Pricing announced for all-new 2008 MINI Clubman.

Whitby. MINI Canada is pleased to announce today that the much anticipated MINI
Cooper Clubman and MINI Cooper S Clubman will arrive in MINI showrooms on
February 13, 2008. The 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman debuts with an MSRP of $26,400,
while the MINI Cooper S Clubman will have an MSRP of $31,500.

The all-new MINI Clubman duo will add two completely unique five-door models to
the MINI lineup, expanding the MINI family to a total of seven models.

The 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman shares standard equipment with the 2008 MINI
Cooper S, and is powered by the same 1.6 litre four-cylinder gasoline engine
with twin-scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection. Generating a maximum
output of 172 horsepower at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 192 lb-ft with the
overboost function, the MINI Cooper S Clubman inherits all of the performance
characteristics of its sibling 2008 Cooper S, which was chosen as the 2008
Sports/Performance Car of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of
Canada (AJAC).

The MINI Cooper Clubman will be equipped with a four-cylinder gasoline engine
with fully variable valve management based on the BMW Group's VALVETRONIC
technology, which also debuted in February of 2007 in the new MINI Cooper. With
a capacity of 1,598 cc, the Cooper Clubman will have a maximum output of
118 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 114 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.
The MINI Cooper Clubman with a six speed manual transmission, like the MINI
Cooper hatchback, qualifies for the federal government's $1,000 ecoAUTO rebate
due to its impressive fuel economy rating of 5.3 l/100km (highway).
"The new MINI Clubman is an exciting addition to the MINI family. The Clubman
and Clubman S will appeal strongly to those individuals who require a unique
and characteristic premium car which compliments their active lifestyles. The
new MINI Clubman is a modern interpretation of an iconic classic that embodies
the characteristics for which MINI has become known," stated Stephen McDonnell,
Director of MINI Canada.
The five-door MINI Clubman is a completely unique configuration based on the
legendary "shooting brake" models, the Morris Mini Traveller, the Austin Mini
Countryman, and the Mini Clubman Estate which rounded out the model family of
the original Mini back in the 1960s.
While instantly recognizable as a new-generation MINI from the front, the MINI
Clubman takes on a character of its own starting immediately behind the
B-pillar. Featuring a lengthened roofline that extends over all three pillars,
the significantly longer cabin integrates smoothly into striking rear quarters
and culminates in two rear-opening splitdoors with unique outside hinging
mechanisms.

The rear doors pivot from a point in front of the tail-lights, providing a wide
opening aperture for optimum access to the generous cargo compartment. The
entire rear opening is trimmed with an attractive frame colour-matched to a
wide range of available roof colours. The MINI Clubman is offered with
contrasting Silver or Black C-pillars, thus maintaining the striking look of
the rear door frame on all versions of the MINI Clubman.
With an additional 24 cm in length versus the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S,
the MINI Clubman offers 8 cm of increased legroom and extended wheelbase and
boasts an increased luggage compartment capacity of 260-930 litres (9.1-32.6 cu
ft) with the rear-seat backrest folded down.
In conjunction with the splitdoor rear configuration, the Clubdoor is a truly
signature design characteristic of the MINI Clubman. Adding interest and
functionality to the passenger side of the vehicle, it turns the MINI Clubman
into a very distinct five-door model. The Clubdoor, a second, handle-free door
behind the right front door, opens to the rear, facilitating comfortable and
convenient access to the rear seats.
The MINI Clubman offers the enthusiast even greater options in customizing
their car and personal style, with 44 combinations of exterior paintwork alone.
This considerable freedom of expression is further enhanced by a wide range of
accessories, options and special equipment geared specifically to the MINI
Clubman.

Inheriting the latest-generation drivetrain, suspension and brake systems from
its MINI Cooper and Cooper S stablemates, the MINI Clubman naturally inherits
all of the driving and performance virtues of the MINI family including
legendary go-kart handling inseparably linked to the MINI brand since its
inception.
BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW
AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance
automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group
Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail
financing and leasing programs on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles,
as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total
network of 38 BMW automobile retail centres, 17 BMW motorcycle retailers, and
22 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

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For more information, please contact:
Jochen Frey, Director, Corporate Communications
BMW Group Canada
905.428.5005 / jochen.frey@bmwgroup.ca

Rob Dexter, Product and Technology Specialist
BMW Group Canada
905.428.5447 / robert.dexter@bmwgroup.ca