Amidst growing competition in the compact hatchback and crossover segment, Mini will stop production of its 2014 Mini Coupe, 2014 Mini Roadster, and 2015 Mini
Paceman models.
The closest alternatives to a Nissan Juke NISMO would be the significantly more expensive Mini Countryman and Mini
Paceman models in S or John Cooper Works trim.
In April, MINI rolled out the facelifted MINI Countryman and
Paceman models.
At launch there will be four options available in
the Paceman model range.
The new
Paceman model, introduced at last year's Paris Motor Show, follows the lead of the plump Countryman model in its larger dimensions.
The standard
Paceman model will come with a naturally aspirated 1.6 - liter four - cylinder engine with 122 hp and 118 lb - ft of torque.
Recently at the 2012 LA Auto Show, MINI showcased its new
Paceman model, which it has now announced will get a hot John Cooper Works variant.
But if you're eyeing the Paceman with an enthusiast intent, thinking it might be fun to participate in local autocross events, skip
the Paceman model and go for the standard hatchback.
Not exact matches
Minis multiply With the
Paceman, Mini's lineup grows to seven
models.
A Magna Steyr spokesman said that the company hasn't yet been permitted to disclose which BMW
model will replace the Countryman and
Paceman while spokespeople at BMW and Toyota Europe declined to comment.
BMW has stated that it will contract Magna Steyr, a subsidiary of Magna International Inc., to build its Z4 successor after it decided to end production of two
models in Austria this year, the Mini Countryman and
Paceman.
As many as eight
model lines of the new MINI are expected, including three and five - door hatchbacks and replacements for the Cabriolet, Clubman, Countryman and
Paceman.
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Paceman Mitsubishi Mirage Nissan Versa Note Porsche Cayman / Cayman S Smart fortwo electric Toyota Corolla Trucks / utility vehicles Acura MDX BMW X5 Buick Encore Chevrolet Silverado Ford Transit Connect / Wagon GMC Sierra Hyundai Santa Fe (long wheelbase) Jeep Cherokee Kia Sorento Land Rover Range Rover Sport Mitsubishi Outlander Nissan Rogue Nissan NV200 Compact Ram 2500/3500 Subaru Forester Toyota 4Runner Toyota Tundra Toyota RAV4
The local
Paceman range will consist of only two
model specifications: 90kW / 160Nm Cooper and 135kW / 260Nm Cooper S.
All
models, except the Cooper
Paceman, can be optioned with MINI's All4 all - wheel drive system.
The MINI
Paceman is equipped as standard with a six - speed manual gearbox, while a six - speed automatic — complete with the Steptronic function enabling manual gearshifts — is available as an option for all
models.
In the MINI Cooper S
Paceman and MINI Cooper SD
Paceman, the automatic gearbox also comes with shift paddles attached to the steering wheel; these can be ordered as an option for all other
models.
They share the same genes, but dance to slightly different tunes; the
Paceman is essentially the four - door Countryman in sportier two - door form, a move that, according to Mini, sees the brand pressing ahead with its commitment to add new and innovative vehicles to its
model range.
The two - door coupe will be the seventh
model for the brand.The
Paceman line offers a choice of four engines: two gasoline and two...
The
Paceman becomes the second crossover
model in...
Mini decided to add some flavor to the Countryman and
Paceman lineup and added a new Frozen Black metallic paint offered in a limited edition for the top
models in the lineup.
Mini has been on an expanding spree with new
models joining the lineup such as the Countryman,
Paceman, Coupe, and the
model we're taking a closer look at today, the Roadster.
This means the production version MINI
Paceman will join the automaker's
model lineup as the 7th member, although at this point an exact time frame for when that will happen was not specified.
Both
models also serve as the basis for two other extreme athletes: the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman and the MINI John Cooper Works
Paceman offer drive and suspension technology developed on the basis of racing expertise, all - wheel drive as standard and a striking exterior and interior design.
Like the Countryman, Mini offers its All4 all - wheel - drive system on the
Paceman, which might make it a more attractive
model than the standard hatchback in regions with slippery road conditions.
The
model I tested was the Cooper S
Paceman with all - wheel drive and optional navigation.
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.
Using an iOS device or USB drive, the
Paceman exhibited the same music library interface I've complained about in BMW
models, BMW being Mini's parent company.
[51] On 5 July 2012, senior vice president of Mini brand management, Dr. Kay Segler, announced that, «the Mini
Paceman is the official name of the brand's seventh
model, which will be launched next year (2013) in the U.S.» [52] The production version was launched at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, with sales starting in most international markets by the second quarter of 2013.
The
Paceman, which the company touts as the world's first sports activity coupe (SAC) for the premium small and compact segment, is the seventh
model in its family.
Whether you're in the market for a sporty MINI Cooper S Roadster Convertible, a MINI
Paceman Cooper S SUV, or a MINI Cooper Clubman Wagon, we have all of these
models and many more.
For those familiar with Mini's lineup, the
Paceman is essentially a two - door version of the four - door Countryman — the brand's largest
model and, until the addition of the
Paceman, the only Mini with available All4 all - wheel drive.
The British automaker has recently introduced its seventh
model,
Paceman, which is a three - door
model based on the Countryman.
Paceman is a cooler name the Countryman Coupe and it will stop buyers coming out of a MINI showroom with the much smaller MINI Coupe because they got confused with the now enormous range of MINI
models on offer.
For its price and all the options it has, you can really make a statement with the
Paceman the likes of which you can't do with other
models.