Mini is one of the most charming manufacturers . When BMW Group acquired it and set about securing its future, many thought it would fail. However, time and sales proved them right worldwide. This led the Bavarian company's board of directors to go "crazy," greenlighting a series of models that had little, if anything, to do with the brand. Does the Paceman, launched in 2011, ring a bell?
The Mini Paceman , though many might not recognize it as such, is one of the most original models the British automaker has ever sold. It arrived alongside the first generation of the revived Countryman, but its fate was not the same. In 2016, BMW executives decided it should be discontinued because it was cannibalizing sales of its more "practical" sibling. And now, guess what? It might be making a comeback, although it's still just a rumor…
The Mini Paceman could come back to life as a dedicated electric…
As you know, SUVs are all the rage, and while the Mini Paceman already championed this concept, it had a three-door, coupé-style body . So far, so good, but to have more "chance" in the market, it needs that extra practicality the original lacked. Well, several sources indicate that the new model will be revived with a similar style, albeit with five doors and a cleaner, more eco-friendly powertrain …
Yes, because based on the electric vehicle platform that Mini is developing, it would be revived. Hence, these sources indicate that it would have all-wheel drive versions and a battery with an energy capacity of around 60 kWh . The problem is that they aren't giving any clues about the powertrain, as the British company is working on developing its future electric range. What is certain, however, is that it will sport a typical Mini design.
Finally, Car magazine ventures to predict when this hypothetical electric Mini Paceman might see the light of day . If everything goes according to the sources they've spoken to at the company, its debut would take place in 2024. This date, as you know, is tentative, although it could align with the company's plans. Between now and 2030, while their electrification strategy takes shape, they will sell both combustion engine and electric vehicles, and this Paceman could be among the possible candidates …
We'll have to keep a close eye on their plans because Mini will have more than one surprise in store in the coming years …
Source – Car
