[MiniSalesManager]

The New MINI Clubman... Three Doors are good, Five Doors Better!


Cooper Clubman Cooper S Clubman
Layout/ cylinders/ valves In line / 4 / 4 In line / 4 / 4
Capacity cc 1,598 1,598
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Power output kW / hp / rpm 88 / 120 / 6,000 128 / 175 / 5,500
Max torque Nm / rpm 160 / 4,250 240 / 1,600
Acceleration 0-100 km/h secs 9.8 7.6
Fuel consumption(combined)l/100km 6.0 7.0
Length/width/height mm 3,937 / 1,683 / 1,426 3,958 / 1,683 / 1,432
Wheelbase mm 2,547 2,547
Kerb weight kg 1,145 1,205
Luggage capacity litres 260 - 930 260 - 930



Can't wait until March!!

[85NIXMIN]

Is it not comin' in an Auto variant?

[minigolf]

This should provide a nice cure to every day life.

[MiniSalesManager]

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

Is it not comin' in an Auto variant?

Both engine versions of the MINI Clubman will come standard with a six-speed manual gearbox.

The Automatic transmission will be available on both models from start of production in later March 2008.

[swgn]

I'd more interested to know what options the initial Australian "pre-spec'd" cars are going to loaded with? I'm curious to see what they'll have, if indeed there is going to be a bunch of pre-configured cars for the press launch events etc (I'd imagine there would have to be...)

[MiniSalesManager]

Quote: Originally Posted by swgn (original)

I'd more interested to know what options the initial Australian "pre-spec'd" cars are going to loaded with? I'm curious to see what they'll have, if indeed there is going to be a bunch of pre-configured cars for the press launch events etc (I'd imagine there would have to be...)

New Clubman Option

The MINI Clubman (R55) has new optional equipment including:

» Light alloy wheels 5-Star Pace Spoke with run-flat safety tyres
» Flat load-compartment floor, removable
» 5-seater version
» Exterior colour – hot chocolate
» New upholstery and interior surface colour – hot chocolate
» Silver contrast roof
» Painted C-pillar & bumper

The Chilli package offered in the MINI Clubman includes the following options over the MINI Hatch(R56):

» Bluetooth with USB/Audio interface
» Wheel upgrade
» Front Armrest
» Flat load compartment floor

cheers~^^

[swamos]

Any prices yet?

Did DSC, hill hold and the stop start functions get the chop?

[brett]

got my Clubman a few months back, Still underwarranty surely, I think they have 50,000km these days. Just ticked over 45,000km got a couple of strange noises so Looks like I will have to make a service booking.
Its great to have only only Clubman in Western Qld.

[shinchan]

is the double door remain on the right side (ie driver)? or is it on the passenger side for the right hand drive market?

[Woody'sCooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by shinchan (original)

is the double door remain on the right side (ie driver)? or is it on the passenger side for the right hand drive market?

No, it stays on the driver side regardless

[rellik666]

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

got my Clubman a few months back, Still underwarranty surely, I think they have 50,000km these days. Just ticked over 45,000km got a couple of strange noises so Looks like I will have to make a service booking.
Its great to have only only Clubman in Western Qld.

Little confused how come you got a clubman? Did I miss something?

Fancy getting those last 5000k's on a trip to Melbourne?

[minigolf]

Ask him what year it was built.

[MiniSalesManager]

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos (original)

Any prices yet?

Did DSC, hill hold and the stop start functions get the chop?

Retail Pricing will be announced closed to Local R55 Press Event Scheduled Third week of February 2008, As a guide only, indicative pricing should assume an uplift of approximetely $3500~$4000 over the equivalent R56 model.

cheers

Jerry

[brett]

thats a bit rude Liam, like asking a woman how old she is!!

Liam Check out THE MINI EXPERIENCE magazine at newsagents now the mini has made the readers car section!!

[85NIXMIN]

oooh well done...

[brett]

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniSalesManager (original)

Retail Pricing will be announced closed to Local R55 Press Event Scheduled Third week of February 2008, As a guide only, indicative pricing should assume an uplift of approximetely $3500~$4000 over the equivalent R56 model.

cheers

Jerry

who would have thought that 1ft of metal and 4 extra hinges are worth an extra $4000

[swamos]

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

who would have thought that 1ft of metal and 4 extra hinges are worth an extra $4000

Cool. I have a mini price guide in front of me here. A Cooper S Chilli in QLD is 48500 and the auto 51 on the road. That means that the clubman will be 52.5 - 55. If I were to spec that to our MINI's specs with full leather, metallic paint, alarm (DSC - is it standard like the UK?) and we could well be at 55 - 57. Imagine the auto... 60k. That is serious moulah.

[85NIXMIN]

that's a bit exxy!

[alexjulian]

The MINI Cooper Clubman will be offered with a MSRP of $20,600, while the MINI Cooper S Clubman will come with a MSRP of $24,100.

[Minipnut]

i think its ugly !, but my dad is convinced otherwise, i think he just wants to relive his teenager years where he put a matress in his mini panel van, No woman in his town was the same again (apparently) haha