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2009 Mini Cooper Clubman |
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Starting Price $20,200 |
suitable for:
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25 to 28 |
34 to 37 |
4 Seats |
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Safety
Once in the car, my kids commented regularly about how easy it was to buckle their seat belts. Having just two rear seats in the Clubman gives plenty of lateral space back there. My kids didn’t have to fight to find their seat belt buckles as they sometimes do in other cars, where the buckles might get tucked under their booster seats. The backseat was flat, which made for a stable base for their booster seats.
For parents determined enough to put an infant or toddler in the Clubman, once you get over the obstacle of ducking under the low roofline to do so, the Latch connectors are phenomenal! All car manufacturers should take note. These Latch connectors are hidden behind hinged covers and are my absolute favorite industry-wide.
Of course, the Clubman has plenty of safety features, including four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control and stability control. It also has front- and side-impact airbags as well as side curtain airbags for both front and rear passengers. What I really like about the Clubman is its four-year, unlimited-mileage Mini Roadside Assistance Program, which gives you an extra bit of reassurance, just in case.
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: I wouldn’t want to duck under the roofline to heft an infant and/or infant seat in and out of the Clubman.
In School: You might have to help kids get in and out of the car, however, there’s plenty of room in the backseat for the young ones.
Teens: The cool factor for riding in or driving this car would be extreme for teens.
shopping around: At cars.com
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