The new MINI Cooper Clubman and the new MINI Cooper D Clubman come as standard on 15-inch wheels, while the MINI Cooper S Clubman features 16-inch rims with runflat tyres allowing the driver to continue even after a complete loss of tyre pressure.
EPAS Electrical Power Assisted Steering gives the driver exact feedback on road conditions and the current driving situation, the steering remaining sporting and direct at all times, with power assistance geared to road speed. A further advantage of Electrical Power Assisted Steering is its weight far lighter than a conventional steering system, as well as the steering function geared to current demands in order to save energy: The electrical servo motor is activated only when power assistance is required or desired by the driver. The sports-oriented suspension of the MINI Clubman is supported by a highly efficient and powerful brake system featuring highlights such as anti-lock control (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including hill start-off assistance all coming as standard.
Power: maximum efficiency in 3 stages. Brake Energy Regeneration, energy management ensuring that the output coming from the engine is converted primarily into drive power, with electricity being generated for the on-board network only when the car is rolling freely in overrun or during application of the brakes. To achieve this effect, the alternator is automatically disengaged from the engine while under power, that is when accelerating and pulling the car. Accordingly, the power the alternator would consume and take away from the car in the conventional mode now remains fully available for even faster and more dynamic acceleration. An adequate supply of electric energy to the onboard system is nevertheless ensured at all times, since the alternator is activated again as soon as the MINI returns to overrun or the driver applies the brakes.
At the same time intelligent energy management permanently monitors the level of battery charge, the observance of appropriate regeneration phases, a defined minimum charge level, and the use of new AGM (absorbent glass mat) battery technology giving the battery maximum service life.
The new Auto Start Stop function on all manual gearbox versions of the MINI Clubman serves to effectively shorten idle speed phases while the engine is running: Whenever the car comes to a stop at a road junction, for example, Auto Start Stop automatically switches off the engine as soon as the driver shifts to neutral and takes his foot off the clutch pedal. Then, to re-start the engine, all the driver has to do is press down the clutch pedal again, the engine starting automatically without the slightest delay. Auto Start Stop serves to optimise fuel efficiency above all in city traffic, helping to reduce fuel consumption accordingly. The Gearshift Point Indicator in the MINI Clubman provides additional support in the process of reducing fuel consumption and emissions: Engine power is once again conveyed to the front wheels in that typical MINI style. In addition, the MINI Cooper S Clubman, MINI Cooper Clubman, and MINI Cooper D Clubman are all equipped as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox, six-speed automatic transmission coming as an option on each of these three model variants.
High-tech entertainment & navigation systems. Sophisticated entertainment and navigation systems underline the superior class and calibre of the new MINI Clubman. The controls for the audio system and the 6.5-inch TFT colour display featured as part of the optional navigation system are housed within the round instrument in the middle. The audio system includes a CD player fitted on cars with a navigation system above the removable control bar covering the disc drive for the navigation DVD. To select the functions presented in the display, a joystick comes conveniently on the centre console precisely where it is needed. Integrating external sources of music in the audio system of the new MINI Clubman is simple and straightforward. Using a standard AUX port, for example, the driver is able to play back music from an MP3 player on the car's audio system, with an interface for complete integration of an Apple iPod also available as special equipment. In this case the user is even able to select music files on the controls of the audio unit. Further technical highlights of the entertainment system are the optional hybrid TV receiver for reception of both analogue TV and DVB-T signals from more than 30 transmitters and presentation on the TFT display in the Center Speedo