If a few hundred customizations were not enough, the 2012 MINI Clubman is sure to delight. The 2011 edition brought more power and standard refinement, and the 2012 builds on that with a massive expansion of options for BMW's roomy version of the ridiculously cute Cooper.
Cosmopolitan floor mats are the only newly standard addition across the board, moving the sticker up no less than $100 for every Clubman. The only other standard update is an aero kit for John Cooper Works Hardtop and Convertible models, which in turn hikes the price up $800 over the 2011 model. All other changes for 2012 include options, options, and more options from the new MINI Yours premium series to all sorts of classic cosmetic alterations.
MINI Yours offers exclusive eye candy individually or as a package and includes new 17" alloy wheels, "Soda" mirror caps for a three-dimensional effect and Soda-pattern Lounge Leather interior. The instrument panel can also be covered with a two-tone soft leather with exposed stitching as part of a MINI Yours package, and yet more options are available by region and dealer, as usual.
As for the more pedestrian new options, one functional surprise joins an otherwise exclusively cosmetic list - a digital compass can be added to the interior mirror. Otherwise the Clubman is now available with body-color lower C-pillars for Laser Blue, White Silver, British Racing Green II, Eclipse Gray and Pepper White, and all body styles are now available with Polar Beige Cross Check cloth/leather, Satellite Gray Lounge Leather and Carbon Black cloth/leather interiors.
Although some probably wouldn't quite call the Clubman "roomy" outright - relatively speaking, an extra 2.5 inches of rear legroom and 50% more cargo capacity do afford certain comforts over the standard Cooper. The Clubman mirrors the Cooper in nearly every other way, from safety to features and even trim lineup - including a Base, S and John Cooper Works - but on a slightly longer chassis that somehow doesn't affect the original's peppy feel in the least. Indeed, some drivers claim the longer wheelbase improves the ride.
Some drivers are able to get as much as 40 mpg with a manual-equipped Clubman, and highly praise the accessibility provided with the third door. Drivers over 6 feet find remarkable comfort inside, and reviews everywhere repeat a familiar refrain - the Clubman is a lot more than it looks from the outside. However, there does still appear to be a problem with manufacturing consistency, and the few lemons that have been produced left drivers very disappointed in their dealers' lack of continued support.
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brake width: 0.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: alloy · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.35
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: silver-painted · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Stripes: hood
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Convertible roof: soft top · Sunroof: dual-panel
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather/cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 17 · Type: all season · Width: 205
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Width: 6.5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: front · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brake width: 0.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: wood · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.65
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Stripes: hood
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Convertible roof: soft top · Sunroof: power panoramic
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 17 · Type: performance · Width: 205
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: painted alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: front · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Dash trim: alloy · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.65
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: chrome · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Stripes: hood
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Convertible roof: soft top · Sunroof: dual-panel
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather/cloth
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse