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With its unmistakable appearance, the MINI Clubman is the extraordinary gentleman among the MINI models. Fans of the unique body concept and the unmistakable split doors can now purchase the MINI Clubman in the Final Edition. The edition, limited to 1.969 pieces, celebrates the modern interpretation of the MINI shooting brake concept. In 1969, the first Mini Clubman made a clear statement, which designer Roy Haynes formulated with the words: "The impression that only ugly things can be functional has disappeared." Between 1969 and 1981, the exceptional talent with style was there from the start caused a stir with its characteristic split doors at the rear. At that time, the Mini Clubman conquered the automotive market as a station wagon with a long wheelbase and extended shooting brake body.
MINI Clubman Final Edition
For the new edition from 2007, the MINI Clubman delivers a modern interpretation of the classic shooting brake concept. For access to the rear, there is only one door on the right-hand side of the vehicle, which opens backwards. With the third model generation from 2015, the MINI Clubman has grown again to a length of 4,25 meters and is more spacious and comfortable thanks to the longer wheelbase and two full rear side doors.
Together with the unique split rear doors, the MINI Clubman is one of the most versatile MINI models to date. The luggage compartment, which currently has a capacity of up to 1.250 litres, can be easily loaded through the spacious loading opening. The Final Edition, now limited to 1.969 pieces, cites the year in which the legendary Mini Clubman was created and combines the specific brand tradition with exclusive design elements and strong characteristics.
The most exclusive of its kind.
The 131 kW/178 hp MINI Cooper S Clubman Final Edition has always stood for driving dynamics, style and comfort. As a special edition, it is available in the colors Nanuq White, Enigmatic Black and Melting Silver and is available as a Cooper, Cooper S, the respective diesel variants or with all-wheel drive. With charismatic details in the color shimmer copper, the limited edition refers to the design history of the exceptional talent. The surrounds and the crossbar running in the upper third of the radiator grille are in the shimmering edition color, as is the model-typical MINI Cooper S Blade and the side scuttles.
The graphic pattern on the 18-inch light-alloy wheels in the Final Edition Spoke 2-tone design is finished in a tinted clear coat reminiscent of copper and gives the color an elegant, shimmering depth. In the lower area of the side doors, narrow lines typical of MINI emphasize the elongated body of the iconic shooting brake concept. They are also found on the passenger side of the hood and on the right side of the split doors. Here, the shimmering "Final Edition" lettering elegantly refers to the special edition, as does the "1 of 1969" badge on the side of the C-pillar. The Union Jack rear lights refer to the British origins of the MINI Clubman.
Exclusive equipment details in the interior.
The interior of the MINI Clubman Final Edition emphasizes the exclusive aura of the limited special edition with numerous equipment details. The door sills with the edition-specific "Final Edition" lettering, which can also be found on the lower spoke of the comfortable sports leather steering wheel made of nappa, ensure a special ambience in the edition model. The comfortable MINI Yours leather sports seats with adjustable thigh supports and sewn-in edition badge are finished in Dark Maroon. They are stylishly staged by an anthracite-colored piquet fabric insert and blue contrasting seams.
In the cockpit, the first thing you see from the central on-board instrument is the dark decorative surfaces of the dashboard, which are framed by harmonizing trim strips in the matt shimmering color Sage Green Dark and the edition-specific color Shimmer Copper. On the passenger side, a "1 of 1969" badge on the trim strip also reminds of the exclusivity of the MINI Clubman Final Edition in the interior. A badge in the same design can also be found on the floor mats, and the graphic lettering characterizes the key cap of the Final Edition of the MINI Clubman.
Interior with 8,8 inch (approx. 22 cm) touch display
With the Connected Media equipment fitted as standard, there is an 8,8-inch (approx. 22 cm) touch display in the central instrument, the digital service MINI Online, Remote Services and smartphone integration for using Apple CarPlay and other apps via the vehicle's own operating system available. The latest generation of the MINI operating system optimizes the possibilities for quick and intuitive control of vehicle functions, audio program, communication, navigation and apps. The 1.969 MINI Clubman Final Edition units produced give MINI fans the opportunity to meet the extraordinary gentleman.
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