A Stylish Business Van

Retaining the distinctive MINI character, this van has been transformed into a delivery vehicle, with the concept model appearing at this year'sGeneva Motor Showdebut. Its target audience is "fashion-conscious entrepreneurs." The company claims it enables "product delivery with a striking, stylish appearance to discerning customers."

The basic specifications are shared with its base model, the MINI Clubman. The body dimensions are 3,961mm in length, 1,683mm in width, and 1,426mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,547mm. The characteristic "Clubdoor" rear-hinged right-side passenger door is also retained. In line with its nature as a commercial van, it is a two-seater. A partition grill, made of stainless steel at the top and aluminum at the bottom, separates the expanded luggage space from the passenger seats. The rear side windows are opaque, and the exterior matches the body color. Combined with the tinted glass of the tailgate, the cargo is kept out of sight.

Furthermore, the luggage compartment floor and side panels are lined with premium carpet material, and a 12V power socket is provided. Six securing hooks are also included. The capacity is 860 liters, with a length of 115cm, a width of 102cm at its narrowest point, and a maximum payload of 500kg.

Three Model Variations

The model lineup consists of three variants: the "MINI One Clubvan" with a maximum output of 72kW (98ps), the "MINI Cooper Clubvan" with a maximum output of 90kW (122ps), both powered by 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engines, and the "MINI Cooper D Clubvan" with a 82kW (112ps) diesel turbo engine. Equipped with features such as the Auto Start-Stop function, brake energy regeneration system, and variable valve timing, fuel economy is rated at 5.5 l/100km (approx. 18.1 km/l) for gasoline models and 3.9 l/100km (approx. 25.6 km/l) for diesel models, with CO2 emissions of 129g/km and 103g/km, respectively.

The transmission is a 6-speed manual as standard, with an optional 6-speed automatic available for the "MINI Cooper D Clubvan."

Body colors include Pepper White, Ice Blue, British Racing Green Metallic, and Midnight Black Metallic. 15-inch wheels are standard, with 16 and 17-inch options also available.

The interior comes standard with black fabric seats and black or silver trim. Optional features include leather seats, sports seats, and a leather-trimmed dashboard.

Deliveries in Europe are scheduled for this autumn. The price for the entry-level "MINI One Clubvan" starts at 18,100 Euros (approximately 1.8 million yen).