2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman

(www.carcoachreports.com) 2020 Mini Cooper S Clubman, it has a spacious and upscale interior, zippy performance, lively handling, and good predicted reliability. However, it has poor fuel economy and a high price. The 2020 Clubman John Cooper Works may be the more practical Mini, with a fun personality. The Clubman JCW is more expensive than some of its competitors but it offers quite a bit more than it’s primary competitors VW, Honda, and Hyundai. Honestly, Mini really has very few competitors.
Powered by a 2L twin-turbo 4-cylinder engine with 189 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque backed by a 7-speed sport dual-clutch automatic transmission.
New for 2020 is the front-end design including new grille, headlights and fog lights. Forward collision warning now standard.
Prices start at From $30,900 to $39,400
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[@Rickadda]

I grew up in Philly and now live and South Jersey, You come off like someone I know! Great review!

[@CarCoachReports]

Thank you, we know each other now. Nice to meet you. Love Southern Jersey, there’s a great race track there too.

[@derekdenton5137]

First time viewer from Australia ,really impressed ,have subscribed look forward to many more

[@CarCoachReports]

Thank you - you live in a beautiful country. Was there for Melbourne F1 a few years ago. Thank you for the sub. 😊

[@richardsnape]

Hi, I've owned 17 Minis and am just off to buy a Cooper S Clubman to make it 18! My first one was a new Cooper bought in 1965. Ive rallied a 1275 Cooper S. Thanks for your review. 😎🤠

[@CarCoachReports]

Love my Mini's - big fan!

[@rickburke2159]

I just bought a Mini Cooper S Clubman after having sold my 2017 Subaru. I could not be happier. It's very refined and has zip! Very nice review and I appreciate your enthusiasm for the Mini brand of well built, well developed, fun cars :-)

[@CarCoachReports]

Right on! Please check out Mini Takes The States, it's a blast and worth making it your vacation. We love our Mini's. Enjoy the drive!

[@freeffree4133]

How has it been interms of cost for servicing?

[@rickburke2159]

@@freeffree4133 I've experienced no repairs at all only things like oil changes and filters. Almost 50k miles now.

[@freeffree4133]

@@rickburke2159 awesome! I'm thinking about leasing one so that sounds great!

[@aaronjones1991aj]

Twin turbos?? I thought the mini Cooper clubman S used a twin screw turbo, in any case just looking car. Definitely putting it on the shortlist.

[@tasha1982ify]

One Turbo Twin screw ;) you def should, we have one and love it all the way

[@richrnndz2]

You are correct! I think she may have been confused, Mini only uses one Turbo and it is the twin scroll. Sadly the clubman has the same HP that I have on my mini Cooper S 2D Hatch, which is adequate for the size and weight. If you're gonna get one of these bad puppies, it would be a good idea to go with the All4 & if you can afford it JCW for that extra HP. This is a heavier car, so you'll need the JCW extra HP.

[@RonAbrams]

Another really great review #WinningFixAtion 🏁🇺🇸🚘👍

[@charlesakrout5602]

Hi, to make it right, it isn’t a “twin turbo” but a twin scroll single turbo...

[@karlpeart1752]

Getting a mini cooper s exclusive in enigmatic black with 17 inch rail wheels and brown leather seats. Cannot wait until its delivered late Sept. Amazing vid keep up the amazing work xx

[@CarCoachReports]

Thank you. You will love it. Mini makes great cars and you also join the Mini community.

[@karlpeart1752]

@@CarCoachReports pleasure ye I love the sound of the community great fun. Thanks for your lovely message xc

[@CarCoachReports]

Thank you so much. It’s great to share people’s experiences so that you can make the right decisions before you buy the vehicle.

[@lunasky5635]

Thanks for reviewing turning radius. I live in a city and have a narrow driveway. Need to be able to make it in with one go

[@finnjensen8310]

Had my first mini cooper s 45 years ago living in Copenhagen - perfect in the town and on the highway- now I´ve ordered a Clubman Cooper S 2020 - so staying true to the brand....

[@CarCoachReports]

You will love it!

[@CarNut43]

How has your reliability been with your Minis in the past? If I move out of my career in automotive and need to buy a vehicle, I’m extremely interested in the clubman.

[@von_Apa]

Great review! I have had a Cooper s and a clubman D. Now I want a Clubman again... but I would like a hybrid! Why are they so slow to get that on the show? 🤹‍♂️💖🎶

[@CarCoachReports]

They are just getting hybrids into the marketplace now. I’m not sure what the delay was. But I have a sinking feeling it had to do with government regulations

[@carcreationsyt]

Man that clubman is epic! You might helped influence me to get one for my channel.... haha

[@jreid641]

I had a 2014 Clubman and drive a 2018 Countryman right now. It's probably the last manual transmission of their's I'll be able to get, and I'm not happy about it. There are more tire companies making the correct size run flat tires now than there used to be and the prices are not too bad.

[@CarCoachReports]

We are hearing that they are bringing back manuals in 2021. This has been confirmed. I got the best price on run flats for my Mini was at TireRack.com. You’d love Mini Takes The States, great people.

[@jreid641]

Car Coach Reports I always use TireRack.com too, when I need tires. Hope you are right about manual trans.

[@costcotires]

I've been driving trucks my entire life. Currently have a crew cab long box, and that makes parking in downtown Orlando quite difficult with my new job. So I have been looking at minis, specifically the clubman as it's the "biggest" mini. Only thing that is stopping me from getting one is that I don't think I'll be able to fit 3 car seats in the back.....

[@CarCoachReports]

The largest Mini is the Countryman. It will hold three car seats. The Clubman is a little bit smaller and two car seats is probably the max. I suggest taking a countryman for a test drive, I think you’ll see you’re not giving up any of the Mini experience and still meeting your needs. Mini has a great community with fun events. Check out ‘Mini Takes The States”.

[@CarCoachReports]

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[@CarCoachReports]

Mini Takes The States 2016: His Turn-Her Turn™ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX7VgoRuqciisLc

[@costcotires]

@@CarCoachReports wicked cool! I guess i had my minis backwards. Thank you for the information, it is very much appreciated.

[@CarCoachReports]

Glad to help!

[@scottpearre8360]

Good review. One correction though. It only has one turbocharger. It’s a twin-scroll single turbocharger.

[@Swedeman]

Only 1 turbo....and it's a 6 door car...and the seats shown are 40/20/40 split....

[@Acejustforalaugh]

German car ? With Union Jack's. Built in Oxford. Hmmm.....

[@KCnLex]

Great Job, appreciate quick but complete presentation of details (because folks who go "and,um" "like" or just run on and on, should come with a warning before you watch). I test drove this 2 days ago, loved everything BUT the visibility was absolutely horrid. It was a grey, dreary, rainy day where seeing cars in other lanes was already a bit of a challenge. I was petrified to change lanes unless it was a semi, because of all the blind spots. I was for sure going to purchase this, but am now hesitating. The small mirrors on side don't help the problem either. Larger Coachman doesn't have the issue, BUT can't get it in a manual which puts it out of the running (I mean I am picking this to have fun when I drive!). I didn't see any technological details that would alert you about cars in the blind spots. Are there any? Why do the rear doors have to have that metal beam? Couldn't they put something see through in its place? THANKS.

[@CarCoachReports]

Mini is bringing back the manual, lots of requests changed their minds.

[@KCnLex]

@@CarCoachReports they are bringing it back for the coachman? Do you know when?

[@CarCoachReports]

I was told for 2021. Nothing in ink yet.

[@wizeguiz]

Never owned a Mini because of the ground clearance living in the "snow belt" south of Buffalo. They look like a lot of fun though! 😉

[@CarCoachReports]

We live in Buffalo too. Winter tires and All4 and there are no issues.

[@wizeguiz]

@@CarCoachReports Yes, but I live in the Arcade area and work in Orchard Park....I'd rather sit a little higher when the snow gets deep with the distance I drive. 😁

[@carcreationsyt]

I am looking at getting a clubman and lifting it a bit. As a Canadian I go through a lot of snow and it might be a cool idea for my channel

[@ryanmilanovic303]

In Canada, we get ALL4 as standard on the Clubman, even on the the 1.5l.

[@CarCoachReports]

Good to know

[@freddyvazquez2865]

Been researching the JCW clubman and golf R and do too I’ll have to preorder the one I choose, I’ll like your opinion which one is best choice. Kind regards

[@CarCoachReports]

Golf will have lower insurance but double check with your agent. Both are a blast to drive and own

[@freddyvazquez2865]

Thank you for the input, leaning more into the mini. Like the barn doors better.

[@christinekwasnicki4238]

It one twin scroll turbo not 2 physical turbos. read the spec sheet before doing your review.

[@anikastone1692]

I just bought a 2020 Mini Clubman S John Cooper works yet it doesn't have any navigation option got any recommendations or explanations as to why others have navigation and some dont?

[@jancidehart4078]

Have you figured it out? I currently have the same car but can’t figure out navigation or CarPlay.

[@anikastone1692]

No i havent closest possibility is ig there is a software update that the car may need that it may or may not have navigation as part of the update but in the year ive now had mine it still says its up to date on the software. ​@jancidehart4078

[@MrHicks-lo8vn]

How about reliability? I haven't seen too many good reviews on the Mini. Nice review, lovely!

[@CarCoachReports]

After having 4 Minis, I;be personally had minimal issues. Maintenance is included. That saves money.

[@MrHicks-lo8vn]

@@CarCoachReports Thank you, lady! A good friend of mine loves those things and I was considering buying one for her but was on the fence because of uncertainty with reliability and safety.

[@paulm6481]

It is made by BMW (luxury German automaker) known for reliability issues and high cost to repair. This will be high price maintenance and repair and all those cool features, like barn doors opening remote and little turbo engine are problematic. They are fun and cute, get the extended maintenance plan for sure if you buy.

[@tasha1982ify]

No worries there, it’s my 2nd but my family and friends have Mini‘s and BMW‘s since I can think ☺️ not more issues than with other brand, I’d say even less then other brands, but as always bad luck and you got a Monday car

[@CarCoachReports]

Agreed 👍

[@jennifermcdonald8190]

How is the Clubman in winter conditions? Are you going to review the countryman? And how do they compare to each other?

[@CarCoachReports]

Waiting on a Countryman, both have the same ALL4 suspension. We own a Clubman S manual and use winter tires in Buffalo and have no issues.

[@jennifermcdonald8190]

@@CarCoachReports how comfortable are the seats on long road trips? I really appreciate your car reviews I have a child almost as tall as you. So narrowing down is made easier thanks to you!

Do 2015+ Clubmans use the more reliable N18 engine? I've got a bud who's slowly getting his feet wet with really getting into cars. Not to work on and upgrade/tinker with but just spirited driving on occasion then reliably taking him to the grocery store and back (or cross country). So are the 2015+ Clubmans a pretty hands-off car to own or do they have quirky and costly issues that will show up regardless of routine maintenance? (Like melty thermostat housings, etc)

[@CarCoachReports]

The N18 has a much better reliability record than the N14. N18 was fitted to R56 Cooper S from 2010 and JCW from 2012.

@@CarCoachReports Cool! Do they have any quirks that he'd need to be aware of when searching for a 2015+ Clubman?

[@CarCoachReports]

It depends on the model and if you’re looking at a manual or an automatic transmission. Is there a specific vehicle you’re looking at?

@@CarCoachReports I'm pushing him toward manual. My reasoning being that there's less to go wrong and if it does, it'd be a cheaper fix than the automatic (plus he just needs to learn how to drive manuals anyway, it's a good life lesson, in my eyes) The models he's taking a liking to so far are the 2015 or newer Clubman or Countryman. Basically something spacious.

[@CarCoachReports]

Both my kids own Mini manuals, one is a 2018 JCW and the other a 2019 Countryman manual. Owning a manual also mean no texting while driving. Both Minis have over 30k miles and no engine issues.

[@KCnLex]

If you want performance upgrades and live in the US, where do you go? Wish there was a Lohen over here.....

[@CarCoachReports]

Try out OutMotoring.com; Mini Mania - both have parts but there are many more

[@1946gsp]

Hey. Tell us how you REALLY feel LOL)! Great review

[@afnanzass]

Hi which is more comfortable for family ride and long ride? The Clubman Cooper S or the Clubman John Cooper Works? Thanks.

[@CarCoachReports]

We own a Clubman S and a JCW 2 door. The Clubman its self rides better. The increase in cost would only make sense if you want the power. Both ride equally in Green Mode. We’ve owned Minis since 2002 when they returned to the US.

[@afnanzass]

@@CarCoachReports Alright thank you so much for the explanation.

[@afnanzass]

@@CarCoachReports But I wonder, does the suspension is more stiffer in Clubman JCW than Clubman Cooper S? Or its just the same also?

[@CarCoachReports]

Let’s us know which Clubmand you chose?

[@afnanzass]

@@CarCoachReports Clubman JCW.

[@tasha1982ify]

No android Auto for the mini‘s; also The HUD is not possible in the window, it is simply to steep. Also no twin Turbo, it‘s got one twin screw turbo, and this config is over the top, so for euros around 50 k, if you find a 1 year old go for it ;)

[@buildmorefarms1007]

I wonder if it would feel quicker without all the add ons: auto transmission, sunroof, power seats, heated seats etc...remove all those would save about 200 lbs...and reduce center of gravity

[@CarCoachReports]

But then it’s not as livable for everyday use. Personal choice.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

@@CarCoachReports Yes, most certainly its a personal choice, I do not want a sunroof or automatic...to me, they detract from the nature of the Mini brand.

[@CarCoachReports]

Agreed!!

[@stephenmorey5883]

Great reviewer enthusiasm and knowlkedge, and what looks like a great car. BUT...I had to halt the video after a while as I just felt so sorry for the presenter. It looked like she had been stung in both cheeks (facial) by some huge hornet, as she was having such difficulty moving her facial muscles and getting her mouth to move. I truly hope she gets better soon and is able to make more of these really interesting and informative videos.

[@ChannelVortex]

Are these allowed to be used as a uber?

[@CarCoachReports]

4-door countryman can be rideshsre cars

[@telvisl6880]

First of all, thank you for mentioning your height when sitting in the back. Soooo many reviewers never mention their height and say they have decent room..? But I heard you mention that there is Android Auto? Did they finally integrate that in 2020? Great Review btw!

[@CarCoachReports]

Thank you. Yes the new interface does have the BMW integration.

[@telvisl6880]

@@CarCoachReports Hi again, hope your doing well. Just wanted your opinion on how much of a difference is the standard stock speakers/sound system vs the Harmon Kardon's?

[@CarCoachReports]

As my cohost @PaulBrian would say, if you buy the $5000 stereo, you better have $5000 ears. If you have $50 ears do you want to $50 stereo. This translates as if your truly into high-quality music the Harmon Kardon audio system is amazing. If you’re listening to talk radio or books on tape the regular system is more than enough

[@telvisl6880]

@@CarCoachReports Perfect answer

[@telvisl6880]

Finally, bought a 2019..fully loaded. But unfortunately, no Android auto. 😔

[@db4419]

Did you say no spare tyre??😯 (Never owned a mini but considering a Countryman S). Why no spare tyre and what do mini owners do about flats?

[@CarCoachReports]

They supply the vehicle with run flat tires.

[@db4419]

@@CarCoachReports ok I'm unfamiliar with those...how do those "work"?

[@CarCoachReports]

Tires are Not Just Black & Round - 2018 Bridgestone Tires kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqnVhoiinJyhmZY Run flat tires have a thicker side wall that can support a puncture to the tire itself. Only designed to go for up to 50 miles. They’re more expensive but they save weight by not having a spare in the trunk

[@db4419]

@@CarCoachReports thanks!

[@stevemoore457]

@@CarCoachReports But unfortunately they also ride harsher and many people are not fans of run flats due to that. There is also a very small donut spare that many people buy and carry in addition to the can of tire sealant the car comes with.

[@johnwjeromejr]

It's all Mini except for the price.

[@ekimandersom4478]

And except the driver

[@paulm6481]

I know about Jeep wave, as a Corvette owner never known about a Vette wave 😁

[@CarCoachReports]

Mini fans are really a huge family

[@mofifield2934]

I apologize but I hear alot of "twin turbo" references but it is not. It's a single turbo but it's twin power. Amazing review, though! Very easy misconception

[@vinnyd8108]

It's not a twin turbo, it's a twin scroll turbo.

[@hopeotibi7275]

I have one Amazing❤❤

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

Janice from Friends

[@poetapiotrrysiewski5775]

W JAKOŚCI MISTRZYNI, TO PO PROSTU MINI

[@kayboos1602]

It is not a twin turbo. It is a twin charged turbo. Only one turbo 😉

[@kona328WH]

Twin turbo are you serious lady stick to the facts

[@iLikeTigerz101]

Scotty is not impressed

[@bobdavis3357]

Meh