MINI to Introduce Clubman Cargo Van at Geneva?
According to a report by German publication Auto Motor und Sport, MINI intends on showing a cargo van version of the current Clubman in late February at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept (which could be very close to production) reportedly will feature two seats and a flat load floor. Gone are the typical rear windows and in their place sheet metal for greater safety and reduced cost.
Rumor has it MINI wants to bring the version of the Clubman to market as a way to capture commercial sales in Europe that are currently not served by the MINI brand. It’s unknown whether or not MINI intends to import the car to the North American market.
<p>I think a very good idea… but I wonder at the price? BTW… I think it never should have had the split doors!</p>
<p>The dutch doors are quire useful when you have a large dog that loves riding in the vehicle but is distrusting of hatchback openings…</p>
<p>It’s not April yet.</p>
<p>Very Cool! I would buy this if it were offered in the states! I always liked sedan delivery vehicles of the 1940’s! This will be 10000 times cooler than the HHR version which had the rear doors in place.</p>
<p>Can a pickup be far behind?</p>
<p>we can only hope.</p>
<p>the official cake boss vehicle</p>
<p>I’m Buddy, and I’m the boss!</p>
<p>If they drop a 0, I buy one!!!</p>
<p>What??</p>
<p>Whats next a MINI Mack Truck?</p>
<p>Bulldog indeed!</p>
<p>My new FedEx delivery van!</p>
<p>Shaggin wagon …</p>
<p>Why not? I see the Chevrolet HHR and Chrysler PT Cruiser in delivery van styles, why not Mini? Plus, the more cars that Mini sells in ANY configuration helps us as consumers of the JCW’s of the Mini World to off set the costs of our wanting more horsepower and better suspensions. Even though we all think that we pay too much for our JCW’s, let you in on a secret, Mini doesn’t make all that much off us, so they have to make it up somewhere else. </p>
<p>Why not? I see the Chevrolet HHR and Chrysler PT Cruiser in delivery van styles, why not Mini? Plus, the more cars that Mini sells in ANY configuration helps us as consumers of the JCW’s of the Mini World to off set the costs of our wanting more horsepower and better suspensions. Even though we all think that we pay too much for our JCW’s, let you in on a secret, Mini doesn’t make all that much off us, so they have to make it up somewhere else. </p>
<p>A MINI camper (RV) is sure to follow! I love this. For camping fans think a class B camper like the old VW bus.
Back on subject. The platform is there. I think such a car could sell. Look at all the Ford transit vans in the cities here. And yes keep the split doors.</p>