Mini Clubman [Update]

Well folks, here it is, the first real image of the upcoming Mini 5-door. Unlike the previously posted, digitally enhanced, images these are real. As Motoring File notes, it is highly disguised with plastic add-ons, but we can very clearly see that it is significantly longer than the standard Mini.

However, what was not noted, but I noticed immediately is that the butt of this car looks disappointingly like the rear of the new BMW 1-Series hatchback/wagon/whatever, that has been out in Europe for the past year or so. You'd think that Beemer could do a better job at making this car distinct, since they'll probably end up as near rivals; at least in Europe (plus I don't want my Mini to look like a BMW and visa-versa).

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