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The 2024 MINI Clubman is a great way to stand out on the roads of Charlotte. This is a smaller wagon with a unique exterior design and a posh, cozy interior. Here at Hendrick MINI, we enjoy spending time in the MINI Clubman, thanks to its well-equipped interior. Here are a few of its best interior features.

There's plenty of room for five adults inside of the 2024 MINI Clubman. The seats are comfortable up front and in the back. Power-adjustable seats are available up front. You can also opt for heated front seats to help deal with those…

If you are looking for a vehicle that has great performance features for commuting and traveling, check out the 2024 MINI hardtop 4-door. This MINI has two engine options, which depend on the Cooper you decide on.

The 2024 MINI Cooper hardtop 4-door has a twin-power turbo engine that is 1.5L and three cylinders. This engine has 134 horsepower @ 4500 rpm. There is also up to 162 pound-feet of torque @ 1480 rpm.

The 2024 MINI Cooper S hardtop 4-door has an inline 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. This engine has 189 horsepower 

The folks at Hendrick MINI want to help you or other drivers in your family develop safe driving habits. One way to do this is to use a tool such as Apple CarPlay whenever you drive to work, school or other destinations.

This tool is compatible with devices using the iOS operating systems such as the iPhone or iPad. To activate, you can simply pair your device with the app when you get into your vehicle. After it has been activated, you can make various commands with your voice such as asking for directions or asking the app to answer…

The purpose of having any type of floor mat is to ensure that you vehicle stays clean. You have two options, which are all weather floor mats and carpet mats. Carpet mats are typically made out of nylon and berber. They also have different types of thickness, which makes these mats comfortable under your feet. You can also customize the mats to fit your style preferences. However, these mats are hard to clean. They can also be damaged by dirt and debris.

All-weather mats are made out of rubber. They are simple to clean. They just need to be sprayed…

The new MINI Cooper two-door hardtop makes even ordinary trips more fun, and with its range of technology features, you may never want the journey to end.

Sync your smartphone using either Apple CarPlay Or Android Auto to access your own curated entertainment options, like podcasts, playlists or audiobooks. The available Harmon Kardon audio system will make your favorite entertainment options shine. With a special MINI app, you can turn on the air conditioner or heater before you enter the car, ensuring it’s at the perfect temperature before you set out.

The 2024 MINI Convertible is a small two-door car with a stylish and distinctly European design. It offers great performance and handling. It's simply a fun little convertible to cruise around the streets of Charlotte in. Here at Hendrick MINI, we want to share some of our favorite MINI Convertible performance features.

There are three available engines, depending on your trim level. The base engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter with three cylinders. This model makes 134 horsepower, which offers good acceleration for such a small car with FWD (front-wheel drive). The MINI Convertible S

You need winter tires because summer and all-season tires are not equipped to handle excess amounts of snow and ice. Improved control and traction are two of the other benefits that you can reap from getting winter tires. Studded, studdable and studless are the options you have. Studded tires come with metal spikes that are designed to give you better grip. They can also get through ice and snow. However, studded tires may not be an option in certain areas.

Studless tires have deep tread depths. This makes it easier for the snow and ice to disperse. Studdable tires take…

When the seasons change from summer to winter, there are a few things that you can do to ensure that your car is ready for the season. One of the first things to consider is changing your tires to winter tires so that you have the best traction on the road while driving in Charlotte. You also want to make sure there is proper tire pressure as colder temperatures can sometimes result in lower pressure.

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Check the antifreeze in your car before driving for extended periods of time in winter. This fluid can keep the engine, radiator, and other…

The glare from other vehicles' headlights can be blinding, which naturally makes driving around Charlotte dangerous at night. Fortunately, many of the vehicles available at Hendrick MINI come equipped with auto-dimming rearview mirrors that can reduce the glare from headlights and keep you a little safer at night.

Auto-dimming rearview mirrors work by relying on sensors that detect glare from other headlights. When this glare becomes too bright, the sensors in a mirror release a charge through an electrochromic gel located between the layers of glass that make up a mirror. 

Whoever said a small vehicle could not have advanced performance features has not seen the 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman at Hendrick MINI. The car comes with two engine options providing adequate power for everyday rides.

S Clubman and S Clubman All4 models feature a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 189 ponies and 206 pound-feet of torque. Charlotte drivers who select the John Cooper Works Clubman All4 will enjoy the available 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain,