The three models will have aluminium bodies and share the same basic layout consisting of the Roadster's motor and gearbox but with all - new, flat battery packs that will make up the vehicle's floor. (evo.co.uk)
The standard Sonata Hybrid gets the same basic layout, just with downsized electrical components. (autoweek.com)
It seems odd that Mini would create a new model with the same basic layout of another car in its lineup, but the Paceman seems to be aimed at potential buyers turned off by the other model's small size. (cnet.com)