With the first few details about MINI's Stage II JCW Cooper S emerging, it was simply a matter of time before we saw a similar package for the brand new Clubman S. As we speculated, the John Cooper Works edition Clubman is somewhat similar to the MINI Challenge safety Clubman that we featured last month. The revised front bumper isn't quite as radical as its track-bound compatriot, but the JCW Clubman makes up for it with a unique stripe design, new exhaust tips, red brake calipers peering behind 18-inch wheels, plus carbon fiber side mirrors and (non-functioning) hood scoop.

Naturally, power output will be bumped up -- somewhere in the realm of 215 HP -- while torque will likely increase to around 200 lb.-ft. Beyond that, expect to see some carbon fiber trim on the inside and an F1-style shift light on the instrument cluster. All standard practice for the JCW crew.

From http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/08/l...-mini-clubman/

 

I don't know...looks descent.

 

looks just as bad as scion xB.

 

Kill it with fire!

 

OUCH! I like it. It is a modern throwback to the Countryman and Traveler of the Morris and Austin fame in the late sixties. But hey there is a butt for every seat and apparently the English Chap's doesn't fit in ANY MINI!

 

Come on Bro - that is UUUUUUUGGGLY!

I quite like my MCS to look at, it's cute, but that is NASTY!

 

Seriously, coming from a guy who didn't test drive a car, bought it anyway, then goes online to publicly trash it, I don't think I respect any opinion you have toward the subject. I think it looks kool. But then again I have four MINI's so my opinion is biased, (BUT AT LEAST I CAN ADMIT IT!)

 

Ignorant, dumb-*** comments like this just annoy me. Who cares that I didn't test drive the stupid car - I needed a small car in a hurry so I just brought it, some people don't have time to mess around at a dealership, this is totally irrelivant to the fact I don't really like the way it drives. Something which, if you gave it more than half a second's thought, you might realise.

You don't respect my opinion? Who cares.

I personally think the Clubman is horrible bastardisation of what is essentially a great looking car. You don't agree? Cool, I don't care. Grow up.