Mini recently rolled out facelifted versions of its
three- and five-door hatchbacks, as well as the Cabrio. So what’s next? The
Clubman. With some of the camo wrap now removed, we can see that the update, at least cosmetically, is rather
minor. New taillight graphics derived from the Union Jack.
Based on the shorter models unveiled refreshed in
Detroit earlier this year, we might also expect new headlights and a spruced up
cabin with a new three-spoke steering wheel. Some trim updates inside and out
as well, and some upgraded powertrain equipment under the hood. But nothing
earth-shattering here.
Mini first introduced the modern Clubman in 2007 as
a wagon version of the hatchback, with a rather unusual door arrangement. With
the standard Mini Hatch having sprouted an available extra set of doors, the
current second-gen Clubman arrived in 2015 with a more conventional layout, an
elongated form, and a more upscale position.
Judging by the apparently preparedness of this
prototype and the calendar of events, we’d expect Mini to lift the veil off the
updated Clubman at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show. We’d also expect mostly
(if not completely) the same range of trim and engine options, ranging (on a
global basis) from the base Cooper to the performance-oriented John Cooper
Works model (which will likely follow at a later date).
Cr : Carscoops
