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Paul · Sep 4th, 2007, 09:30 AM

Tomorrow (5th September) MINI2 is off to sunny Spain to spend some time getting familiar with the forthcoming "other MINI", the new MINI Clubman.

As ever we will be ready and waiting for the media ...Read full report

:: Jon :: · Sep 4th, 2007, 10:25 AM

Are there any plans to have the 3rd door moved to the passenger side??

I love MINI, Laura · Sep 4th, 2007, 10:34 AM

Cool!

Could you ask them what the bumps or horns on the roof are for? You'll see them when your out there.

dalboyne · Sep 4th, 2007, 10:50 AM

There has been speculation that when the club/courtesy/suicide door is open, the seatbelt is extended in such a way that it can be a hazard to the passenger getting in or out. Can you have a good look at confirm this, please?

I'd like to see if there are any styling changes that might then make their way onto the next facelift?

How will performance and economy compare with similary-engined "standard" models?

Will the rear seats actually fold flat, and do they slide forwards/backwards at all?

What new colours?

Final one - see if you can get an update on the new Cabrio, could you?

Have a great trip, Paul

Ian

swamos · Sep 4th, 2007, 12:09 PM

Good luck Paul. Have fun. You know what we need to know.

mad brummie · Sep 4th, 2007, 12:39 PM

enjoy the hotel Paul

My MINI me and me · Sep 4th, 2007, 07:27 PM

Clubdoor on the left (i.e. correct) side for UK models drivers. I am seriously concerned about the safety of younger passengers.

Engine stop start technology available on automatic models - not a Clubman issue I know.

Fog and reverse lights on both clusters.

Fold flat rear seats for a more useable load area.

A no drill/factory roof rack solution.

Reduced cost of Sat Nav & Blue tooth options. .. We all know what a Tom Tom and third party blue tooth kits cost. Given the USB features this can't be diffcult to include some serious reductions if the Chilli pack is ordered.

I would like "Mini Me 3" to be a Clubman so let's not wait for the facelift to see the above.

Rakey · Sep 4th, 2007, 08:03 PM

Does the rear boot cover (for hiding items in the boot) move or go both directions for when the seats are folded flat so that it can cover the full load area?

Paul · Sep 6th, 2007, 11:44 AM

All done driving the MINI Clubman now, many miles motoring on some fantastic roads outside of Madrid (and some night driving in Madrid itself).

Lots to say, but can´t spill the beans until Friday, 0:01am.

mad brummie · Sep 6th, 2007, 11:47 AM

can we get a general feeling of +ive or -ive??

swamos · Sep 6th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Damn.. hanging on it

Hat · Sep 6th, 2007, 12:10 PM

hops over to auto express, they always spill early

I love MINI, Laura · Sep 6th, 2007, 12:36 PM

Exciting! Waiting with baited breath Paul!

GoMiniGo · Sep 6th, 2007, 01:58 PM

tick tock tick tock........Hey, it is already Friday in New Zealand! Spill away!

Shaun · Sep 6th, 2007, 02:15 PM

Auto Express claim to have an exclusive it so isnt though its just a re hash of all the avaliable pictures and some news nothing official though.

ontheroadagain · Sep 6th, 2007, 06:47 PM

What time is it now?

KillerByte · Sep 6th, 2007, 06:57 PM

It's 7:56pm.

Just over four hours then.

fergusor · Sep 6th, 2007, 07:51 PM

I'm waiting with baited breath. I'm going to Frankfurt for the motor show to see the Clubman... and if I like, I will buy

Phil Craddock · Sep 6th, 2007, 08:00 PM

just seen a Pepper White/Black Clubman travelling North on the M6 - looked bloody marvelous

Paul · Sep 6th, 2007, 08:28 PM

21:30 ish UK time as I post this....

Back in front of my own beastly PC and writing things up just now.

Sep 4th, 2007, 09:30 AM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	MINI2 at the MINI Clubman international media launch Tomorrow (5th September) MINI2 is off to sunny Spain to spend some time getting familiar with the forthcoming "other MINI", the new MINI Clubman. As ever we will be ready and waiting for the media ...Read full report

Sep 4th, 2007, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 01:25 PM Posts: 5,535 Offline	Good luck Paul. Have fun. You know what we need to know. Clubman less....

Sep 4th, 2007, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
My MINI me and me MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: London (north) Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Mini Clubman improvements Clubdoor on the left (i.e. correct) side for UK models drivers. I am seriously concerned about the safety of younger passengers. Engine stop start technology available on automatic models - not a Clubman issue I know. Fog and reverse lights on both clusters. Fold flat rear seats for a more useable load area. A no drill/factory roof rack solution. Reduced cost of Sat Nav & Blue tooth options. .. We all know what a Tom Tom and third party blue tooth kits cost. Given the USB features this can't be diffcult to include some serious reductions if the Chilli pack is ordered. I would like "Mini Me 3" to be a Clubman so let's not wait for the facelift to see the above. I shall call him..."MINI-Me"! Silver/Black MC CVT 30/03/02 -11/02/06 "MINI Me Too" Chilli Red MCSa arrived 03/03/06 "MINI Me 3" Chilli Red/Black Clubman D 18/01/08 - AKA Jeremy C

Sep 4th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 50,125 Offline	Does the rear boot cover (for hiding items in the boot) move or go both directions for when the seats are folded flat so that it can cover the full load area? I didn't mean it

Sep 6th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 01:25 PM Posts: 5,535 Offline	Damn.. hanging on it Clubman less....

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Sep 4th, 2007, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
:: Jon :: Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:25 AM Posts: 15,110 Offline	Are there any plans to have the 3rd door moved to the passenger side??

Sep 4th, 2007, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 3,170 Offline	Cool! Could you ask them what the bumps or horns on the roof are for? You'll see them when your out there.

Sep 4th, 2007, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
dalboyne Waiting patiently for R57 My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 05:25 AM Posts: 1,537 Offline	There has been speculation that when the club/courtesy/suicide door is open, the seatbelt is extended in such a way that it can be a hazard to the passenger getting in or out. Can you have a good look at confirm this, please? I'd like to see if there are any styling changes that might then make their way onto the next facelift? How will performance and economy compare with similary-engined "standard" models? Will the rear seats actually fold flat, and do they slide forwards/backwards at all? What new colours? Final one - see if you can get an update on the new Cabrio, could you? Have a great trip, Paul Ian

Sep 4th, 2007, 12:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 48,315 Offline	enjoy the hotel Paul

Sep 6th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	All done driving the MINI Clubman now, many miles motoring on some fantastic roads outside of Madrid (and some night driving in Madrid itself). Lots to say, but can´t spill the beans until Friday, 0:01am.

Sep 6th, 2007, 11:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 48,315 Offline	can we get a general feeling of +ive or -ive??

Sep 6th, 2007, 12:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 15,740 Offline	hops over to auto express, they always spill early

Sep 6th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 3,170 Offline	Exciting! Waiting with baited breath Paul!

Sep 6th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
GoMiniGo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rainy WA state Local Time: 08:25 PM Posts: 311 Offline	tick tock tick tock........Hey, it is already Friday in New Zealand! Spill away! 02 RED/WHITE MCS and motoring since Sept 7, 2002

Sep 6th, 2007, 06:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
ontheroadagain MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: near Playland Local Time: 11:25 PM Posts: 1,712 Offline	What time is it now? First love: MC CVT Indi Blue/White '04 Past MINI: MC CVT PW/Black '06 Present MINI: MCa Clubman BRG/BLK '08

Sep 6th, 2007, 02:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 3,115 Offline	Auto Express claim to have an exclusive it so isnt though its just a re hash of all the avaliable pictures and some news nothing official though. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Sep 6th, 2007, 06:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
KillerByte Custom User Title? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 9,481 Offline	It's 7:56pm. Just over four hours then.

Sep 6th, 2007, 07:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
fergusor MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chesterfield Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 427 Offline	I'm waiting with baited breath. I'm going to Frankfurt for the motor show to see the Clubman... and if I like, I will buy

Sep 6th, 2007, 08:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 2,026 Offline	just seen a Pepper White/Black Clubman travelling North on the M6 - looked bloody marvelous Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Sep 6th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	21:30 ish UK time as I post this.... Back in front of my own beastly PC and writing things up just now.

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