Four editors, Joe DeMatio, David Zenlea, Rusty Blackwell amd Mike Ofiara, at Automobile Magazine review the 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman calling it the "epitome of a niche vehicle." The reviewers find that "[t]orque steer is surprisingly bad" and it has a "notchy, imprecise manual shifter." The editors criticized that "[t]he rear view is somewhat obstructed by the door seam and the dual windshield wipers . . ."; the "cheap gray plastic radio knobs look like something you'd find on a $20 clock radio from Target"; the "thumbwheel climate controls are very fickle"; and that "four adults don't fit comfortably for long periods of time." They also said
In addition to its riotous handling, cool looks, and increased usability, the Mini Cooper Clubman is one of the best cars in the world for driving at highway speeds with the sunroof open.
