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2009 Mini Clubman

2009 Mini Clubman

Compact > Mini
By Benjamin Cyr - (2008-11-12)

Who would have believed seeing a Mini Cooper wagon on the road? Surely, not me. Furthermore, I was less than thrilled with the design after glancing at a photo of this Mini Cooper.

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Benjamin Cyr

2009 Mini Clubman

By Benjamin Cyr

Road-test dislikes : 

  • the tight sport suspension of the Cooper S;
  • the option fuelled price hike;
  • the rear vision which is partially obstructed by the central pole combining the trunk’s two small doors;
  • the dash’s ergonomics. The result may be interesting visually but certain controls are difficult to distinguish one from the other.

This Clubman version really stands out, just like the Mini Cooper of the last several years. The manufacturer managed to develop a vehicle as pleasant as the original while adding serious versatility and a bigger interior. Though the design probably won’t be to everyone’s liking, people will understand that a Mini was never meant to be a crowd-pleaser.

 

Technicals Informations (Clubman S)

BASIC INFORMATION
Category Compact
Number of passengers 4
Number of doors 2
PRICE
Price range 26 400$ - 39 990 $
Price of model tested 31 500 $
Transport & preparation 1 350 $
DRIVE TRAIN
Engine type 4 cyl. turbo
Displacement 1,6 liters
Horse power ch@rpm 172 hp.
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 7.3 sec.
Torque (lb.pi@rpm) 177 lb.pi@ 1600 rpm
Automatic transmission (number of speeds) 6
Manual transmission (number of speeds) 6
Antilock brakes Yes
TIRES
Tire size 17 inches
Wheel dimension 205/45
SECURITY
Front air bags 2
Side air bags 2
Side curtains 2
Traction control Yes
Stability assist system Yes
COMFORT AND COMMODITIES
Seating & trim Cloth
Heating seats Yes
Air conditioning Yes
Cruise control Yes
Power door locks Yes
Remote entry system Yes
Power windows Yes
Adjustable steering Yes
Steering No
AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM radio with CD No
MP3 capacity Yes
Auxiliary input jack Yes
GAS MILEAGE (l/100km)
Average consumption during test 9,5 l/100km
DIMENSIONS
Length 3 958 mm
Width 1 683 mm
Height 1 432 mm
Wheel base (mm) 2 457 mm
Weight (kg) 1 210 kg
WARRANTY (YEARS / KM)
Base warranty 4 years / 80 000 km
Road side assistance Yes


 
 
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2009 Mini Clubman

2009 Mini Clubman

2009 Mini Clubman

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