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If you're longing for a bigger Mini and the Countryman doesn't quite do it for you, the Paceman may be what you've been waiting for. Smaller than a compact crossover like the Ford Escape,
If you regularly need to fill the rear seats, the Nissan Juke, Subaru XV Crosstrek or the Mini Countryman all have easier access. Traditional crossover SUVs such as the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Maz
While all Paceman models use an efficient 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, it's available in three power outputs, each translating to a different driving experience. On the low end are Cooper Paceman models with a naturally aspirated (non-turbocharged) engine. Acceleration in these models is rather leisurely, with a 0-60 mph time – about how long it takes to get to freeway speeds – of 10.8 seconds for models with the 6-speed automatic transmission and 9.7 seconds for those with Mini's excellent 6-speed manual. More enjoyable are
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