The next MINI due for renewal is the Clubman estate, and according to these fresh spy shots, a facelifted version of MINI鈥檚 barn-doored Volkswagen Golf rival is due to hit showrooms imminently. Our spy photographers seem to have ambushed the updated car during a press shoot, indicating the immediacy of its arrival. As such, we expect the updated car to go on sale within the next few months. The pictures indicate that the facelift heading the Clubman鈥檚 way will be a subtle one, much like the minor redesign bestowed upon the MINI hatch last year. Elsewhere the new Clubman will receive a fresh set of badges, using the MINI brand鈥檚 latest motif, while the LED headlights will be the same single-ring running light and indicator setup used on the hatch. Matrix LED headlights will be available on the options list, as will a host of new customisation options such as wheels and paint colours.
Given the technical similarities of the Clubman and the Hatch, changes inside the cabin will mirror that of the facelifted version of the smaller car. A 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system will be a standard fit, but a new, optional eight-inch unit will appear. As usual, the infotainment will be based heavily on BMW鈥檚 iDrive system. Elsewhere, wireless charging pads for smartphones capable of inductive charging will also be added, alongside new interior trims for buyers to choose from. Engines will remain unchanged with Cooper models powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo engine producing 134bhp, and Cooper S cars using a 189bhp 2.0-litre turbo, though automatic versions of Clubman should inherit a new seven-speed automatic dual-clutch gearbox. With Diesel now off the menu for the MINI Hatch, don鈥檛 be surprised to see diesel versions of the Clubman culled with the impending facelift. Do you like the look of the new MINI Clubman?
2. Wash and clean, inside and out including the wheels. The car should be taken for a short test drive after being washed to dry out the brakes. 3. Gas it up to keep out unwanted condensation or water build up that can happen when a car sits all winter long. If your garage is not climate controlled you might want to include a fuel additive. Read the directions and use the proper amount for your tank size. Put it in prior to filling the tank and then make sure you drive for a few miles to get the additive throughout the entire fuel system. 4. Inflate Tires to about 3.5 bar or 50 psi to prevent flat spots. 5. Check and/or top off the anti-freeze. Once topped off, be sure to run the car for a few minutes to ensure that fluids are properly circulated throughout the engine block.
6. Disconnect the battery or attach a trickle charger. Avoid starting your Porsche and letting it 鈥渨arm-up鈥?or run to charge the battery. This simply allows condensation to develop or collect in your motor and you won鈥檛 get it hot enough to burn it off. Always disconnect the negative terminal. If applicable, you will need to have your radio code handy in the spring to get your system functioning again (RSP-Motorsports can help you with this). If your Porsche is equipped with an electric hood latch, be sure not to close the hood all the way. If you do, give RSP-Motorsports a call in the spring. 7. No Parking Brake. Put the car in gear or park and don鈥檛 apply the parking brake. Why risk having the parking brake freeze or bind over months of storage. 9. Save some Money. Call your insurance company and let them know the car is off the road.
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