Mini Cooper Clubman
Mini Cooper Clubman
Mini Cooper Clubman

2021 Mini Cooper Clubman

Pros: Fun to drive; roomier than most Minis; available all-wheel drive

Cons: Quirky controls; pricey for a small car

CG Says: A 6-speed manual transmission is once again available on the 2021 Mini Cooper Clubman, although it is restricted to the front-wheel-drive S model. Otherwise, there are few changes for the Clubman. The Cooper Clubman was redesigned for 2016 and gained 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 replaced and the Cooper 4-door Hardtop. Compared with the 4-door 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. (Mini also sells a similarly sized, but taller Countryman crossover SUV.) Two engines are offered. The S model has a 189-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automated-manual transmission, unless a 6-speed manual is ordered for the front-drive version. The John Cooper Works ALL4 also has a 2.0-liter turbo four, but it is a 301-hp engine and is paired with an 8-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard on the S and all-wheel-drive, badged ALL4, is optional. All-wheel drive is standard on John Cooper Works. 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 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.

The Facts
Class Sporty/Performance Cars
Body Style(s) 4-door wagons
Passenger Count 5
Drive Wheels front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer Mini
Nation of Manufacture England
Base Prices S: $30,750
AWD S ALL4: $33,750
AWD John Cooper Works ALL4: $40,350

Base Engine
turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (S)
Horsepower
189
Std. Transmission
6-speed manual (front-wheel drive)
Avail. Transmission
7-speed automated-manual
EPA City Range (mpg)
23-26
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
32-35

Optional Engine
turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (John Cooper Works)
Horsepower
301
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
23
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
31

Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works
2021 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works
Road Tests and Additional Info
NHTSA Ratings
Overall - NA
0%

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Crash - NA
0%
Side Crash - NA
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Rollover - NA
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