If you love the look and feel of the normal Mini Cooper, but need just a little more room for the kids or your cargo, the extended 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman will be right up your alley.
2011 brings many changes, additions, and variations to the Mini Cooper lineup, and the Clubman is no stranger to these revisions. It receives a slight boost under the hood, now featuring a 121-horsepower, 1.6-liter inline-four engine, which is mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic with auto-manual capability. The Clubman competes with other wagon-like hatchbacks, like the Mazda3 wagon and Volvo C30, and exceeds them when it comes to fuel economy with 27 mpg in the city and 35-36 mpg on the highway.
The 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman receives fresh styling touches to the exterior including an updated bumper, larger fog lamps, and new taillight assemblies. Choose between 15-, 16-, or 17-inch wheels, as well as optional adaptive xenon headlights, auto-leveling front/rear fog lights, heated mirrors, and a dual-panel panoramic power sunroof. The distinctive rear of the Clubman features two doors which split the rear window and swing-out horizontally for easy access to the Clubman’s storage space.
The 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman’s appeal lies in its added interior space and it delivers to the tune of 32.3 inches of rear legroom and 9.2 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats, which expands to 32.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded – over 8 cubic feet more than a regular Cooper.
The Clubman keeps the distinctive center-mounted tachometer, which features the audio and optional navigational systems below it. Speaking of the audio system, it now features HD radio and one free year of Sirius Satellite Radio. The navigation system is also able to update maps through a USB port. Push button start and a multifunction steering wheel come standard, while interior choices like cloth, leatherette, or leather upholstery, optional heated seats, and a Mini Connected system that has Bluetooth® connectivity and voice recognition round out the interior options.
The 2011 Clubman takes safety seriously, with features like four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and Dynamic Stability Control which help keep it on the road. Side-impact and side curtain airbags come standard.
Enjoy the space of a wagon with the efficiency, style, and performance of a Mini in the extended 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman.