Cons: Quirky controls; pricey for a small car[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: After a year’s absence, a redesigned Mini Cooper Clubman returns for 2016. The new Clubman gains a door. The previous 3-door Clubman had a rear-hinged, right-side door. The new Clubman is true 4 door. However, Clubman still retains the previous generation’s dual “barn door” rear cargo doors. The Clubman is larger than both the model it replaces and the Cooper 4-door Hardtop. Compared with the Hardtop, it’s almost 11 inches longer on a 4-inch-longer wheelbase. It is also 2.9-inches wider, which permits increasing passenger capacity from four to five. Two engines are offered. The base model has a 134-horsepower turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, while the S model is powered by a 189-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder. There is a choice of 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmissions. Clubman is only available with front-wheel drive this year. All-wheel drive will be offered for the 2017 model year. The longer, heavier Clubman retains most of Mini’s driving-fun quotient, but has more passenger and cargo room than the Hardtop—along with a better ride. As with other Minis, the controls are quirky and can be difficult to master. The new Clubman is a good choice for Mini loyalists who need more room, but keep in mind that prices quickly escalate when options are added and can be quite high for a small car.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| Class | Sporty/Performance Cars |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Mini |
| Nation of Manufacture | England |
| Base Prices | Base: $24,100 S: $27,650 |
| Base Engine 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder |
| Horsepower 134 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 25 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 34-35 |
| Optional Engine 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 189 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22-24 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 32-34 |
Links
Test Drive: 2016 Mini Cooper S Clubman
2017 Mini Cooper Clubman Review
2014 Mini Cooper Clubman Review[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”https://consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/P90187467_highRes.jpg” image_width=”600″ image_height=”300″ title=”2016 Mini Cooper S Clubman” caption_location=”outside-image” margin_bottom=”20″ crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
