Clarkson on the MINI Clubman: ‘…it’s one of the worst cars in the world.’

Sometimes when we write here, at eGMCarTech, we try to keep a ‘Clarkson’ tone in our mind. But as much as we try we can never be as blunt and brutally outspoken about the cars we write about. We’ll just leave it up to Mr. Clarkson himself. In his recent review of the MINI Clubman, Clarkson does not hesitate to say that “Unfortunately, after a week, I have decided it’s one of the worst cars in the world. About as desirable as a packet of dung or a can of worms. Truthfully? I’d rather have a goat.” Could it really be that bad?

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Bill - 12/26/2007 9:58:43 AM

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Well I personally think it's somewhat pointless.

EnnNorak - 12/27/2007 8:20:18 PM

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I'd like to see a Mini inspired by the small Mercedes Unimog that is no longer made.

hummer31 - 12/27/2007 3:06:14 AM

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me to i will choose a goat to than this mini i love this guy

jon21 - 12/26/2007 11:53:17 AM

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It should be called a Maxi!

Neverfollow - 12/26/2007 12:25:54 PM

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He does have a point about the the rear seat passenger door. Pretty surprising for a car from the UK, what were they thinking? Just goes to show how much influence the Germans truely have over the Brit's design and that they are not perfect. Yeah, I said it! The Germans are not perfect!

t_bone - 12/26/2007 2:59:34 PM

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I think he makes great points and in way I agree with his conclusion. Even though it really isn't "one of the worst cars" in absolute terms, it is when you think of how dumbed-down it is from the MINI, which is one of the best cars in its segment.

This is quite the opposite from what Porsche did in creating the Cayman, which even though it is essentially a hardtop Boxster, it instantly makes sense and can stand on its own. Otherwise why make a derivative vehicle in first place?

Need4Speed - 12/26/2007 5:08:13 PM

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So would someone give this idiot a goat so he can STFU!

Obliv - 12/26/2007 8:53:00 PM

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Haha Clarkson is awesome.

hunterdog57 - 12/28/2007 9:20:47 PM

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They should have called it the MINI Traveler. The Clubman was just a different style front end on the original Mini to provide more room under the bonnet for engine mods for the folks that raced their Minis.
I still prefer the original to the BMW wannabe.