As many regular readers of Gas Pedal Addicts know, I am a Mini Cooper S owner who used to have Yokohama Tires on it. I am also a very happy Mini Cooper S owner so when it was time for new car reviews, I had to take a look at their new release. I have driven almost every car you can imagine, and I find the Mini S super fun and unbelievably drivable. As I tell my friends, “Every day feels like I am part of the Italian Job.” 
Well, on February 14th, BMW North America (the base of HAMANN Thunder) is rolling out the Clubman for its Mini Cooper division. The Clubman is a cross between an SUV, station wagon, and Mini. It is meant to appeal to families that need a little more space and will allow children to sit fully in the back seat. It also more than doubles the cargo space of the standard Cooper model.
The Clubman is really a new remake and remodeling of the traditional European Mini model known as the Traveller. It has two back doors and a half-door on the driver side that allows for greater access for getting in and out.
The styling of the Clubman is similar to the USA Mini predecessors, and the company is hoping it has the same fun driving experience and cult-like following. Gas Pedal Addicts will keep you posted when we test drive in a couple weeks.
