Sports cars – MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 – Sports cars
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Sports cars – MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 – Sports cars
With 231 hp, all-wheel drive and a large trunk, the Clubman JCW becomes a sports wagon.
La MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 it is the emblem of modern sports. Once upon a time, those who were looking for the thrill of driving bought a coupe or a spider, but today those who buy a sports car also want a car that is fast, comfortable and practical. SUVs have become sporty (very sporty), super station wagons (see Audi RS6) are in vogue, and MINIs have become mature cars in the meantime. Measures MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 they are more or less similar to the VW Golf: its width is 1,8 meters, length is 4,25, and above all, it boasts a 360-liter trunk, which becomes 1250 with the seats folded. There is also all the luxury you need (including a Harman stereo Kardon) and endless customization options.
But most importantly, there is a four-cylinder under the hood. 2,0-liter turbo engine with 231 hp.in conjunction with ALL4 all wheel drive (Clubman JCW not front wheel drive) and gearbox 8-speed automatic.
SPORTS ALL TO DO
On the MINI MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 you immediately feel comfortable: in everyday driving it is comfortable, relaxing and quiet... It could very well be the diesel version if you travel well. Although the shock absorbers cover holes well. 19 inch wheels (standard 18 '' mounts) and interiors are able to pamper you with quality materials and exquisite details.
The Motor 2,0 turbo is also very elastic and it has an avalanche of torque at low revs, while the steering is as precise as it should be from a MINI. The driving modes then transform the JCW to suit your mood: "normal" makes the gear changes and throttle feel as precise as the steering weight; in the "green" flow drops significantly (you can do 13 km / l on average), but when you step on the gas pedal, you will feel like 130 horses instead of 231. And finally, there is that “sport” that stretches the car like a violin string, making the steering, accelerator and gas pedal heavier. most responsive engine and most immersive exhaust sound.
STRONG BUT NOT EVIL
On mountain roads MINI MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 finally comes alive. “sport“Undoubtedly correct. The engine has a lot of thrust and a throaty full sound, accompanied by crackles when shifting and releasing. Even changes are made more decisively and faster, but 8-speed ZF gearbox it is never dry and harsh. Actually MINI MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 it maintains a high level of comfort even in the most challenging mode, behaving more like a fast GT than like a sports car. It is agile and responsive, but also independent and not very tied to the road: the steering is very quick, but it does not always tell what is happening under the wheels, and you often feel like "floating" on the road. L 'undercut then it's not as tough as the letters JCW would suggest, sometimes causing the car to bounce on potholes.
Il engineshiny at medium speed, it suffers slightly when gripped by the neck, showing obvious limits when approaching the 5.000 rpm threshold; which is normal for a turbocharged engine, but a little nasty at high revs would help, thrust on the contrary, it is monumental: the wheel has never lost traction, even when the steering is turned off and the asphalt is turned off; good news for those who are also going to the mountains (you can have fun in the snow).
This means that with the MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 you can tackle any difficult road at full speed and with extreme loads. ease and maximum safety.
CONCLUSIONS
La MINI MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 It is undoubtedly one of the most versatile sports compact cars available: comfortable, well-finished, versatile and looks smart and chic. All-wheel drive gives it the title of a versatile sports car (in truth, it performs well in all areas), but sacrifices a little of the sportiness that has always characterized JCW cars. Those looking for an adrenaline rush might be a little disappointed, but if you're looking for a fast, exclusive and versatile vehicle, it's hard to find better.
Finally have price: MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 starts with 38.900 euros, but it is very easy to exceed 40.000 or 45.000 or even XNUMX XNUMX. It's not cheap, of course, but besides being an exclusive object, it has a lot of content.
IDENTIKIT
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 425 см |
| width | 180 см |
| height | 144 см |
| Trunk | 360-1250 liters |
| the weight | 1550 kg |
TECHNOLOGY
| engine | 4-cylinder turbo |
| bias | 1998 см |
| Potenza | 231 CV and 5.000 weights |
| couple | From 350 Nm to 1450 inputs |
| broadcast | 8-speed automatic sequential |
WORKING
| 0-100KM/H | 6,3 seconds |
| Velocità Massima | 238 km / h |
| consumption | 7,3 l / 100 km |
