The 2008 Mini Clubman’s rear barn doors swing open wide for easy loading, and gas struts hold them there.
Base price: $27,100
Price, as tested: $35,000 (est.)
Powertrain: Turbo-charged, direct-injection 1.6-liter, 16-valve DOHC in-line four-cylinder with variable valve timing; six-speed manual transmission; front-wheel drive.
Horsepower: 172 at 5,500 rpm
Torque: 177 pound-feet at 1,600 to 5,000 rpm
Curb weight : 2,712 pounds
0-60: 6.7 seconds
Wheelbase: 100.3 inches
Overall length: 155.8 inches
EPA fuel economy (premium only): 34 miles per gallon highway, 26 city
Final thoughts: Hitching a wagon to a star
A speedometer sits at the center of the 2008 Mini Clubman’s dash. Brushed aluminum trim helps round out the interior decor.
