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MINI Clubman
The MINI Clubman revives a name that first appeared as early as 1969 on the classic Mini. In its modern era, it was reborn in 2007 as a lengthened version of the Cooper, immediately recognizable by its split rear doors. The second modern generation, launched in 2015, grew in size and became a compact estate with six doors, offering up to 1,250 liters of cargo space, four real side doors, and ALL4 all-wheel drive. It targeted buyers seeking MINI style with more space and family-friendly versatility. Clubman production ended in February 2024 at the Oxford plant, with no direct successor carrying the name, the electric Aceman partly taking over its niche. On the used market, the Clubman remains attractive for its superior interior space. In Quebec, its versatility and the ALL4 option make it a logical candidate for a dedicated set of winter tires.
History
History of the MINI Clubman
The MINI Clubman revives a name that first appeared as early as 1969 on the classic Mini. In its modern era, it was reborn in 2007 as a lengthened version of the Cooper, immediately recognizable by its split rear doors. The second modern generation, launched in 2015, grew in size and became a compact estate with six doors, offering up to 1,250 liters of cargo space, four real side doors, and ALL4 all-wheel drive. It targeted buyers seeking MINI style with more space and family-friendly versatility. Clubman production ended in February 2024 at the Oxford plant, with no direct successor carrying the name, the electric Aceman partly taking over its niche. On the used market, the Clubman remains attractive for its superior interior space. In Quebec, its versatility and the ALL4 option make it a logical candidate for a dedicated set of winter tires.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Turbocharged three- and four-cylinder gasoline engines (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), Steptronic automatic transmission, BMW platform with UKL architecture, front-wheel drive or ALL4 all-wheel drive with variable torque distribution to the rear axle.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les MINI modernes utilisent couramment des jantes de 16 à 18 pouces, voire davantage sur les versions JCW, avec des pneus à flanc relativement bas qui exigent une attention particulière aux nids-de-poule. L'entraxe varie selon la génération: les modèles R (2002-2013) emploient un boulonnage 4x100, tandis que les plus récents (à partir de 2014) passent au 5x112, comme BMW. Au Québec, les pneus d'hiver sont obligatoires; un second jeu de jantes plus petites (par exemple 16 pouces) monté de pneus hiver est judicieux et plus économique. Toujours vérifier la dimension exacte d'origine selon le modèle et l'année.
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