MINI Malaysia today launched two variants of the new MINI Clubman – the Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman. Priced from RM 203,888 for the Cooper Clubman and from RM 253,888 for the Cooper S Clubman, it offers a unique combination of driving fun, premium charisma, functionality as well as MINI style individuality.
Han added that the MINI brand has been growing steadily and the new MINI Clubman will continue to set the tone for the brand’s performance in the country. Up until March 2016, a total of 197 MINI vehicles have been delivered, marking an increase of 38% as compared to the same period in 2015 (143).
The new MINI Clubman is the only six-door vehicle in its segment and its much-loved signature design feature – its split rear doors – are retained, while accessibility and everyday usability are further enhanced with four full-sized side doors and five fully-fledged seats.
The new Clubman is significantly larger than the predecessor (and comes with an extra rear passenger door for practicality). Its distinctive body concept is a result of a powerful fusion of sleek lines and a sweeping silhouette. It now measures 4,253mm (length), 1,800mm (width) and 1,441mm (height). Its distinctive proportions is also made up of a wheelbase that measures 2,670mm, while the track width is 1,564mm at the front and 1,565mm at the rear.
The new Air Curtains which channel air around the wheels and into Air Breathers behind the front wheel arches, a first in a MINI, help reduce drag and create a smoother, more efficient ride. The new Clubman also has an improved split rear doors with a central bar positioned between the glass sections of the two side-opening doors that is narrower than the predecessor’s to optimize the driver’s view to the rear. The rear also features newly designed horizontal rear lights.
A novel feature is the projection of the MINI logo onto the ground from a light source housed in the exterior mirror on the driver’s side. This warm welcome which appears everytime the driver unlocks or locks the car will last for 20 seconds each time. Other features include LED headlights and fog lights and run-flat tyres.
The Cooper Clubman comes with a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder inline engine producing 136 hp and 220 Nm of torque with acceleration from zero to 100 km/h timed at 9.1 seconds and top speed of 205 km/h. Average fuel consumption is 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres.
In addition to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and the Brake Assistant, the standard driving stability control system Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) also includes a drive-off assistant, a brake dry function, Fading Brake Support and DTC mode (Dynamic Traction Control), which permits controlled slip so as to facilitate driving on wet and slippery surfaces.
Another first for MINI is the electric parking brake in place of a bulky handbrake lever, which allows more room for comfort and a plush armrest. Other creature comforts available are 2-zone automatic air conditioning, electric seat adjustment with memory and Comfort Access with easy opener function which is a foot-activated sensor to open the split rear doors without having to press any button, for convenience.
The new MINI Clubman comes with the MINI 4 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service. Free scheduled service is provided in accordance with the Condition Based Service system.
More details can be found at www.MINI.my
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