MINI Clubman (07 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 21 April 2009
The MINI Clubman is a more practical alternative to the standard hatchback. It's longer and offers more legroom for rear passengers along with extra boot space. It also packs some neat design touches including spilt rear doors, a dual-level boot floor and a single ‘clubman’ side door for easier access into the rear seats. But despite the extra space this is not an ideal family car – the rear is cramped and luggage room is still limited. However, it retains the exciting and engaging driving nature of the standard MINI - so it's a shame that it also shares the same miserly standard equipment tally. Alternative estates may be bigger, however for those that want a MINI but are put off by its limited practicality - the Clubman makes great sense.
4 out of 5

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4 out of 5

Safety

There are front, side and curtain airbags for the front passengers, anti-lock brakes with a system that ensures the full braking force goes to the wheels with the most grip, plus a system that monitors the cars and if it senses the driver is about to lose control will work the brakes and engine to regain control of the car. The standard MINI was awarded the maximum five stars for adult occupant safety in Euro NCAP crash tests.

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4 out of 5

Reliability

The MINI has proved to be extremely reliable with very few problems reported. The only complaints tend to restrict themselves to minor trim or electrical issues, but strong dealer back-up has maintained good customer service on the whole.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.