Five weeks before its official launch at the New York Motor Show,
Mini decided to unveil the all-wheel drive ALL4 versions of the current generation
Clubman. The new technology allows driving with traction with two or four wheels and torque vectoring.
Thanks to the possibility to drive in two types of traction, Mini was able to reduce fuel consumption and torque losses by 30% in the new Clubman ALL4. For this, the vehicle is equipped with a lever that allows the ALL4 system to decouple the rear-wheel drive and only work on front-wheel drive mode. However, once the system detects any slippage it automatically switches on to distribute traction to the rear axle.
Only two of the engines of the Clubman will receive the ALL4 system on the release date: the Clubman S and Clubman SD. The first is the turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline from the Cooper S with 192hp and 280Nm of torque. Combined with a manual six-speed gearbox it can reach 100km/h in 7 seconds with an average fuel consumption of 7.0l/100km and CO2 emissions of 162g/km.
The eight-speed automatic transmission version has an acceleration to 100km/h of 6.9 seconds and average consumption of 6.4l/100km and CO2 emissions of 149g/km. Top speed is identical for both versions and limited to 225km/h.
The Cooper SD version of the Clubman is the other one that will receive the ALL4 system. The Clubman Cooper SD is fitted with a 2.0-liter diesel engine with 190hp and 400Nm of torque allowing it to reach 100km/h in 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 222km/h. This version is only available with the eight-speed automatic transmission. With an average fuel consumption of 4.9l/100km and CO2 emissions of 129g/km, it is the most efficient ALL4 variant.
EncyclopediaMINI (BMW)ClubmanClubman Gen.3Cooper S Clubman ALL4 | Engine Straight 4 Displacement 122 cu in Top Speed 140 mph Transmission 6, Manual
Maximum power 192 hp @ 5000 rpm Type Estate (station wagon) Fuel Petrol Fuel consumption (combined) 33.6 US MPG | price -- annual ownership cost -- |