Photo Gallery: MINI Paceman vs the Countryman

With the Paceman, MINI has introduced a car that is approximately the same size as the Countryman, but with arguably less versatility. So what's the point? It comes down to style and positioning. Two doors vs four doesn't quite tell the entire story. Seeing the two in the flesh you're immediately struck by the proportion of the Paceman. It just feels right where the Countryman suddenly (especially sitting next to the Paceman) feels almost a bit forced. Yet there are very few examples in the automotive world of two cars sharing so much in terms of components and chassis, while driving and looking so distinctly different.

The Countryman Gets Properly Named for 2013

Starting with March production the Countryman will follow the Paceman and become the second MINI to actually have its model name on it. According to those familiar with the situation, MINI is...

MINI Releases Limited Edition JCW Dakar Countryman

Limited to just 11 units and sold only in France, the awkwardly named “MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar Winner 2013″ is the first MINI to feature matte paint of any...

Review: MINI Paceman Cooper S ALL4

MINI is a car brand that means a lot of different things to a great many people. For some, it’s about economy. For others, it’s style. For many, MINI is about performance....

Video: MINI Lands Unassisted Backflip

On a snowy ramp in Tignes, France, aptly-described daredevil Guerlain Chicherit successfully backflipped a MINI Countryman racing car. MINI teased this stunt back in January, but neglected to show us how the...

MINI and Burton Go Freestyle with RE:LAAX

Official News from MINI: MINI provides creative highlights of the off-piste variety at the season’s curtain-raiser – the Burton European Open in Laax. The MINI Countryman takes a turn for the artistic....