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Mini Cooper Clubman
The Clubman is a longer and wider version of the four-door Cooper
and shares its platform with the BMW X1. Engine choices include a
slightly wheezy-sounding three-cylinder turbo in the base car and
a more powerful and enjoyable-sounding four-cylinder turbo in the
S. The base Clubman we tested posted a very good 28 mpg overall.
Handling is quite nimble, but the ride is very firm and road noise is
pronounced. Unlike the regular Coopers, the Clubman’s backseat is
habitable. Controls take some getting used to, and the rear view is
compromised by the two rear barn doors. With typical options, the
Clubman is priced in the low-$30,000s and the S can easily get to the
high-$30,000s. All-wheel drive is available on the S trim.Overall Score 60
Predicted Reliability 30
Owner Satisfaction 30
Road-Test Score 67
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $24,900-$35,900
Body Styles: wagon
Trim Lines: Base, JCW, S
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.5-liter 3 turbo (134 hp);
2.0-liter 4 turbo (189 hp); 2.0-liter 4
turbo (228 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
8-speed automatic; 6-speed manualLength (in.)..................... 168
Width (in.) ......................71
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) .................105
Weight (lb.) ...................3,175
% weight front/rear ...........59/41Max. Load (lb.) ................ 980
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 23
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CR overall mpg ..................2816 17 18
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Minis are quirky, fun to drive, and full of character, whether
shoppers opt for the classic two-door or the more practical four-
door version. Base Coopers use a turbocharged three-cylinder that
sounds a bit gravelly and returned 31 mpg overall with the six-speed
automatic. The more powerful and more pleasant-sounding Cooper S
uses a four-cylinder turbo and got 30 mpg with the six-speed manual.
Handling is nimble and sporty, making all versions fun to drive. The
ride is rather firm, however, and road noise is noticeable. Controls
take some getting used to, and the backseat is still tiny. Options eas-
ily push the price past $30,000. A high-performance John Cooper
Works bumps the power to 228 hp and gets firmer suspension.
Overall Score 70
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 03
Road-Test Score 80
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $21,900-$44,900
Body Styles: 2-door hatchback;
4-door hatchback; convertible
Trim Lines: Base, JCW, S
Drive Wheels: Front
Seating: 2 front, 2 rear
Engines: 1.5-liter 3 turbo (134 hp);
2.0-liter 4 turbo (189 hp); 2.0-liter 4
turbo (228 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
8-speed automatic; 6-speed manual;
7-speed sequential
Length (in.)..................... 151
Width (in.) ......................68
Height (in.) ......................56
Wheelbase (in.) ..................98
Weight (lb.) .................. 2,775
% weight front/rear ...........63/37
Max. Load (lb.) .................770
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... .9
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR
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CR overall mpg ..................30 Average
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