Mini News MINI Paceman Photos Leaked… by MINI?

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  1. Nathan

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    #1 Nathan, Sep 6, 2012
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    The full MINI Paceman internet debut was scheduled to drop on soon, but not quite this soon. MINI Space, MINI’s online version of it’s print magazine, has published a wonderful story on southeast London’s Gastro scene through the eyes of Sam Bompas and Harry Parr, well known local foodies. The problem? It’s full of un-camouflaged images of the forthcoming MINI Paceman. But it’s really not a problem because, as these photos show, the Paceman is a surprisingly dynamic and interesting looking little car. And unlike most highly edited and re-touched launch photos, what we see here show off the shape and the details in a real-world way.

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    The Paceman will make it’s internet debut shortly and have it’s public coming out party at the Paris Motor Show later this month. We expect it to hit European and UK dealers sometime in November with US sales starting in December or January. Pricing has yet to be announced but we expect a slightly increase in prices over the four door Countryman.

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    MotoringFile be driving the Paceman later this fall but if early reviews from the UK press are anything to go by, it may be right a few of the wrongs some of you have expressed about the R60.

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  2. carboman

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    Love it! I think Mini did a great job differentiating it from the Countryman and the overall look is fantastic.
     
  3. Dave.0

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    It looks ok for starters, and could have been worse.

    Now it just needs to be blacked out, lowered and real power added.

    That way you can have an AWD track car.
     
  4. Justa Jim

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    I have no problem with them making another car in the line up. Not sure I understand why a smaller, no AWD, version of the R60 costs more. Not sure exactly what the point of it is either, but if people buy it, then that is a good thing. :Thumbsup:

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    Yeah a small AWD hard top JCW MINI would be great.

    Oh wait it would be faster than the GP II just like they found out developing the droptop Coupe JCW. :devil:

    Thats the real reason why they are not making a JCW Speedster....:aureola::idea::D
     
  6. yellowbritishrocket

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    no AWD? i dont think my eyes are playing tricks on me but i think i do spy a All4 badge on the door
     
  7. Nathan

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    Eyes are not playing tricks, the Paceman should be in all the usual Cooper, Cooper S and All4 variants, just like the Countryman.
     
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    Some Where between here and there.
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    It is a sharp looking vehicle.
     
  9. Justa Jim

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    Sorry, I missed that. In that case I can see why folks would want one. I'll have to give it a closer look. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
  10. eMINIparts

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    Can't wait for it to hit the showroom floor.
     
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    That looks really sharp. I imagine that it will be a huge success in the U.S.
     
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    Not sure of what the advantages are of this model?
     

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