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As a pioneer and one-off in the premium small car segment, MINI offers an
options range unmatched in its variety to allow customers to configure their car
exactly how they want it. Customers can choose from a large selection of
exterior paint finishes, light-alloy wheels, upholstery variants, interior trim
and Color Lines, MINI-specific options such as mirror caps and graphics, and
numerous other optional extras and accessories, to make every MINI a one-off
creation designed in detail to reflect their own individual style. From spring
2011 MINI will open up another new avenue when it comes to the ultra-stylish
customization of the brand's cars. The MINI Yours range of products will feature
exclusive design options delivered from the factory for the exterior and
interior of the current range of MINI models. Among the features of the MINI
Yours range are unusual paint finishes, upholstery variants and interior colors,
stylishly configured equipment packages and limited editions based on the now
four model series in the MINI family.
An exclusive variant of the MINI
Clubman takes centre stage for the premiere of MINI Yours. The MINI Clubman
Hampton special-edition model embodies the character of MINI Yours - underpinned
by uncompromising premium quality and design cues typical of the brand - in a
highly concentrated form. Its design features reference both the brand's British
heritage and the special edition's unique designation, inspired by the southwest
London suburb. At the same time, the first limited-edition variant of the MINI
Clubman continues a tradition established by successful editions of earlier
models. For example, the Park Lane, Seven, Checkmate and Sidewalk editions of
the MINI offered customers particularly neat ways to satisfy their desire for
exclusive configurations.
The Exterior
The MINI Clubman
Hampton is painted in the Reef Blue metallic shade developed specially for this
model. The roof and surrounds for the special edition's rear doors are silver,
as are the wheels and Color Line. The exterior colors Pepper White, Midnight
Black and Eclipse Grey can be specified as an option, while Black and Reef Blue
are available as contrast colors for the roof and C-pillars. The light-alloy
wheels in Twin Blade Spoke design can be ordered in silver or black with a dark
red trim ring. The headlights come with black reflectors if the optional xenon
units are specified. A logo on the B-pillar and "Hampton" lettering on the side
indicator surrounds and radiator grille provide subtle references to the car's
exclusive status. The "MINI 50 Hampton" lettering on the door entry strips
recalls the introduction five decades ago of an additional bodywork version of
the classic MINI, which today ranks as the historic predecessor of the MINI
Clubman.
The Interior
The interior of the MINI Clubman
Hampton also boasts a very distinctive style. An "H" on the seat tags, red
edging and orange contrast stitching are the identifying features of the black
Lounge Leather seats. The anthracite-colored roof liner, the likewise anthracite
dials of the rev counter and the speedometer on the Centre Speedo also
contribute to the model's special ambience. The Centre Speedo is bordered by a
trim ring in matt dark red, like that on the wheels. The Chilli Pack is also
included in the MINI Clubman Hampton, adding items such as a sports leather
steering wheel, foglamps, automatic climate control, an on-board computer, a
light package, a storage package and special velour floor mats in the style of
the special-edition model.
This exclusive special edition will be
available for the MINI Cooper Clubman, MINI Cooper S Clubman, MINI Cooper D
Clubman and MINI Cooper SD Clubman. Production of the MINI Clubman Hampton will
be limited to one year.
