2009 MINI Clubman

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

While some reviewers are fond of the MINI Clubman's unique exterior, others just aren't feeling it.

• "It looks even cooler than the regular Mini Cooper...." -- USA Today
• "The added length also detracts a bit from the regular Mini's excellent proportions. In aesthetic terms, it's like taking a perfect cupcake and shaping it into a loaf. And the contrasting-color rear roof pillars, available only in black or silver, seem to clash with some of the available exterior paints." -- New York Times
• "Its signature Mini styling cues, along with some model-specific features, definitely attract attention." -- CNET
• "But it all goes wrong around the back. Someone made the brilliant decision that all Clubmans should have their back corners and rear bumper tops painted silver or black, regardless of what color the rest of the car is. On my metallic gray test car, the results ... are simply awkward .... Ugh!" -- About.com