The personality and hallmark driving fun of the MINI brand is coming to a whole new group of customers with the launch of the new MINI Clubvan.
Making its global premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the worlds first premium compact delivery van has five doors, but only two seats. That means outstanding levels of practicality and storage, making it the perfect new member of the team for any business with an eye for style.
Key to the Clubvans appeal is its spacious load bay. It extends from the wide-opening double doors at the back of the vehicle to a sturdy internal bulkhead immediately behind the driver and passenger seats. Thats made from a solid aluminium lower section with a steel mesh upper, and stowed cargo can also be accessed through the two rear doors or via the Clubdoor on the drivers side.
The blocked-out rear side windows are body-coloured and feature interior polycarbonate reinforcement. Combined with tinted glass in the rear doors, it means the load compartment is both secure and concealed from prying eyes.
Inside, the cargo area stretches back 115 cm and, even at its narrowest point just behind the rear doors, is 102 cm wide. With the bulkhead to protect the driver and/or passenger, it can be loaded right to the roof which measures 84cm at its highest point. That means 860 litres of space and a maximum payload capacity of 500 kg.
The load floor is completely flat for ease-of-use, and both it and the side walls are trimmed in high-quality upholstery. Above, an anthracite roof liner runs the full length of the vehicle. Six heavy duty attachment loops are recessed into the floor at the sides to help prevent cargo from moving around in transit, while multiple 12-volt sockets can be used to power electrical equipment.
In common with all MINIs, the Clubvan will offer owners outstanding driving dynamics. Featuring powertrain and chassis technology from the Clubman, it comes with powerful and efficient four-cylinder engines. Three versions will be available; the 72 kW/98 hp MINI One Clubvan, the 90 kW/122 hp MINI Cooper Clubvan and the 82 kW/112 hp MINI Cooper D Clubvan. All come with MINIs familiar front-wheel-drive set-up, Electric Power Steering, MacPherson strut front suspension, multi-link rear suspension and powerful brakes. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but an optional six-speed automatic transmission is also available.
Also standard are MINIMALISM features including Auto Start/Stop, Shift Point Display, Brake Energy Regeneration and on-demand operation of ancillary units. These will help business users keep a tight rein on fuel consumption and offers exceptionally low running costs. For example, the MINI Cooper D Clubvan offers official combined fuel economy of 72.4 mpg, meanwhile CO2 emissions of just 103 g/km put the vehicle into an exceptionally low tax bracket.
Built in Britain at Plant Oxford, the Clubvan is true to the now-familiar MINI design language and features the same classic lines that have become the hallmark of the brand. Based on the Clubman platform, its exterior dimensions are identical to those of its sibling. Its 3,961 mm long, 1,683 mm wide and 1,426 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,547 mm. The Clubvan is the seventh unique member of the MINI family, selling alongside the Clubman, Hatch, Convertible, Countryman, Coupe and Roadster.
It is the first commercial vehicle to be offered since the MINI brand was relaunched under BMWs ownership in 2001. Because of that classification business users can claim back their VAT.
The newcomers heritage can be traced back to 1960, when the original Mini - launched a year earlier - was joined in showrooms by the Morris Mini Van. With an extra 10cm in the wheelbase, closed-off load compartment and split rear door, it offered exactly the sort of workhorse capability that urban commercial users of the time required.
The new Clubvan is bringing that tradition of MINI practicality right up to date, while adding the brands modern values of outstanding driving performance, high standard specification and exceptional style. The Clubvan comes with much higher specification than any comparable van in the segment with items such as DAB radio, air-conditioning, electric windows, anti-theft alarm and side and head airbags included as standard.
The MINI Clubvan is available in four exterior colours - Pepper White, Ice Blue, British Racing Green metallic and Midnight Black metallic. The roof, rear side window area, C-pillars and exterior mirror caps are body-coloured on all versions. The standard 15-inch Delta-spoke alloy wheels, which are exclusive to the MINI Clubvan, can be replaced by alternative 15, 16 or 17-inch alloy wheel designs.
The inside, black seats with Cosmos fabric upholstery, a black interior colour scheme and Fine White Silver trim strips are standard. The specification has been carefully considered to be in keeping with the functional and practical character of the vehicle. However, the interior can be customised to suit individual requirements. Options include black sports seats, which are available in Ray Cloth/Leather, Punch Leather or Lounge Leather.
Like every other MINI, the Clubvan can be personalised from the brands extensive range of optional extras. These enhance comfort, convenience, driving enjoyment, safety and practicality. Expected to prove popular are xenon headlights, black headlight shells, adaptive headlights, automatic climate control, park distance control, automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors and a trailer hitch. The optional MINI navigation system, as well as MINI Connected, with the Google send to car service will keep the Clubvan heading in the right direction on its delivery runs.
The MINI Clubvan brings a new blend of sophistication and style to the business sector. Its blend of practicality and premium features means commercial customers could include caterers, event planners, small retail businesses or photographers. However, it will also appeal to some drivers with outdoor-based adventure hobbies such as cycling or mountaineering, where high-value equipment needs to be kept secure.
Retail prices, excluding VAT:
MINI One Clubvan: £11,175
MINI Cooper Clubvan: £12,475
MINI Cooper D Clubvan: £13,600
The 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe is one of the latest version of 2012 MINI. A 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe is a 2-door, 2-passenger family coupe, or sports coupe, available in 3 trims, ranging from the Base to the John Cooper Works. 
Upon introduction, the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe Base is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 121-horsepower engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 37-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe is available at price of $21,300 - $31,200 And has invoice price of $19,170 - $28,080.
The 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe John Cooper Works is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 208-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 25-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. This 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe is the first Mini to be built with a "three-box" design concept, which means the body, wraparound glass and roof are three boxes built upon a horizontal plane. The face is familiar, and looks aggressive in John Cooper Works guise thanks to the chin spoiler that flows into the large fenders. The posterior, along with its bubbled-up roof, are where the spots where observers will quickly tell Coupe from standard Cooper. 
The 2012 MINI Cooper grille relics a rounded trapezoid with horizontal bars, but grows a bit taller and wider to match a reshaped front bumper and fascia. 2012 MINI Cooper is shorter, higher, more rounded to fulfill with Europe’s recently adopted pedestrian-protection standards. 2012 MINI Cooper Headlamps go from pure-oval to a clever four-sided shape and emerge vaguely larger.
Upon introduction, the 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop Base is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 121-horsepower engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 37-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. 
The 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop John Cooper Works is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 208-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 25-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop is a only necessary performance enhancers are suspension modifications, race-ready brake pads and 15-inch alloy wheels with Hoosier racing slicks; the stock 121-horsepower four-cylinder engine remains untouched. MINI will also be writing checks when drivers win. MINI drivers who finish on the podium in eligible B-Spec races can get cash through the MINI Motoring Awards Program, and MINI will even provide publicity support for certain events.
The 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster shares the hatchbacks wheelbase and basic mechanical systems. At 8.5 cubic feet, the roadsters trunk is larger. Every 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster makes more sense to us. The Coupe may not have been our cup of tea, but this Roadster looks to be a tasty toss-about for sun-drenched roads.
If youre going to lower the roofline and decrease visibility in the process, just lob the top off altogether and give us an open-air Mini thats more aggressive than the cutesy Cooper Convertible. The Coupe may not have been our cup of tea, but this Roadster looks to be a tasty toss-about for sun-drenched roads. Much like the Coupe, the 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster will be available in Cooper, Cooper S and the above John Cooper Works variant, powered by three versions of the automakers 1.6-liter inline-four, producing 122, 184 and 211 horsepower, respectively. Well be getting our first stint behind the wheel of the new 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster. Prices for the 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster start at $25,050 for a base model and rise to $35,200 for a 208-horsepower John Cooper Works model.
