After a lot of talking, Mini has revealed the 2014 Mini Clubman concept prior to the Geneva motor show.
The new concept has all the features of a fancy clubman. Complete with all the trims and styling that has been the hallmark of the brand’s identity.
Precise, compact, and adventurous, these are descriptions that apply to this new concept from Mini.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Hatchback | Base Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gals (50L) | Miles Per Gallon: NA |
| Length: 166.3 in. (422.3 cm) | Wheel Base: 100.3 in. (254.7 cm) |
| Height: 57.1 in. (145 cm) | Width: 72.6 in. (184.4 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: NA | Maximum Seating: 4 people |
| Engine: Inline 4 DOHC FWD | Displacement: 1.6 Liter |
| Horsepower: 121 HP | Max RPM: 6000 RPM |
| Torque: 114 lb-ft @4250 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Manual |
* 2014 Clubman One UK Specs
* 2014 Clubman US engine specs
Engine & Performance
The Clubman concept will have two engines to from; the first is a 1.5 liter inline 3 that gives 136 horsepower at 4,500 rpm to 6,000 rpm to go with 162 pound-feet of torque at 1,250 to 4,000 rpm.
The other is the bigger 2.0 liter, inline-4 engine which produces 192 horsepower at 4,700 to 6,000 rpm and 206 lbs ft of torque.
The hatch concept is expected to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds with a top speed of about 130 mph.
Exterior
The new 4-door is the first Mini to offer 2 sets of the cabin doors. The car actually sits 18 mm higher compared to the previous model.
The Clubman rides on a 19 inch alloy wheels. It uses a similar platform to new BMW 2 –Series Active Tourer; this gives this new Mini a longer wheelbase, much less weight and stiffer chassis.
Another Clubman concept feature is the AirBreather. A double roof spoiler has been added; a 3rd brake light has been integrated between the 2 wings of roof spoilers.
Interior
The cabin is different from a regular Mini. It’s anchored by large circular display with its own touch-screen interface. The driver is positioned to use the interface for terrain sensing sat-nav and the 2-stage adaptive dampers.
You will also find there are fewer buttons than the production Mini. The dash designs are flatter and smother. Round air-vents have been replaced by a horizontal version that gives its cabin a different look.
