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Farewell, Mini Clubman! 10 ‘Final Edition’ Units for SA
Farewell, Mini Clubman! 10 ‘Final Edition’ Units for SA-October 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:24

The Mini Clubman is nearing the end of the road, with the BMW-backed brand having revealed a “Final Edition” model. And 10 units have been set aside for South Africa…

The Mini Clubman Final Edition has been revealed, effectively confirming the nameplate is fast nearing the end of production.

The BMW-backed brand plans to build 1969 examples (celebrating the year the original Clubman Estate went into production), with just 10 units destined for South Africa. Local customer deliveries of the limited-run estate car are scheduled to start in the 4th quarter of 2023.

The outgoing F54-generation Clubman is defined by its split rear doors, which provide access to a load bay able to accept up to 1 250 litres. In South Africa, the range comprises 4 derivatives (including a John Cooper Works performance variant) with pricing bookends of R596215 and R855697.

So, what do we know about the Final Edition model? Well, it appears to be based on the Cooper S derivative, which means it employs a turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine delivering 141 kW and 280 Nm to the front axle through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The obligatory 0-100 kph sprint should thus take a claimed 7.2 seconds, with top speed pegged at 228 kph.

The F54-gen Clubman is defined by its barn-style rear doors.

The limited-run model is set to be offered in Nanuq White, Enigmatic Black and Melting Silver, while a Shimmer Copper finish is applied to the grille surround and crossbar, as well as the Cooper S “blade” and side scuttles. The pattern on the model-specific 18-inch light-alloy wheels also features a tinted clear lacquer “reminiscent of copper”.

Decals have furthermore been applied to the lower area of the side doors as well as to the bonnet and the right side of the split rear doors. You’ll also find “Final Edition” lettering back there, while a “1 of 1969” badge is affixed to the C-pillar.

Inside, the Clubman Final Edition scores sill trims with “Final Edition” lettering, a feature also found on the lower spoke of the Nappa leather sports steering wheel. The leather sports seats (with adjustable thigh support) likewise gain a sewn-in edition badge and are finished in Dark Maroon with an anthracite-coloured Piquet fabric insert and blue stitching.

Dark dashboard trim is framed by trim strips in Sage Green Dark and the edition-specific Shimmer Copper colour. On the passenger side, you’ll find another a “1 of 1969” badge, which is repeated on the floor mats.

Local pricing has yet to be revealed, though we’ll keep our eyes open in the lead-up to the planned 4th-quarter introduction.

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