2020 MINI Clubman

The Mini Clubman is available in two trims: Cooper S and John Cooper Works (or JCW). Prices start at $31,750 including destination for a Cooper S and climb to $40,250 for a JCW.

Within those trims, three different equipment groups dictate feature set: Classic, Signature, and Iconic. Classic is included, while prices for the other two vary by powertrain.

The Cooper S Clubman gets a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, while the JCW gets a revised version of the same engine. The latter is new for 2020, bringing more power to the JCW despite remaining the same size as 2019’s powerplant.

The new JCW four-cylinder engine gains a hefty 73 horsepower over last year’s, dropping the 0-60 mph sprint down to an impressive 4.9 seconds. It also gets an eight-speed automatic transmission; the base engine makes do with seven cogs.

The JCW comes with standard all-wheel drive, while the Cooper S starts with front-wheel drive, but Mini’s ALL4 AWD system is available for $2,000.

The Clubman seats five, and it does so more easily than a standard Mini Cooper thanks to four doors. Cargo capacity is good, too: 17.5 cubic feet behind the seats or 47.9 with the second row folded. Those numbers compare reasonably well against hatchbacks like the Mazda Mazda3 or Volkswagen Golf.

In a unique twist on the hatchback shape, the Clubman’s cargo is accessed via two vertical doors instead of a single horizontal one.

The Clubman hasn’t been crash tested, though other members of the Mini family have scored fairly well. On the active safety technology front, it’s a mixed bag.

The Clubman does have technology like automatic emergency braking, but it doesn’t come standard – only a parking sensor and a rearview camera are included at the Classic level. Getting automatic emergency braking means upgrading to Signature, and advanced features like adaptive cruise control are in a separate package on top of that.

The Clubman starts with a 6.5-inch display screen (not a touchscreen) running Mini Connected software. That software is updated for 2020, with new always-on functionality and telematics. An 8.8-inch touchscreen comes with the Signature or Iconic groups. Apple CarPlay compatibility isn’t standard, either — you’ll need either an extra package or the Iconic group.

The Cooper S includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, synthetic upholstery, and 17-inch alloy rims at the Classic Level. Gray is the only included exterior color, anything else costs $500.

Getting automatic emergency braking means stepping up to the Signature group, which costs $3,000 here. The Signature also adds goodies like the infotainment touchscreen, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, and a panoramic roof.

Power-adjustable seats still aren’t included on the Cooper S Clubman Signature– to get those you’ll need the Premium Package ($2,000), which also includes power-folding mirrors and satellite radio.

Apple CarPlay comes as part of the Touchscreen Navigation Package ($1,700), which also includes what its name implies and wireless charging. Adaptive cruise control, front parking sensors, park assist, and a head-up display are available through the Driver Assistance Package ($1,250). Upgrading to leather upholstery is another $1,000.

That leather upholstery comes standard with the Iconic group, though the price is $8,000 over the Classic. The contents of the Touchscreen Navigation and Premium Packages are included, but the Driver Assistance Package is not. As a final bonus, the Iconic group gets 18-inch rims.

Adding all-wheel drive is a $2,000 option, and Mini tacks on LED headlights for good measure. But the news isn’t all good – despite including the exact same features, the Signature and Iconic groups rise to $4,000 and $10,000, respectively, on Cooper S ALL4 models.

The John Cooper Works trim is the racer of the Clubman family. To go along with its newly powerful engine, it gets a sportier suspension tune and standard all-wheel drive. The Classic group gets exclusive upholstery, LED headlights, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Upgrading to the Signature group brings adaptive suspension dampers along with the usual feature upgrades at a cost of $3,000. The Touchscreen Navigation, Driver Assistance, and Premium Packages all remain the same as on the Cooper S trim, though the Premium Package includes a Harman Kardon audio system here.

Bumping up to Iconic brings premium leather and 19-inch wheels in addition to the features from the Cooper S Iconic. It again costs $8,000 over the Classic group. As a reward for selecting a Mini that costs nearly $50,000, the brand lowers the price of the Driver Assistance Package to $850.

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