3rd Gen F54 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: Video: 2016 MINI Clubman Exterior

I think it looks great. The proportions are much better than the hatchback.

 

Maybe it's the blinker for when the security alarm is set...

 

I held off watching this, because I knew I wasn't going to like it, and I don't... Heck I didn't even make it through the whole video before turning it off!

I do have to say one thing constructive to the spies at MINI HQ who troll forums for a living though...
You shoulda just gone straight for sliding rear doors! MINIs design has unfortunately lowered itself THAT FAR! This car to me has the appeal of a Dodge Caravan from the mid 90's... Disappointing really. [emoji31]

 

Im holding out for the Clubman GP

 

It IS a station wagon, and *I* am knocking it. It reminds me of the predecessor to my MINI: a Subaru Outback Wagon.

If I wanted a car with 4-doors, I wouldn't buy a MINI. If I wanted a car with 5 or 6 doors I WOULDN'T BUY A *MINI*!

What's next? An unabashed MINIvan that seats 6?!?

And this is NOT a Clubman. They add insult to injury by adding that name to this station wagon.

 

2015 Mini Clubman Vision Gran Turismo

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mini/2015-mini-clubman-vision-gran-turismo-ar167955.html#main

This is the kind of car I want to see from Mini, but it’ll probably never happen. In all likelihood, what we’ll get is more of the same: larger, more cumbersome models, specifically tailored for certain “lifestyles†(I’m looking at you, Countryman.)

But maybe, just maybe, Mini will see the error of its ways and instead focus on that “go-kart on the road†attitude that initially made the brand famous. A Mini Mini used to be about punching above its weight and zipping around with handling characteristics that made it a real contender in the world of rally (please don’t mention the ALL4 Racing version that competes in Dakar. That’s as much a Mini as the Toyota in NASCAR is a Camry).

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The new Clubman isn't a Clubman, it's a STATION WAGON! The Vision GT should've been made and the F55(?) should've been the F60-something.

 

Volvo station wagon!

 

I should've waited...

 

Did they also widen the platform? Seems wide to me, but not sure...

 

I kinda dig it.

 

The seats look great.

 

Yep, the new Clubman is a whole size class bigger than the rest of the Minis. That might not make much difference in the US, but in Europe, it's a medium-sized car.

 

I actually like it. I could see replacing my 328i with it as my daily driver. It would NOT be my twisty fun car. But would be a pretty cool DD.

 

From what I've seen, I like it too for a car its size. But I've only owned a 1st gen and I have a hard time associating this car with the MINI brand.