It would appear as though MINI itself is responsible for leaking these images of the new Paceman. According to MotoringFile the pics were originally published in the online version of MINI Space magazine, but when we followed the link provided it drew a blank.
Never mind that, here’s the pics. You can make out the Paceman badge running across the rear tailgate, which confirms once and for all the naming of what is effectively a Countryman coupé.
We’re told the Paceman is due for an online release of information before the Paris Motor Show, where it will make its public debut. European sales should start before the end of the year and that being the case we’d expect to see the Paceman in Australia around six months later; that’s if we get it at all.
With no rational reasons why, that we can think of, we really like this car! Early previews from the Euro press have been promising too.
[Source: MotoringFile]
7 replies on “MINI Paceman unofficially officially revealed”
Looks like this http://www.autocarsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2013-Victoria-Beckham-edition-Range-Rover-Evoque.jpg
just less 4×4 ahah.
What’s there not to like. It’s a good looking car!
Wow, I really like this, with the exception of the dinner plate-sized Mini badge on the back.
It’s unlike BMW to have such large badges. I like the front and side profiles, but the rear incl tail-lights is something that may grow on me.
The rear badge has to be big because I assume it doubles as the boot opener.
Yep, as expected, this is the real deal. MINI has released official info now, but you’ll have to wait a bit before I can get the update online.
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