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.
