MINI Clubman Cooper S 2016 (ENG) - Test Drive and Review
MINI Clubman is now in its second generation. The Clubman first appeared in similar form back in 2007. The previous generation also had vertically split tailgate, but access to the back seats was through suicide doors on the right side. Despite me liking the quirky Clubman, I’m not surprised it wasn’t a sales hit. In the new MINI Clubman you get full-size rear doors on both sides, and because the Clubman is 7 cm wider than the hatch, and has 17 cm longer wheelbase, three adults can fit in the back. Fold the seats, and you get 1250 litres of loading space, which is more than in BMW 1 series or Toyota Auris. And in 5-seat configuration you get 360 litres, similar to 1 Series and Toyota Auris.
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For anyone watching this. I own a 2017 Mini Cooper S Clubman in Singapore where i believe most of our cars have been modified with bigger cat converters. But still if you want to achieve crackling sounds, change your gear to manual, rev to 3k RPM or above and let the engine brake do the work. I believe you’ll hear the pops and crackle. Might need to listen closely but i believe most Cooper S Clubman has this. Try it out for yourself guys and enjoy the car! :)
Beautiful car 🇬🇧 love the style
Just got a 2019 S All 4, manual. This review is one of the best. Don’t know about 2016 model, but when the rear doors are open, the lights in the bumper will also operate as tail lights and turn signals.
great reviewer, love watching all your vids. Love it when you say bits and bobs. keep the vids coming
Fantastic car, surprisingly practical and no one will grab the wipers instead of the handles 😂
I drive ‘09 clubman and i love clubman. Rip clubman
Great review!! I like this model of mini, it is so rad. The interiror of this car looks amazing..The rear end looks magnificent!! :)
Good review. The Mini Clubman estate is a good combination of a "sporty" driver's car which is large enough to get four adults and their luggage into. If I can gather enough money together, I may get one of these cars next.
Love all your videos, both in English and Polish. How lucky are we, hubby and I, him being English and my being Polish, to have you speaking both languages! I’ve only just realised that you do your reviews in English as well; so far we’ve been watching the Polish ones with English subtitles. 🙂 I absolutely love how you show those things in a car that no one normally mentions (apart from the usual ones of course) and it does often affect what people think of a car. We were considering buying a Renault Escape or similar and your review has changed our minds! Well, your review of the Renault and this review, here… I own a Mini Clubman with the “suicide” door, simply because I absolutely adore its looks (I have the “chocolate” metallic version with brown leather seats- to die for, very rare) and it’s manoeuvrability. But yes, I have always loved Minis, so did my husband. We’re definitely suckers for the retro feel or, strictly speaking, we simply lean much more towards the beauty of curved lines in a vehicle. I’d buy any car with the looks of the 1950’s Jaguars or the 328 Roadster BMW. But, damn, no one makes good-looking cars like that anymore. Looks-wise, the Mini is about the only contemporary car we can say we truly love. Really. And it’s got some “lungs”. 😉It drives like a dream, even the older models. Except for the Mini Countryman. That is no longer a Mini! 😋 😉 😂 (The head lights, the head lights…!!! 🤦🏽♀️) Thanks to your review, we will probably reconsider buying (another) Mini, “slightly” bigger this time, but still a handsome car. Definitely a Clubman. It’s like you said- your neighbour would’ve been fine now simply buying the new Clubman. Although I have doubts about fitting three large-ish dogs in the boot of this car (and a child on the back seat)… 😯 🤔 As per your other video… Perhaps I should take our son and the three dogs to a Mini showroom?? 🤩 😂 Thank you for your (and Ania’s) great work on the videos!
Thanks! It really makes my day to read comments like yours. Yes, the channel is bilingual, although this is about to change. Don't worry, I continue doing reviews in English, I'll just post them on a separate channel. Three large(ish) dogs sound like a Skoda Superb estate or one of those combivans like the Berlingo. These days with the chip shortage and all, I don't expect dealers to be too accommodating, but I'd totally ask if I can bring my menagerie or maybe a travel cage (if you're using one) and try fitting it in the car. You can always bring a tarp or a blanket so the dogs don't soil the upholstery. We recently bought a Countryman, which is larger still, but IMO it's definitely not a car for three dogs.
Great review 👏👍
Marek, you crazy Polak, greetings from Denmark. Another excellent review, thanks. You're just about my favorite car-reviewer. Now I'll buy a Clubman S.
Very nice review thank you bro.
Thanks, very informative review
Great video, subscribed.
I think it looks fantastic marek 5 door suits it
I drove the 5-door version last year, equipped with John Cooper Works Pro Tuning package. Fun for the driver, terrible for a family. This one looks more interesting.
Drove a diesel Clubman automatic the other day. By far the greatest impression I got from it was the suspension. Perhaps because of the longer wheelbase, but you could almost glide through bumps and potholes. I have a family and I did love this car, but somehow ... I still don't know why, but I just cannot consider it. Maybe I would hate to expose this car to dogs and kids vomit or perhaps this style just isn't MY style. A great car though! Really worth the money ...
Sweet ride!
Even though, Clubman is a bit weird as a design, is much prettier than the 5door MINI... They should have only the Clubman, as the 5door alternative...
Well done brother 👍😀
Like this car, didn't think I would. Looks good and drives good. Considering to buy one
I don't regret mine.
Good video!
Just put an order for a fully equiped Clubman SD All4 in thunder Grey, black 18" spokes, tinted windows and all black interior (with sunroof to be able to let some light in)... Cant wait to get rid of my 2013 120D...
I liked it a lot
Excellent review. I just wish the car had a horizontally split tailgate - great for picnics.
+Dan Hilken Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe has that. And it really is great for picnics ;)
+Marek Drives OK I'll trade it In for a Rolls. Hope I get a good price. ;)
Really nice car, i like it
I own the 1st gen clubman I love it it turns so many heads but it fun litt car
IMO inside of this reviewed Clubman looks similar to a Hyundai, particularly materials quality & backseat area :( (we just inherited a '14 Santa Fe Sport). We're picking up our Clubman S w/manual drive any day now. The Showroom model's appearance was much more luxurious than one shown in Review. Ours will be in LapisLuxury Blue, white hood stripes, white roof, w/blue leather sport seats & ability to change drive modes (aren't drive modes standard in US ?) which my husband really likes. Clubman S was our choice over the Land Rover Evoque. Yes, they are totally different & backseat space is similar, but we wanted a more easy-going style & I've always wanted a MINI. Now that our 2 oldest sons (have 3) will be getting their own cars...perfect timing ! Now our oldest wants a MINI 2 door.
+Kathlyn Murray-Moore do you like it? I have a Cooper on order and can't wait.
+Dan Hilken I am absolutely loving it ! Have been putting too many miles on it so have to drive our Hyundai some times instead 😏
+Dan Hilken Did you get your Mini yet ?
+Kathlyn Murray-Moore Yes and it's v nice. Not sure I should have got the run-flat tyres tho: they are a bit noisy and harsh on our lumpy English roads. Might be all right in Germany!
Musicians Loading Space😁😋🏍
I still think I would go 5 door hatch out of all of them. Rear seats rarely get used in my car. But it would be nice to have the easy access when loading things or people. It also weighs nearly 100 kilos less than a comparable clubman, not to mention at least €1000.
+MetikalMan That's the thing, in 5-door MINI access to the rear is not as good, as you'd expect (the rear doors are very narrow), and legroom is not much better, than in 3-door hatch. For me it's 3-door/cabrio or Clubman.
No pops and bangs! Good news
Good job Marek. Any chance you get your hands on a new audi Q7 hybrid? This would make an interesting review, IMO. Also, you should drive the Tesla Model X preferably or its older sibling Model S, in their aggressive form, P90d or P85d. Specifically, you could test the new auto-pilot features and ludicrous mode, besides the usual stuff.
+pamplonaHD Q7 Hybrid - possibly, when (if?) it is available in Poland. Tesla is not available in Poland, and it is unlikely we'll get it here within the next few years.
I think this is the perfect mix of Mini -lifestyle and practicality. The styling is great too. Really stands out from the boring family cars you see on the roads today. How was the tyre noise from the inside btw?
+magicaldream Even if there was any, it was masked by wind noise from the gills behind front wheel arches. BTW, the car was on winter tyres.
I got the 16" run-flats and find them a bit noisy (and bumpy) on our poor English roads. A lot of our roads are very rough and it creates a roar. Might be better on the Continent, at least in Germany.
Great review...considering this or the countryman... I was almost falling for the countryman S E but top speed is rubbish and 30 kms on electric still not enough to justify an "e" badge... so now i have no idea whch oen is best: clubman or countryman S...
Although I like the 2nd generation Clubman. I perfer the quirkiness of the first generation. I have a 2013 Clubman S and I have not seen one that looks like mine yet.... That being said, it might be hard to part with for a 2nd Gen
Any comments on how it'd perform during winter time. Question from Canada. Thanks
You need the 4x4 version
Marek, Those seats are different. I have an F56 MINI (Hardtop), and there was no option for such seats. What are they called?
Are they special JCW seats?
JCW Sports Seats
+Ottavianus Augustus Auris boot is sad because of the fit and finish. MINI boot is finished better than cockpits in some cars.
+Marek Drives I stand corrected. will edit my comment.
So what do you suggest for the wipers..?
Mount them on top under the spoiler?
i got a 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman
Ok, 👌
I've driven the previous mini clubman and the mini hatch, both of which were loaded with extras and had a quality feel. I didn't buy because of the restricted view through the windscreen. In being a slave to retro_design mini have produced a car with a glaring fault.
You get used to it. It's a pretty cool car, though I liked the previous gen with suicide doors on one side more.
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This is the most comprehensive/detailed review of the Clubman, however I'd like to know is 1.5 litre 3 cylinder engine underpowered in this model?
+Colin Harvey It was more than capable in the hatch. kzhead.info/sun/hpWfZaVtn3N6hY0/bejne.html
+Marek Drives Thanks for taking the time to reply. What spec level was the clubman you had Pepper or Chilli? Was that the half leather interior? Many thanks super review.
+Colin Harvey KZhead is about communication. That's what I do. I'm still surprised many people are surprised, when I answer their comments ;) Anyway, it's Pepper (the main difference between Pepper and Chilli being lack of driving mode selector) with JCW Sports Seats.
I got the 1.5 Clubman. Yes it's a bit underpowered in relation to the car's superb handling, but the original mini was never fast. The idea was for it to be fun and cheap.
how thick would u need to be to try opening rear doors by grabbing the wipers lol
+Graham Wiles The handles are too low, and people will instinctively grab the wipers. I've seen it done in other cars, I see no reason why it won't happen here.
Even without the Comfort Access option, you can open the doors automatically using the key fob. I never use the handles (or the wipers).
how much it price
Is this model in Melting Silver?
+Yiheng Yao Moonwalk Grey.
Marek Drives Oh ok, thank you.
I realise this reply is late. But yes it's melting silver. Although you probably own a Moonwalk grey one now.
What is height of the vehicle reviewer?
+Monique Cooper 175 cm.
That back design... i dont know what to make of it.....
+Eric Xavier It looks better in real life.
I kinda thought so seeing it from the side at the end. Thanks. :)
The car costs 46 or 36 thousand euros with the options???
+TV_PROductions 46
+Marek Drives REALLY EXPENSIVE
TV_PROductions Have you seen a cheap MINI in the last 16 years? ;)
+Marek Drives not really
I will have my doubts about 3 Adults in the back, damn I have my doubts about 3 shorter guys in there for longer than 10 min. Sure it's fun to drive, but at what cost ? 46.000 for the s ....
I think I'd rather have a normal split tailgate
i think You are a English teacher who likes cars, do i right?
+sieeersciuch Nope. But since we're on the subject the correct way to ask this is "am I right?" ;)
+Marek Drives i'm still thinking u are english teacher, couse You use so manny and so hard gammer :D
+sieeersciuch Am I wrong? pause, not!
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Ten years ago mini was actually cool cars...now (2016) retro isnt that cool anymore...
+WinkelHoof It's always been a niche. Remember the Plymouth Prowler or Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Dude you need to relax a little bit. Add a touch of humour.
the original clubman goes way back, I have a 1977 clubman and this car is a disgrace
how much it price