998 cm³
Engine power 189 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Engine torque 207 ft lbs @ 1250 rpm
Transmissions 8-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Fuel Economy (MPG)
City 24 22
Highway 34 32
Combined 27 26
Gear ratios:
1st gear 5.25 3.923
2nd 3.029 2.136
3rd 1.95 1.276
4th 1.457 0.921
5th 1.221 0.756
6th 1 0.628
7th 0.809 -
8th 0.673 -
Reverse gear 4.015 3.538
Final drive ratio 3.2 3.588
Curb Weight (lbs) 3300 3235
0-60 mph 6.9 sec. 7 sec.
Top speed 142 mph 142 mph
Suspension type front 1-link drive strut axle
Rear suspension central pivot axle
Steering type rack-and-pinion
Power-steering EPS
Steering ratio 14.2 : 1
Front brake disc ventilated
Rear brake disc