2nd Gen Paceman Most liked posts in thread: Paceman review...and BMW X1 too.

  1. rkw

    rkw Well-Known Member

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    #2 rkw, Jun 17, 2013
    Yes, they are built on the same platform. It's been mentioned on MotoringFile several times.

    In the US, even the base model X1 has a 2 liter engine with 240 hp. You'd need the Paceman S for something approaching a proper comparison.
     
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    Angib New Member

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    #3 Angib, Jun 18, 2013
    The next generation of X1 and Mini will share platforms but the current ones definitely do not - little things like one having a longitudinal engine and the other a transverse engine.
     
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    #4 beken, Jun 18, 2013
    The handling was noticeably different and I preferred the handling of the Paceman. I felt it far more balanced over bumpy and curvy roads than the X1. The rear of the X1 felt like it lightened up too much going over certain bumps. I didn't think it was just a matter of suspension tuning that would do that.