The four-seat Mini Paceman represents the seventh body style in Mini’s quickly multiplying lineup. It shares its underpinnings and wheelbase with the four-door Countryman; like the Countryman it also has available all-wheel drive.
The Paceman comes in Cooper Paceman or Cooper S Paceman variants, signaling a normally aspirated or turbocharged four-cylinder. Manual or automatic transmissions come with either car, but the Cooper S Paceman is the only one with optional all-wheel drive.
(Skip to details on the: John Cooper Works Paceman) New for 2014 Heated mirrors and washer jets are now standard. The unusual Center Rail sliding-console system has been replaced by standard dual cupholders for the backseat with a 12-volt power outlet and iPod holder. The Comfort suspension is now standard with the Sport suspension as a no-charge option.
A newly available City Package includes an alarm system, power-folding side mirrors, heated mirrors and washer jets, auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors, rear parking sensors and a proximity key. Also available for 2014 are interior and exterior John Cooper Works packages that add the sportier styling features of John Cooper Works models, but not their performance upgrades. Exterior Highlights
Standard 17-inch alloy wheels; 18- or 19-inch wheels available
Rear spoiler
Polished exhaust tip
Available front fog lights
Available contrasting roof and mirror caps
Available panoramic moonroof
Interior Highlights
Large central speedometer
Front sport seats
Simulated leather upholstery; cloth/leather and leather upholstery available
Folding backseat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Available front seat heaters
Available automatic air conditioning
Available Harman Kardon stereo
Available navigation system
Under the Hood
121-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
Available 181-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder
Six-speed manual transmission
Available six-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive available
Safety Features
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags
All-disc antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
John Cooper Works Paceman A John Cooper Works version of Mini’s Paceman is available for buyers craving more performance. John Cooper Works models are powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that makes 208 hp and 192 pounds-feet of torque. (The engine, according to Mini, can briefly boost pressure when accelerating to achieve 207 pounds-feet of torque.)
Six-speed manual transmission; available six-speed automatic with shift paddles on the steering wheel
