MINI2 at the MINI Clubman international media launch

[Paul]

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 ::]

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

[I love MINI, Laura]

Cool!

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

[dalboyne]

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]

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

[mad brummie]

enjoy the hotel Paul

[My MINI me and me]

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]

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]

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]

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

[swamos]

Damn.. hanging on it

[Hat]

hops over to auto express, they always spill early

[I love MINI, Laura]

Exciting! Waiting with baited breath Paul!

[GoMiniGo]

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

[Shaun]

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.