Motoring File has managed to get hold of photos of the interior of the 2008 MINI Clubman.

It looks as if they were taken while somebody had the car n loan, but they give (so far) the best idea of what the interior is like:

Showing the Suicide Door

Here you can see the suicide door on the wrong side of the car. I firmly believe that this car has been designed for the US and European market, completely ignoring the UK, Australia and anywhere else that drives on the left. Putting the suicide door on the drivers’ side (for a UK car) means that anyone getting in or out of the back will be stepping into traffic. Why didn’t they put the door on both sides? My guess is “one makes it funky, two makes it an RX8″.

Front and Rear Seats

From here you can see the entry way into the rear seats. It’s not huge and the occupant will have to step over the seat belt to get in. Yeah, nice job MINI!

There are more photos on Motoring File’s report along with a number comments, both good and bad.