2012 MINI Cooper Clubman - Motor Authority

Love everything the MINI Cooper hatchback has to offer except its diminutive size. Well there is, and it’s called the MINI Cooper Clubman. Essentially a long-wheelbase MINI Cooper, with a usable back seat and funky three-door arrangement, the MINI Cooper Clubman is a unique proposition in the new car market and offers much more style than rivals like the Audi A3, Mazda Mazda3, and... In addition to its good looks and abundant street-cred--yes, the Clubman will turn heads--the car also benefits from MINI’s trademark sporty handling. The good news is that opting for the more practical Clubman doesn't mean you have to miss out on any of the regular Cooper's sporty offerings like the 208-horsepower John Cooper Works edition. For our money we’d definitely pick this variant, as not only do you get a turbocharged 1. 6-liter engine dishing out 208 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque, but a host of suspension mods to help you make the most of it. Note, JCW MINIs only... Source: www.motorauthority.com