Mini Clubman F54 Variants to Debut at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

Kuala Lumpur: The new Mini Clubman would be marking its world premiere at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show with its entry in the premium compact segment. Both 3 door and 5 door models would be at display along with sports-oriented Mini John Cooper Works. The variants include Mini One Clubman, Mini One D Clubman and Mini SD Clubman.

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The most recent model would be the largest one among the new generation. It would measure 270 mm longer and 90 mm wider than the Mini 5 door along with a wheelbase which would be 100 mm larger. It carries a boot space of 360 litres which can be extended to 1250 litres by folding down the seats with 40:20:40 split. This car is also integrated with electric seat adjustment function along with an option of interior style with backlit door bezels. The automaker is also offering a Mini Excitement package which comprises of LED interior and ambient lighting as well as a projection of Mini logo on the ground when the door is opened or closed.

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The base variant Mini One Clubman would be powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine carrying three cylinders and could churn out a maximum power of 102 hp along with 180 Nm of peak torque. It takes just 11.1 seconds to complete a 0-100 kmph sprint and delivers a fuel consumption in the range of 5.1-5.3 litres per 100 km. Talking about the One D variant, it would be integrated with a turbodiesel engine which delivers a maximum power of 116 hp along with a peak torque of 270 Nm. It does the century sprint in 10.4 seconds and has a fuel economy in the range of 3.8-3.9 litres per 100 km. Its petrol variant bumps output to 136 hp and 220 Nm of torque, completes the 0-100 kmph sprint in 9.1 seconds and consumes fuel at a rate of between 5.1-5.3 litres per 100 km.

The Cooper D would get a new 2.0-litre diesel engine which churns out a maximum power of 150 hp along with a commanding torque of 330 Nm. This robust engine allows this car to complete a 0-100 kmph sprint in 8.6 seconds while delivering fuel consumption in the range of 4.1-4.4 litres per 100 km. The top variant Cooper S employs a 2.0-litre petrol engine which is capable of generating a maximum power of 192 hp and 280 Nm of peak torque. It completes the century sprint in just 7.2 seconds and consumes fuel in the range of 6.2-6.3 litres per 100 km. Lastly, Cooper SD holds a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine carrying four engines and churns out a maximum power of 190 hp along with a commanding torque of 400 Nm. From a position of halt, it hits 100 kmph mark in 7.4 seconds while delivering fuel economy in the range of 4.5-4.6 litres per 10 km.