The MINI Paceman will be launched with the Cooper and Cooper S models, priced from $35,900 and $44,100 respectively.
Both the Cooper Paceman and Cooper S Paceman are powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine featuring fully variable valve management which, in standard guise, is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
In the Cooper Paceman, this engine develops 90kW of power with 160 Nm of torque which propels it from 0-100 km/h in a time of 10.4 seconds – and it manages a combined fuel consumption of 6.5l/100 kms, emitting 152 g/km of CO2.
In the Cooper S Paceman, the engine joins forces with a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection to generate maximum output of 135 kW with peak torque of 240 Nm – which is on tap from as low as 1600 rpm.
An overboost function is at the driver’s disposal to provide particularly powerful bursts of acceleration, increasing torque to as much as 260 Nm for a short time between 1700 and 4500 rpm.
All of which enables the Cooper S Paceman to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 217 km/h. Despite this smile-inducing acceleration, average fuel economy in the EU test cycle stands at an impressive 6.6l/100 kms, and CO2 emissions are just 154 grams per kilometre.
When selected with the optional 6-speed automatic transmission, the sprint to 100 km/h takes a marginally longer 11.5 seconds for the Cooper Paceman – or 7.8 seconds for the Cooper S model – while the fuel consumption and emissions also increase slightly to 7.6 l/100 km/h and 177 g/km, and 7.5 l/100 km and 175 g/km, respectively.
The Paceman borrows more than just its platform from its Countryman stable mate, as it shares the same standard specification for the respective models albeit with a couple of additions.
The Cooper Paceman gets stability control, 16” 5-star single spoke alloys, front and rear fog lights, automatic headlights with rain sensing wipers, interior lights package, sports leather multi-function steering wheel, chrome line interior and bluetooth mobile phone preparation with USB interface.
Above and beyond this, the Cooper S Paceman also receives traction control, sport mode, 17” 5-hole black star alloy wheels, clear indicator lenses and stainless steel trim for the pedals and footrest. Additionally, standard kit for both models includes sports seats and sports suspension, which further enhances the dynamic nature of Paceman.
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