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Mini Countryman Paceman owners manuals
- Limited acceleration with the base engine
- The ride can be stiff or loud for some
- Cargo space is not as large as many rivals
- Ergonomic problems with some controls
- More expensive than the similar Countryman but has two fewer doors and less headroom
- Illumination of the 'Service Engine Soon' (MIL) lamp
- The ‘check engine’ or ‘service engine soon’ warnings can appear
- The engine can take longer to reach operating temperature
Model overview
The Mini Paceman is a subcompact, four-passenger SUV based on the crossover Mini Countryman, built and sold by Mini. Launched as the Paceman concept in 2011 at the North American International Auto Show, production began later that year with a making model introduced in 2012.
In 2016, BMW affirmed that the creation of the Paceman would terminate by the end of 2016.
The Mini Cooper Paceman comes available in base, Cooper S and John Cooper Works (JCW) trim levels. The ALL4 all-wheel-drive system is optional on Cooper S and by default on JCW.
The base version of the Mini Cooper Paceman is equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 121 hp and 118 pound-feet of torque. It comes paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard on all trim levels.
Mini Paceman known problems
Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Mini Paceman are:
