The MINI Clubman Final Edition was launched last Friday March 15, during the Autohub Group’s 25th Anniversary event held at the Bonifacio Global City Amphitheater in Taguig City.
In 1969, the first Mini Clubman made a clear statement, which designer Roy Haynes put in these words: “The impression that only ugly things can be functional has disappeared.” The exceptional car with style caused a sensation from the start between 1969 and 1981 with its characteristic split doors at the rear. At that time, the Mini Clubman conquered the automotive market as a station wagon with a long wheelbase and extended shooting-brake (wagon-style) body.
In 2007, the MINI Clubman delivered a modern interpretation of the classic shooting-brake concept. For access to the rear, it had only one door on the right side of the vehicle, which opened to the rear. With the third model generation from 2015, the MINI Clubman grew to 4.25 meters in length, becoming more spacious and comfortable thanks to the longer wheelbase and two full-sized rear side doors.
With its unique split rear doors, the MINI Clubman Final Edition remains one of the most versatile MINI models to date. The spacious opening makes it easy to load the luggage compartment, which currently holds up to 1,250 liters. Now limited to 1,969 units globally – with 10 allocated for the Philippines – the Final Edition is an homage to the year when the legendary Mini Clubman was created and combines the specific brand tradition with exclusive design elements and strong characteristics.
“It is truly an honor to launch the new MINI Clubman Final Edition, a car that has defined a generation of motoring inspiration and functionality,” said Willy Tee Ten, president of MINI Philippines. “With this limited edition, it is evident that exceptional quality can coexist with classic appeal and I am confident that our MINI family in the Philippines will embrace this timeless model with open arms.”
The most exclusive of its kind
Powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology delivering 189hp and 280Nm of torque, the MINI Clubman Final Edition is offered in the Cooper S variant that has always stood for driving dynamics, style, and comfort. It has a retail price of P3,850,000. It has a 7-speed Steptronic Sport dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 k.h in 7.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 228 km/h.
As a special edition, it is available in Nanuq White, Enigmatic Black, and Melting Silver. With charismatic details in Shimmer Copper, the limited edition refers to the design history of the exceptional talent. The surrounds and the upper third of the radiator grille crossbar are in the shimmering edition color, as are the model-typical MINI Cooper S Blade and the side scuttles. The graphic pattern on the 18-inch light-alloy wheels in the Final Edition Spoke 2-tone design is also finished in a tinted clear lacquer reminiscent of copper, giving the hue an elegant depth.
In the lower area of the side doors, MINI-typical narrow lines accentuate the elongated body of the iconic shooting-brake concept. They are also found on the passenger side of the hood and on the right side of the split doors.
Here, the shimmering “Final Edition” lettering elegantly indicates the special edition, as does the “1 of 1969” badge on the side of the C-pillar. The Union Jack taillights refer to the British origins of the MINI Clubman.
Exclusive equipment details
in the interior
The interior of the MINI Clubman Final Edition emphasizes the exclusive aura of the limited special edition with numerous equipment details. The door sill trims with “Final Edition” lettering, which is also found on the lower spoke of the sports leather steering wheel in Nappa, create a special ambience. The comfortable MINI Yours leather sports seats with adjustable thigh support and sewn-in edition badge are finished in Dark Maroon. They are stylishly set off by an anthracite-coloured Piquet fabric insert and blue contrasting stitching.
In the cockpit, the first thing that catches the eye from the central instrument panel is the dark dashboard trim, which is framed by harmonizing trim strips in the matte shimmering Sage Green Dark color and the edition-specific Shimmer Copper color. On the passenger side, a “1 of 1969” badge on the trim also reminds the interior of the exclusivity of the MINI Clubman Final Edition. A badge in the same design is also found on the floor mats, and graphic lettering also characterizes the key cap of the MINI Clubman Final Edition.
Standard equipment includes an 8.8-inch touch display and Apple CarPlay.