MINI Paceman Moves in for its Debut
It’s certainly more impressive in person and even better in motion. All three of us liked it quite a bit more than we thought we would. I was surprised to see it power up and move under it’s own power given the windows are so darkly tinted. Behind those windows is a 100% stock Countryman interior not intended to be seen. The final interior design will blend the front of a Countryman with something a bit more unique in the back.
Another interesting fact about this car – it’s identical in length to the R60. It’s simply more sculptural and horizontal than the R60.
<p>Same length as the R60? What’s the point then?? If you’re going to keep the bulk, you might as well keep the doors.</p>
<p>Very Nice!</p>
<p>mini, MINI, BIGGIE.
Will the REAL MINI please stand up.</p>
<p>“All three of us liked it quite a bit more than we thought we would.”</p>
<p>Very diplomatic… :)</p>
<p>I don’t know … for me, this “vehicle” has yet to disappoint.</p>
<p>Well according to Edmunds Inside Line The Paceman is “Green Lighted” for production. What have you three heard? Here’s the posting on their site:</p>
<p><a href="http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2011/01/2011-detroit-auto-show-mini-paceman-gets-thumbs-up-for-production.html" rel="nofollow ugc">http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2011/01/2011-detroit-auto-show-mini-paceman-gets-thumbs-up-for-production.html</a></p>
<p>SORRY, I AIN’T DRINKING THE KOOLAID!</p>
<p>Why doesn’t BMW just rename it like Say GM does their GMC stuff? They could call this a BMC. Big MINI Car?</p>
<p>GAK!</p>