Don’t use the word wagon in the United States; it’s a bad word. The Mini Clubman is technically a, well, it’s a wagon, but it’s much more than that.

Mini has become a brand that offers us premium subcompact cars, and the Clubman is one that’s longer than most of the other models in the lineup, but we don’t want visions of Clark Griswold jumping the Family Truckster off the end of a road in the desert to dissuade you from purchasing this vehicle. The Clubman can be a unique, roomy, and enjoyable vehicle for you to drive every day.

The Clubman Brings it All Together

When you want qualities that come from the rest of the Mini lineup, you’ll be pleased to have the drive offered in the Clubman. This vehicle is big enough to be comfortable, it’s small enough to be agile, and it feels amazing out on the road. You’ll love the smooth delivery of power that will get you to the highway speed in a hurry and the driving dynamics with a bit of BMW influence that allows you to handle the twists and turns with confidence in this impressive vehicle.

Why Choose this Mini?

There are several models in the Mini lineup for you to choose from; why should the Mini Clubman be the car for you? This car gives you the fun associated with this brand, but it offers more space for passengers and gear. You’ll have that unique style that is synonymous with the brand and can move up and experience the powerful JCW model that gives you more for your drive.

A pair of new trims have been added to give you additional options when you’re looking for the right car to drive. These new trims are called Signature and Iconic.

The Unique Look Is Found in the Cabin

You don’t only have a specialized appearance when you see the outside of this Mini; you’ll find some interesting style features in the cabin. The dashboard offers a large round central display that has the infotainment screen inside. Below this, you’ll see a row of switches that remind you of the cockpit of an airplane.

The steering wheel is a thick-rimmed version, which finishes off the style across the dash. Upholstery comes standard in black but can be upgraded to a more stylish fabric that adds more personality to your vehicle. The cargo area is 17.5 cubic feet with the rear seats up, but it expands to 47.9 cubic feet when these seats are folded down.

Exactly What You Expect in a Mini

There aren’t any other vehicles in the market that look like a Mini. The style is unique, and the build is impressive. The shape of the Mini Clubman is similar to the Cooper, just longer and more spacious. This means you’ve got a vehicle that offers a much more practical approach to driving to make sure you have the build and the ride you want when you’re behind the wheel.

Let Your Clubman Show Your Personality

One of the most fun qualities you find with the Mini brand name is the customization offered for the lineup of vehicles. You can add stripes, contrasting roof colors, different colors for the side mirror housings, several choices of exterior and interior color schemes, several alloy wheels designs, and roof rails that come in a variety of colors and styles. It is possible for you to have a Clubman that doesn’t look like any other model on the road. That’s something that very few other vehicles in the world can say.

The Features You Get to Start With

The base model of the Mini Clubman is the Cooper S trim. This model gives you a great package of items that will make this car a lot of fun to drive. Here are some of the items you will see at this trim level:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Heated side mirrors
• Heated washer jets
• LED headlights with cornering lights
• Heated/Sport front seats
• Simulated leather upholstery
• Heated/leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 8.8-inch infotainment screen
• Satellite radio
• 6-speaker audio system
• Forward-Collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Lane departure warning
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Rear parking sensors

Several Upgraded Versions of the Clubman

Once you get above the base model, the choices are abundant for the Mini Clubman. You’ll want to figure out which trim, package, and features you want for this car. AWD is an option for every trim, but other features come in packages.

Some of the added features you could have across the range include a panoramic moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate controls, ambient cabin lighting, and a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The Iconic trim allows you to have more design options, as does the Signature trim, and gives you real leather upholstery, a self-parking feature, a head-up display, a self-dimming rearview mirror, wireless device charging, a Harman/Kardon audio system, and Apple CarPlay.

The John Cooper Works ALL4 Clubman model gives you the most features you’ll find to make the drive that much better. This model has an eight-speed automatic transmission, black-finished 18-inch alloy wheels, JCW sport front seats, a self-diming rearview mirror, and a sport-tuned suspension. The JCW model is offered with the sub-trims that you can find for the Cooper S model.

Which Engine is Under the Hood

If you’re driving one of the Mini Clubman Cooper S models, you’ll have a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 189 horsepower and 206 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine uses either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. You’ll enjoy up to 35 mpg on the highway with this powertrain.

Looking to the John Cooper Works ALL4 models, the power comes from an engine of the same size but is attached to an eight-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain brings you 301 horsepower, 331 lb.-ft. of torque, and 23 city/31 hwy mpg. This model is only offered with AWD for your drive.

With so many different ways to have this car look, drive, and be built the way you want, you’ll have to visit your local Mini dealership and start checking the boxes. You’ll be glad to have the drive of a car that is a wagon but is not a wagon.