Munich - An entry-level One version of the practical Mini Clubman estate is to make its debut at the Geneva car show from March 5 to 15 and will go on sale in Europe the same month, owners BMW have announced.

The Mini One Clubman uses an upgraded version of the 1.4-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine turning out 95 horsepower. Combined fuel consumption is given as 5.4 litres per
100 kilometres with a CO2 emission figure of 128 g/km.

A short-shifting six-speed manual transmission is standard, while buyers can also opt for a 6-speed auto with manual-shift capability. Boosting the eco-credentials of the newcomer are auto stop-start and brake energy regeneration systems.

With 95 horsepower on tap the newcomer accelerates to 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds and boasts a top speed of 183 km/h.

New exterior colour combinations will also be available for the Mini One Clubman, allowing customers to specify silver or black variants of this model with the same colour C-pillars. Previously the C-pillar was always supplied in a contrasting shade.

A slightly-detuned, 75 hp engine is also being slotted into the basic Mini One, three-door hatch. From January 2009, air-conditioning is being fitted as standard to all Mini models. (dpa)