2021 MINI Clubman Review

Name: 2021 MINI Clubman
Brand: MINI

Price Range: $20,990 - $35,960

MINI Clubman Cooper S 4dr Hatchback Exterior Shown

The Cooper 2021 Clubman John Cooper Works (JCW), which is what we tested, is the quickest and most powerful model in the Clubman lineup. It's all about performance and entertainment. But that comes at the expense of other things, including your wallet. And while it has tons of personality and respectable performance, the Clubman JCW isn't any more entertaining than the significantly less expensive Clubman S.

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John Cooper Works ALL4

Pros

Excellent handling, even in the base model
High-quality cabin materials
Many customization options
John Cooper Works can rip to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds

Cons

More expensive than similarly equipped compact hatchbacks
John Cooper Works' exceedingly harsh ride

What's new

Price of base Cooper S Clubman lowered by $1,000
Six-speed manual transmission standard on Classic trim; optional on others
Signature trim includes touchscreen package with navigation and Apple CarPlay
Part of the second Clubman generation introduced for 2015

Overview

Written by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

5/27/2021

The Mini 2 Door Hardtop (previously just called the Mini Cooper) is the undisputed icon of the Mini lineup, but its diminutive size means it's not practical for all buyers. Thankfully, Mini offers a range of models that are more passenger- and cargo-friendly. They include the 2022 Mini Clubman, a hatchback/wagon with more room than the 4 Door Hardtop but without the lifted height and extra mass of the Countryman SUV.

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2021 MINI Clubman
Cooper S ALL4 4dr Hatchback
$26,995
- 23,337 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 23 City / 32 Hwy MPG
- Driveway (2,326 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Portland, OR
CarFax No Accidents Reported,Low Mileage,High Demand,Back-Up Camera,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Heated Seats,Keyless Start,Premium Sound,Satellite Radio,Su...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WMWXJ1C01M2N52501
Stock: M2N52501P
Certified Pre-Owned: No
2021 MINI Clubman
John Cooper Works ALL4 4dr Hatchback
$35,960
- 34,166 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 23 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Driveway (2,326 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Portland, OR
CarFax No Accidents Reported,Low Mileage,High Demand,Rare Find,Apple CarPlay,Back-Up Camera,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Hands-Free Liftgate,Heated Seats,Ke...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WMWJZ9C03M2N40251
Stock: M2N40251P
Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Unlike the Hardtop and Countryman — which each come with a three-cylinder engine standard — the Clubman is only available in spicy and blazin' flavors. The base Cooper S model is good for nearly 200 horsepower, while the John Cooper Works trim bumps output to over 300 hp. The result is a small car that is sporty and engaging no matter how you spec it — especially if you select the returning-for-2021 manual transmission.

Read Edmunds' Expert Rating below to see how the Mini Clubman stacks up against other hot compacts from Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Good

7.7

out of 10

We drove the 2021 MINI Clubman on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the Clubman drive? The Clubman JCW uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes an impressive 301 hp. At our test track, it propelled our test car from 0 to 60 mph in a rather outrageous 4.7 seconds. Using launch control, the Clubman JCW blasts off the line, cracking off shifts and even getting some tire chirp on the 1-2 upshift. It feels quick in routine driving too, with plenty of low-end torque and a responsive gas pedal.

Around turns, the Clubman JCW is relatively composed, but it doesn't have the go-cart feel of older Minis. The steering is heavier than you might expect, but it feels good and responsive. Even with all-wheel drive, there is a mild amount of torque steer. In general, the handling isn't markedly different or more enjoyable than that of a Cooper Clubman S.

Comfort

7/10

How comfortable is the Clubman? Mini spent a lot of time tuning the suspension and handling. Unfortunately, the engineers have tuned it for performance, with no regard for comfort and refinement. The Clubman JCW is stiff. Uncomfortably so. It crashes over bumps, and potholes will rattle your teeth. The firm and oddly padded seat doesn't help much either. Yes, the bolsters do a great job of keeping you planted on winding roads, but it only compounds the ride-quality issue.

It's not all bad inside. When it's not sending shockwaves through your spine, the Clubman JCW is actually fairly quiet and refined. The turbocharged engine makes a nice-sounding growl even if much of it is prerecorded and piped in through the speakers. The climate control works well and has air vents for the rear passengers.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? Despite its minuscule proportions (pun intended), the Mini Clubman JCW is relatively spacious inside. The upright, semi-boxy design means there's plenty of headroom and shoulder room. Legroom is a bit less than what you'll find in some rivals, but it's still relatively good, especially compared to the standard Hardtop. Those upright windows help with visibility too. It's easy to see out in every direction.

The driving position is pretty good. The compact size means the controls are well placed, and it's not difficult to settle into a comfortable driving position. The square doors make in-and-out pretty easy. It's not quite as spacious as a Honda Civic or a VW Golf, but we're impressed given just how small the Clubman JCW is on the outside.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? This is where you really notice parent company BMW's influence. A lot of the Clubman JCW's tech is ripped straight from the BMW parts bin. The infotainment system is basically BMW's with a colorful Mini-themed interface. It's easy to navigate and looks a bit more premium than some rival systems. Navigation and voice controls work well, and having turn-by-turn direction in our test car's optional head-up display was great. Our tester's Iconic trim came with Apple CarPlay, but the lack of Android Auto was disappointing.

The driver aids have been influenced by BMW too. The adaptive cruise control works well, maintaining tight gaps and holding speed up- or downhill. The lane keeping system will bounce the car between the lane markers somewhat, but overall the Clubman's driver aids are pretty refined.

Storage

7/10

How’s the storage? The Clubman JCW's 17.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats is less than what you get from a Hyundai Veloster N, Honda Civic Type R or VW Golf R. That said, the area is low and boxy, so it's more usable than it seems. There's also a good bit of underfloor storage. The split barn-style rear doors make getting things in and out easy too. And the cargo area expands to a much more competitive 47.9 cubic feet if you fold down the seats.

Up front, there are decently sized door pockets and some small bins for your personal items. Got small kids to take along? The rear seat is tight for installing a child safety seat, but no smaller than anything else in the class.

Fuel Economy

9/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Clubman JCW is one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in its class. The EPA estimates it'll get 26 mpg in combined city/highway driving. That bests the Civic Type R and Veloster N, both of which get 25 mpg combined. We observed 28.5 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation route, so the EPA's estimates seem realistic.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Clubman a good value? Whether the Clubman JCW is a good value or not depends on just how big of a Mini fan you are. A base Clubman JCW starts at $40,250, but it lacks features such as adaptive cruise control, leather upholstery and even Apple CarPlay, though those can all be added on if you select one of the higher trims. Our loaded test vehicle was $48,100, significantly more than any other hot hatch around. That said, it does feel more premium than most rivals, and a lot of the cost goes toward the JCW's sporty tuning. Mini also includes three years of scheduled service and four years of roadside assistance, both better than most.

Wildcard

9/10

Despite the torquey turbocharged engine, all-wheel-drive traction and nimble handling, the Clubman JCW doesn't have that constant sense of fun you'll find in other hot hatches. The ride is so stiff on most roads that you spend more time avoiding potholes than you do dipping into the engine's copious torque curve.

On the upside, it oozes as much personality as its Mini brethren. It looks distinct both inside and out, and it seems to revel in all the little touches including the two-tone paint, color-changing ambient lighting and Union Jack outlines in the taillights.

2021 MINI Clubman trim level differences

The 2021 Mini Clubman is a small hatchback/wagon available in three main trim levels: Cooper S Clubman, the all-wheel-drive Cooper S Clubman All4 and the performance-focused John Cooper Works All4. Each of those is broken into three subtrims: Classic, Signature and Iconic. It's a little confusing, but the main takeaway here is that the main trims vary by powertrain while the subtrims determine what features you get. Compare the 2021 MINI Clubman trim levels in-depth.

Which Clubman trim does Edmunds recommend?

The John Cooper Works model is fun to drive in canyons, but its aggressively stiff suspension is a buzzkill in day-to-day driving. Choose the tamer Cooper S instead. On the trim level side, the Signature is a pricey upgrade but comes with some pretty good stuff, including adaptive dampers that let you switch between a comfortable or sporty ride at the flick of a switch. The Signature trim also includes the 6.5" Touchscreen Media Display package that outfits the Clubman with Apple CarPlay smartphone compatibility, which should really come standard on this spunky hatchback.

Cost to Drive

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$156/mo

$155/mo

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Reliability

The 2021 MINI Clubman has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

2 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 21V554000
Number of vehicles affected:: 21537
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Defect Consequence:: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).

Recall Number:: 20V283000
Number of vehicles affected:: 76
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
Defect Consequence:: If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

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2021 Clubman Highlights

Type:

Hatchback

Trim:

Cooper S

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$29,900
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	29 MPG
Cost to Drive	$156/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Clubman models:

Parking Assistant: Guides the Clubman into a parallel parking spot with minimal driver involvement.
Park Distance Control: Alerts you as the Clubman approaches an object while backing up.
Active Driving Assistant: Keeps a set distance between the Clubman and the vehicle in front when cruise control is active.

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