Skip to site menu Skip to page content

Daily Newsletter

06 February 2024

Daily Newsletter

06 February 2024

Vale Mini Clubman

BMW has built the last one at Oxford

Graeme Roberts February 05 2024

BMW's Oxford, England Mini plant has completed the final Clubman after around half a million and three generations since the German automaker revived the nameplate in 2007.

The Clubman name was first used for a restyled BMC/British Leyland model line in 1969.

BMW built Clubmans have been exported to 50 countries.

All three generations retained the signature, split rear doors of the Leyland original, engineered so both doors would always open fully without obscuring the rear lights, which was a legal requirement.

The first Mini to offer five seats, the first generation BMW Clubman introduced a unique Clubdoor for rear passengers which was hinged at the rear, and asymmetrically positioned on the one side of the car. This was widely criticised in RHD markets as it often needed to be opened on the 'traffic' side of the car, not ideal for children, and also required the front door to be opened first, though that was billed as a safety feature.

The 2015 third generation introduced four full size doors.

Uncover your next opportunity with expert reports

Steer your business strategy with key data and insights from our latest market research reports and company profiles. Not ready to buy? Start small by downloading a sample report first.

Newsletters by sectors

close

Sign up to the newsletter: In Brief

Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Thank you for subscribing

View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network.

close