2011 NAIAS Preview: MINI Paceman concept

As NAIAS is round the corner, big brands revealing their vehicles ahead of their public viewing at the show is evident. So, another addition in many previewed vehicles ahead of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show is MINI Paceman concept. Designed to appeal to the youths who love to stand out from the masses, the model hints at a two door version of the four door Countryman that will hit the showrooms next year.

Featuring bold front fascia, sloping roofline and 19 inch alloy wheels, the Paceman concept will get power from John Cooper Works’ tuned 1.6 liter four cylinder engine hooked up to Mini’s ALL4 permanent four-wheel drive system. Engine generates 208 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. The torque, however, can be increased to 207 lb-ft with Overboost function.
Mini Paceman has dimensions identical to that of Countryman crossover but a larger tailgate. In the interior, the four seat cabin has leather upholstery, a full-length center rail system and unique door panel trim. Though Paceman is merely a concept for the time being but MINI has hinted it could become “another building block in the ongoing development of the brand and its product portfolio.”