On the Web Before, Later on the Show- New Mini Clubman

MANILA: The excited second-gen Mini Clubman could not wait for three more months as the car was slated to be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in this September, has been seen in dark teaser images as floated by the brand itself.

As seen in the images, the 2016 Clubman is identical to its concept which was presented at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. With dimensions measuring as 4223 mm X 1844 mm X 1450 mm, it will come as an alternative to VW Golf. The new Clubman is 260 mm longer, 161 mm wider and 24 mm taller than the previous one and the largest Mini in the assembly.

The Clubman is based on parent company BMW's UKL platform and will host front-wheel drive. The engine line-up consists of a turbocharged petrol and diesel engine for base variants. A 2.0-liter turbo for Clubman S generating 192 PS of power and 280 Nm of torque is also there with chances of addition of the range-topping John Cooper Works (JCW) versions with 231 PS and 320 Nm for the Clubman range.

After making its appearance in the public on the Frankfurt floor in Germany, by next spring, the Mini Clubman will go on nationwide sale as 2017 model.