2019 Mini Clubman unveiled 17 | 04 | 2019
THIS IS THE newly-revised Mini Clubman. Featuring more kit as standard, a new range of customisation options plus a subtly-reworked exterior, the car is on-sale now at Scottish dealerships. Prices start from £21,200. (Related: Cooper S celebrates Mini's 60th birthday)
The most noticeable changes outside the car include new 16- or 17-inch alloys, Union Jack-branded LED tail lights, updated badging and a reworked grille. Buyers now also have the option of set of glare-free Matrix LED headlights. These automatically adapt their brightness according to traffic conditions.
According to Mini, they give drivers increased headlight range — similar to that of conventional high-beam headlights — while avoiding any dazzle effect for oncoming road users. (Related: Scots Mini dealer named No1 in UK)
Inside the cabin, the standard equipment for the new Clubman includes satnav, Real Time Traffic Information, Apple CarPlay and a 6.5-inch infotainment system. Mini-branded puddling lights, illuminated door handles and customisable ambient lighting are also now standard.
The options list — which allows buyers to seriously personalise their new Clubman — now includes sports seats, adaptive suspension, larger alloys, a head-up display and a premium Harmon Kardon stereo. There’s also the Mini Navigation Plus Pack, which adds a wireless smartphone charger, enhanced Bluetooth and a larger 8.8-inch touchscreen display.
At launch, buyers have the choice from two petrol and one diesel engine. There’s a 134bhp turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol, a 189bhp turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol, plus the 148bhp four-cylinder diesel. Each can be mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Clubman: 136hp, 0-62mph in 9.2secs (auto 9.2s). Max: 127mph (127mph). Fuel consumption combined: 49.6-50.4mpg (52.3-53.3mpg), CO2 emissions: 129-127g/km (122-120g/km).
Cooper S Clubman: 192hp, 0-62mph in 7.3s (7.3s). Max: 142mph (142mph). Fuel consumption combined: 43.5-44.1mpg (50.4-51.4mpg), CO2 emissions: 147-145g/km (127-125g/km).
Cooper D Clubman:150hp, 0-62mph in 8.9s (8.6s). Max: 132mph (132mph). Fuel consumption combined: 64.2-65.7mpg (65.7-67.3mpg), CO2 emissions: 114-113 g/km (113-111g/km).
The new Clubman is also equipped with a 4G SIM card embedded within the vehicle. This enables Intelligent Emergency Call with automatic detection of the vehicle location and accident severity is available, as well as Mini TeleServices.
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Jim McGill