Showing posts with label 2013 Mini Paceman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 Mini Paceman. Show all posts
Monday, 18 June 2012
2013 Mini Cooper S
2013 Mini Cooper S - The mainstay of Mini's lineup looks set to grow in size as it merges platforms with BMW's next 1-series. Mini’s upcoming hardtop isn’t as inappropriately named as is Mountain Dew—seriously, on what mountain does Hi-Liter-colored sugar water condense?—but when the next generation of the hatchback arrives in 2013, it’s going to be rather less mini than it is today.A brand new generation of the MINI Cooper is just around the corner, and that means replacements for all the different variants including the sportier S and John Cooper Works trims, as well as new versions of the Clubman, Countryman and all the other bodystyles MINI is now offering.
However, according to a new report there may be some changes in store for the upcoming MkIII MINI Cooper range. The biggest change, according to Autocar, will be the introduction of a regular five-door MINI Cooper, possibly as the new Clubman. Aimed at families with small children who still want to own a MINI but don't want to upsize to something like the MINI Countryman, the new car would feature four conventional doors and a rear tailgate. MINI is hoping the increased flexibility will make the new Cooper appeal to a wider audience and boost sales beyond last year’s tally of roughly 285,000 units. Note, despite the additional set of doors, the rear seats will still only be suitable for small children so parents with a couple of teens best look elsewhere or at least have a second car if a MINI is a must.
Sunday, 17 June 2012
2013 Mini Paceman
2013 Mini Paceman - The new boss of Mini Australia says the British brand will add a seventh model to its local line-up in 2013 and promises there are plenty more to come in the future. Mini Australia general manager Kai Bruesewitz confirmed the production version of the Mini Paceman concept will be the next all-new model line to be added to the range.
The Paceman is a two-door concept coupe that debuted last year, and our sources say it's a lock for production. Mini will have to work hard with this model, though, which is essentially the forthcoming Countryman minus two doors. The Paceman should either get real horsepower and ride considerably lower than the Countryman (think: a big version of the Mini Cooper S, but with all-wheel drive), or be made even more all-road capable than the Countryman, as a rival to the likes of the Subaru WRX—of course in full rally-car livery. The latter may actually be more likely, as Mini is racing a 2011 Countryman in the World Rally Championships.
Mini Paceman will launch its seventh model – a two-door version of the Countryman crossover – at the Paris Motor Show later this year, and our trusty spy photographers recently spotted this prototype out testing. Many sources have stated that the car will be dubbed Countryman Coupe when it hits the market, but we've also heard rumors that the vehicle will wear the Paceman name that was given to the original concept that debuted at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.
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