Even Mini, or BMW rather, were surprised at the success of the Mini Countryman. It’s now Mini’s top-selling model in the UK. It certainly surprised me as I don’t like it much. Why the success? Probably because it’s a far more practical car than the Mini *hatchback but shares a lot of the smaller car’s styling. Especially inside. So it stands to reason that the Paceman, the latest offering from the Mini *cookbook, will also be a sales success. Full article at Richard Hammond on the new Mini Paceman - Richard Hammond - Mirror Online