{"id":4625,"date":"2013-03-29T00:18:57","date_gmt":"2013-03-29T00:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=4625"},"modified":"2015-03-18T19:51:52","modified_gmt":"2015-03-18T19:51:52","slug":"first-drive-mini-paceman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/first-drive-mini-paceman\/","title":{"rendered":"First Drive &#8211; MINI Paceman"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4630\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/paceman1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4630\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4630\" alt=\"The Paceman is only MINI  to be identified by a rear nameplate\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/paceman1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/paceman1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/paceman1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Paceman is the only MINI to be identified by a rear nameplate<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><em><br \/>\nMINI is adding to the family, yet again and the newest member is the Paceman<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong> The seventh and latest model to wear the MINI badge is an SAV, a Sports Activity Vehicle called the Paceman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions of the new Mini Paceman:<\/strong> Essentially the Paceman is a sporty two-door coup\u00e9 version of the Countryman; while the Countryman was designed to appeal to young families unimpressed by the typical mini-MPV, the Paceman is all about style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about the interior?<\/strong> While purists might sniff at the idea of yet another MINI incarnation and worry about DNA dilution, jump behind the wheel of the latest version and it is MINI to the core. From the speedometer to the snappy toggle switches it\u2019s all very funky and retro. Ergonomics are not MINI\u2019s strong point and there are small and oddly shaped storage bins throughout and the trademark speedometer, while huge, is still as hard to read. Space in the front is good but limited in the rear which would be far from enticing on longer trips. The boot space is a decent 330 litres, which expands to 1080 litres with the rear seats folded down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And on the road?\u00a0<\/strong> At the launch we had an opportunity to test both the Cooper SD ALL4 Paceman and the Cooper S. According to MINI, next only to style, driving dynamics and the characteristic go-cart handling are the main reasons why buyers opt for this brand. With this in mind the Paceman certainly doesn&#8217;t disappoint. While it is not as sharp as the hatch and the extra weight is apparent it negotiates the twists and bends with reassuring ease.\u00a0 The sports suspension is overly firm though and on less than super smooth roads tractions suffers.\u00a0 As a result the joy of this MINI is revealed to the driver only and passengers are not as well rewarded.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4631\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/paceman2.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4631\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4631\" alt=\"As always with MINI, there is an extensive choice of bonnet stripes, upholstery variants, interior surfaces and Colour Lines\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/paceman2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/paceman2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/paceman2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As always with MINI, there is an extensive choice of bonnet stripes, upholstery variants, interior surfaces &amp; Colour Lines<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>How Much?<\/strong> Prices for the Paceman start at \u20ac27,060 which is almost three thousand more than for the Countryman.\u00a0 The range topping MINI Cooper SD ALL4 Paceman is \u20ac35,070.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Safe?\u00a0<\/strong> As with other MINIs there is an extensive range of safety equipment including front and side airbags. Side curtain airbags are fitted in both the front and back. ISOFIX child seat attachments in the rear and a tyre pressure warning are on every Paceman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about my options:<\/strong> There are 4 engines to choose from\u2013 two petrol and two diesels \u2013 with outputs ranging from 112 bhp to 184 bhp \u00a0available for the MINI Paceman and a six-speed automatic gearbox can be ordered as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual.\u00a0 The all-wheel-drive option is available on all versions of the Paceman and directs 100 per cent of the power to the front wheels but can send half to the rear if the tyres lose grip. In \u00a0line with other Minis the possibilities\u00a0are endless\u00a0in terms\u00a0of\u00a0variants and personalisation options.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 words to describe the MINI Paceman:<\/strong> Stylish; Muscular; Fun<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mini.ie\/\">Mini.ie<\/a>\u00a0or the Mini Ireland\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MINI.Ireland\">facebook\u00a0<\/a>page<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>29th March, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MINI is adding to the family, yet again and the newest member is the Paceman What is it? The seventh and latest model to wear the MINI badge is an SAV, a Sports Activity Vehicle called the Paceman. 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