MINI Clubman FAQs

• Is the Mini Clubman bigger than the Countryman?

  It is the other way round in fact, with the Countryman being taller than the Clubman. The Countryman also edges the Clubman for length, albeit they are broadly comparable, and the width is greater in the Countryman as well. The duo share similar design elements, including the same wheel-base, not to mention the familial connection to the two-door MINI Cooper hard-top. Where they differ over the original Cooper, however, is the extra space brought about by their higher stance and longer wheel-base.

• Is the MINI Clubman a good family car?

  Borrowing design elements that might seem more in keeping with a crossover, yet still retaining its hatchback-cum-estate attributes, the MINI Clubman is a delightful option for a family car that nails a bunch of essential requirements. There is ample space inside the Clubman, and thanks to the rear barn doors, accessibility is a real highlight here when it comes to the cargo hold. Add in a wealth of high-quality finishes inside the cabin, state-of-the-art safety and tech, the MINI Clubman can do no wrong as a family car.

• How reliable is the MINI Clubman?

  As an offshoot of the BMW brand, Mini vehicles have always been built to a superb standard, which means impeccable build quality and reliability that will keep you going and going. Of course, with the level of attention to detail across every facet, that shouldn't exactly come as a surprise. After all, you do get what you pay for. The Clubman follows in the same vein as other high-profile models within the Mini line-up, but with a unique twist in the form of its estate body and side-hinged tailgate 'barn doors for greater access and space optimisation.