Mini have
announced they have plans to put their Clubvan concept car into production. The
car, which is a modified version of the Clubman Estate, was showcased at the
recent Geneva Motor Show. The Clubvan will be the first commercial use Mini put
into production since BMW acquired the company in 2001.
The Clubvan
has essentially been converted into two compartments, the rear for luggage, and
the front for the driver and passenger with two seats. The rear has a fully
lined load area complete with opaque back windows. The load area is lined
because Mini is attempting to make the Clubvan a more premium choice compared
to other cans with standard painted metal load areas.
The new
Mini is aimed at shops with relatively little to carry but possibly of high
value, such as boutiques or jewellery shops. As with tradition with the Mini
brand, the car is design to be as compact as possible while still providing an adequate
amount of space.
The Clubvan
is likely to be in the region of £12,000, with it expected to be cheaper than
the starting price of a Clubman at £14,430. The van is believed to be thought
of as a boost for the slow selling clubman, making use of the cars existing
bodystyle which in the UK only accounted for 3300 of the 50,000 Minis sold last
year.
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