27 February 2012

Mini Clubvan Concept for Geneva

Mini will reveal its Clubvan Concept at Geneva. This compact van for business and leisure is the first premium model in the small car-based segment.

The Mini Clubman-based concept opens the door to a completely new market for Mini, premium small businesses who want to combine sharp driving dynamics with low cost of ownership, while also making a style statement with their company van.

This is a five-door car with a twist. Two front doors for the driver and front passenger, two side-hinged rear doors and the rear-hinged Clubdoor on the right-hand side to create useful access. So smaller items can be loaded from the side of the car as well as the rear.

Limiting the car to two seats creates the capacity needed by business owners on a day-to-day basis, as well as opening up customisation potential.

The flat load area reaches from the split rear doors right up to a partition grille behind the two seats.

The Mini Clubvan Concept has the same exterior dimensions as the Mini Clubman.