The Clubman will cost you a similar amount to the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class and models with which it competes. These models, being premium products, cost you more than hatchbacks with less prestigious badges, but they are well equipped and tend to hold their value better in the long run. The latter point helps towards competitive monthly costs for finance customers.

Mini only offers the Clubman with petrol engines, which are on a par with equivalent rival cars for fuel economy and CO2 emissions. There are no low-powered versions geared towards those on a budget, however, and the absence of any diesel, hybrid or electric versions means that the Clubman doesn’t offer some of the tax-friendly options that rivals do. A fixed-price servicing package allows you to budget for maintenance costs by paying a set monthly fee.