MINI Clubman

The eye-catching interior features of Mini Clubman facilitate you with an option of leather and cloth upholsteries that allows you to customize your Clubman interiors. The elliptical door lining is integrated with armrests and knee roll that complement the interiors perfectly. The dashboard is engineered with a circular speedometer that completely dominates the dashboard. The built-in center round instrument inculcates a CD player with Radio player in it. The speedometer also includes on screen maps, directional arrows and voice instructions. Internal atmosphere is maintained by manual air conditioning system. A high level of driving comfort is granted by multi-functional steering wheel.

The instantly recognizable Mini Clubman is shaped up with a unique silhouette that keeps Clubman on top of all Mini cars. The distinctively designed split rear doors with sharp LED taillights, broad shoulders and its athletic stance always keeps it ready for admiration. The curvy front bumpers is embraced with round headlamps with chrome accented front radiator grille with horizontal lines and front fog lamps that helps in illuminating your way in darkness. An extra effect to its admiring exterior character is provided by the chrome plated dual tail pipes integrated on its extreme left and right. The exterior dimensions of Mini Clubman measure 3961mm X 1683mm X 1432mm (L X W X H).

Mini Clubman delivers a high performance output by its 1598 cc engine with turbo-charging turbine and multi-point injection, inline 4 cylinders and 16 valves. The petrol engine of 1.6-litres of Mini Clubman generates 184 hp at 5500 rpm maximum power and maximum torque of 240 Nm between 1600-5000 rpm. The combined mileage of Mini Clubman by its 1.6 liter petrol engine is 5.9 litres over 100 kilometres. Clubman accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 7.5 seconds reaching to a top speed of 227 kmph.

An optimum braking irrespective of situation is enhanced via four disc brakes that comes locked with an Anti-lock braking system and Electronic Brake-force Distribution. The dynamic stability control with hill start assist prevents unstable driving of Mini Clubman. The dynamic traction control comes integrated with electronic differential lock control and prevents wheels from slipping at cornering and on high speeds. Six dedicated airbags are provided which include airbags for driver and passenger to protect them during an accidental collision. Rest of the safety in Mini Clubman is ensured by its strong tires, rigid chassis body, dynamic brake light, automatic stability control with traction control and more.

Verdict

Mini Clubman offers you an athletic handling and is made available in powerful turbo charged engine, embedding all this in a supermini is a big deal in itself. However, there are some cons along with it, like substandard upholstery and handling.