With its station wagon style body, the 2022 Mini Clubman is a tad more practical than the regular 4-door Mini.
The quirky Clubman comes with split rear doors and a whimsical dashboard design. These features, and the Clubman’s highly customizable specification, make the vehicle an interesting, if more expensive, alternative to the more prosaic offerings in the small SUV/hatchback market.
Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai, and Kia all make small SUVs that function very well and make more sense financially than the Clubman. The question is: How much value do you place on the distinctive character of the Mini?
2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman/All4 Classic (starting at $29,900)
The 5-passenger Mini Cooper S Clubman is a little roomier, especially in the rear and in terms of cargo space, than the standard 4-door Mini. This is due to the Clubman’s longer body.
The vehicle runs on 17-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tires, and is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 189 horsepower.
Power is routed to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission, or an optional 7-speed automatic for $1,500. The Cooper S Clubman All4 Classic trim offers all-wheel drive (AWD) for an extra $3,000. The All4 also comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard in all trims.
Standard equipment includes an 8.8-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, heated mirrors, cruise control, LED headlights, and rearview camera. Note that the Classic trim does not come as standard with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility. Apple CarPlay compatibility is an extra cost option, but Android Auto users are left out in the cold.
The safety equipment provided is not the most generous, especially compared to small SUVs from mainstream brands like Honda, Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, and Mazda. Standard are forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and rear park distance control.
There are numerous options, many of which focus on exterior finish features, plus packages available. But buyers need to beware of ticking too many boxes, as the vehicle’s total price will escalate fast.
Although the Cooper S Clubman Classic trim is hardly a bargain, we think it is actually the best value of the trims. The Signature trim makes various packages available with some useful features, including navigation and Apple CarPlay integration, but the costs involved are substantial.
Adding in the $850 destination fee, the Mini Cooper S Clubman Classic sticker comes to $30,750. Given 3% financing over 60 months and no down payment, that would produce a monthly payment of $528. Find a 2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman Classic for sale or Find a 2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman All4 Classic for sale
2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman Classic includes:
AWD option – Adds 8-speed automatic transmission and inclement weather security.
Heated seats and door mirrors – Welcome features for snowbelt buyers.
Cargo flexibility – Split rear doors help with loading.
2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman/All4 Signature ($34,500)
The Clubman Signature trim adds the 7-speed automatic as standard, plus a panoramic moonroof. The All4 AWD option on this trim costs $2,000.
There are several optional packages available for the Signature trim. The $2,000 premium package includes power front seats, a 40/20/40 split rear seat, power-folding mirrors, and auto-dimming rearview mirror.
A $1,000 upholstery package adds leather-trimmed seats and interior surfaces.
Adding in the $850 destination fee, the Mini Cooper S Clubman Classic sticker comes to $35,350. Given 3% financing over 60 months and no down payment, that would produce a monthly payment of $607. Find a 2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman Signature for sale or Find a 2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman All4 Signature for sale
2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman Signature includes:
Standard 7-speed automatic – For the manual transmission adverse.
Panoramic moonroof – Makes for an airy cabin.
Optional packages – Dress up the interior with power seats and leather.
2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman/All4 Iconic ($39,900)
The Iconic trim makes the optional packages on the Signature trim standard. This means the features of the premium and upholstery packages are included.
The Iconic trim also adds the enhanced navigation system with Apple CarPlay as standard.
As with the Signature trim, the option of AWD costs an extra $2,000.
Adding in the $850 destination fee, the Mini Cooper S Clubman sticker comes to $40,250. Given 3% financing over 60 months and no down payment, that would produce a monthly payment of $691. Find a 2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman Iconic for sale or Find a 2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman All4 Iconic for sale
2022 Mini Cooper S Clubman Iconic includes:
Standard packages – Iconic throws in the extra-cost cabin upgrades.
Enhanced navigation – Best of the available nav systems is included.
Apple CarPlay – At least CarPlay is included, even if Android Auto is not.
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman All4 ($39,500)
The John Cooper Works Clubman All4 focuses on performance, with a substantial engine output boost to 301 horsepower. If scooting fast in a Clubman is important to you, then the JCW model is the one to go for, but it gets pricey.
This model comes in the same three trim levels as the Cooper S model. Classic trim is $39,500, Signature $42,900 and Iconic $47,400.
For those prices, buyers get 18-inch wheels and AWD as standard, plus an 8-speed automatic transmission. On the Signature and Iconic trim levels, dynamic damper control is included, a feature designed to help improve ride quality.
The JCW trims also come with model-specific sport seats and steering wheel leather finish.
Adding in the $850 destination fee, the Mini John Cooper Works Clubman All4 Classic sticker comes to $40,350. Given 3% financing over 60 months and no down payment, that would produce a monthly payment of $693. Find a 2022 Mini John Cooper Works All4 for sale
2022 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman All 4 includes:
Powerful engine – 301 horsepower makes the JCW swift.
18-inch wheels – Cool looking JCW specific wheels included.
Standard AWD – JCW provides maximum traction.
