Mini Clubman To Launch On December 15

The Mini Clubman made its global debut in June 2015, and now the big hatch will be officially launched on December 15 in the country. The car measures 4.2 metres in length and has a wheelbase of 2.7 metres. When compared to the regular five-door Mini, the Clubman is 73mm wider and 270mm longer, which makes it the largest Mini in the company's portfolio.

Speaking about the exteriors, the car features the usual elements such as circular projector headlamps, the clamshell bonnet, and a gaping grille. An uncommon thing that the Clubman features is the split tailgate and the massive, accommodating 360-litre boot which can gulp in more luggage if the rear seats are folded flat (1,250 litres).

The Clubman's interiors are more or less in line with the regular Mini's and feature a chunky steering, the analogue gauges, the flip switches, and the large circular central console that houses a 6.5-inch or an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Mechanically, the Indian variant is likely to be offered with the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, diesel and petrol engines. The oil burner is capable of churning out 150PS of power and 350Nm of torque, whereas the petrol mill will pump out 192PS of power and 280Nm of torque. Both engines come paired with BMW's tried-and-tested eight-speed automatic gearbox.

When launched, the Clubman is expected to cost around Rs 40 lakh.