Mini unveils the Cooper D Clubman

Another new chapter has opened in the regeneration of the MINI model family, with the launch of the new MINI Clubman. Following the success of the MINI 3-door Hatch and the successful launch of the MINI 5-door Hatch, the new model offers customers a premium vehicle featuring the highest level of ride refinement ever seen in a MINI.

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The MINI Clubman’s dimensions are larger than those of the previous generation Clubman. The car has an overall length of 4,253 mm, width of 1,800 mm means 270 mm longer and 73 mm wider than the MINI 5-door Hatch. The wheelbase measures 2,670 mm i.e 100 mm larger compared to its predecessor. The boot has a volume of 360 litres, which can be extended to 1,250 litres by folding the rear seats flat.

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The latest generation of MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology engines have been installed under the bonnet, with four units available from launch – the MINI Cooper Clubman, MINI Cooper D Clubman, MINI Cooper S Clubman and MINI Cooper SD Clubman.

New to the MINI brand is an 8-speed Steptronic transmission, available as an option on the MINI Cooper S Clubman, the MINI Cooper D Clubman and the MINI Cooper SD Clubman. Exceptional handling comes courtesy of a suspension set-up which is unique to the new MINI Clubman.

Features on the new Clubman, includes an electric parking brake, full electric seat adjustment and the optional MINI Yours Interior Styles with backlit door bezels, split rear door and more.

Engine variants:

MINI Cooper S Clubman: 4-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharging, direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable camshaft control),

Capacity: 1,998 cc
Output: 141 kW/192 hp at 5,000 rpm
Max. torque: 280 Nm at 1,250 rpm
Acceleration 0–62mph: 7.2 seconds (automatic: 7.1 seconds)
Top speed: 142 mph (142 mph)
Combined fuel consumption*: 45.6 mpg (48.7mpg)
CO2 emissions*: 144 g/km (134 g/km)

MINI Cooper Clubman: 3-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbo charging, direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable camshaft control),

Capacity: 1,499 cc
Output: 100 kW/136 hp at 4,400 rpm,
Max. torque: 220 Nm at 1,250 rpm
Acceleration (0–62mph): 9.1 seconds (automatic: 9.1 seconds), Top speed: 127 mph (127 mph)
Combined fuel consumption*: 55.4 mpg (55.4 mpg)
CO2 emissions*: 118 g/km (118 g/km)

MINI Cooper D Clubman: 4-cylinder diesel engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, common rail direct injection),

Capacity: 1,955 cc
Output: 110 kW/150 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max. torque: 330 Nm at 1,750 rpm
Acceleration (0–62mph): 8.6 seconds (automatic: 8.5 seconds)
Top speed: 132 mph (132 mph)
Combined fuel consumption*: 68.9 (68.9)
CO2 emissions*: 109 g/km (109 g/km).

MINI Cooper SD Clubman: 4-cylinder diesel engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, common rail direct injection),

Capacity:
Output: 140 kW/190 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max. torque: 400 Nm at 1,750 -2,500 rpm
Acceleration (0-62mph): 7.4 seconds (automatic: 7.4 seconds)
Top speed: 140 mph
Combined fuel consumption*: 62.8 (65.7)
CO2 emissions*: 119 g/km (114 g/km).

Posted by: Megha Madhavan