The 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman has made its debut in American in a proud display of extra room. 9.5 inches. That's the extra overall length the MINI Clubman has been given over the traditionally sized MINI Cooper. While it may not seem like a lot on paper, believe me, its impact is surely noted when you climb inside it. After all, when you start out as a MINI Cooper, 9.5 inches is a veritable canyon of room, and the engineers have wisely exploited every inch in order to bring you the most comfortable, spacious MINI yet. Backseat passengers will greatly appreciate the extra room allotted to them, while you'll also notice all those grocery bags, golf bags and surf boards fit significantly easier now.

Powering the 2008 MINI Clubman S is a 1.6 liter inline-4 172 horsepower engine, and none of the sprightly, slick handling of the MINI Coupe has been sacrificed. You'll find yourself quickly ducking through traffic and tucking into corners like a champion in no time with the trademark go-kart handling all MINI's are known so well for having. Shifting is a smooth affair, allowing quick and intuitive navigation through its 6 speeds, and the suspension is adequately forgiving, despite being tuned more for sport-driving.

Unique to the Clubman is the third door allowing access to the now-spacious back seats, and the swinging "barn door" design of the rear. All of these contribute to the 2008 MINI Clubman's distinct, attractive aesthetic - clearly an artistic statement, and oh-so clearly MINI.

With the additional length and space, third door and swinging rears, the all-new 2008 MINI Clubman gains a lot of practicality at the cost of none of the performance, allowing the Clubman to remain true to the fun spirit of the brand and still be a practical vehicle with heaps of utility. Stop into our dealership and take one for a spin! Once you are out on the road and see all it has to offer, you'll never want to leave the driver's seat.