It won’t be the same three-door crossover as the previous one.
Mini declared a year ago it would launch the last combustion-powered car by 2025, before moving to a fully electric brand. The company is already making the transition to adopt the new propulsion technology. It plans to launch 2 all-electric crossovers and possibly a replacement for the Mini Paceman.
According to Car, Mini will revive the Paceman nameplate that it used from 2013 to 2016. (pictured above). The new Paceman will be available next year and will feature a four-door crossover design to increase its appeal in the compact crossover market. Although a three-door crossover is more appealing, it is not what most customers desire.
The publication’s sources suggest that the new Paceman could be equipped with all-wheel drive. Although it is not clear what electric powertrain Mini will use for the Paceman’s arrival, Car sources indicated that the crossover could have a 60-kilowatt-hour battery. Mini CEO Bernd Korber told Car that his company would use an EV platform bespoke to it and an evolution its current architecture as the foundation for its future vehicles.
The next-generation Mini Cooper will also be used by the Paceman to borrow some of its styling cues. This includes interior and exterior touches. However, we expect similar interiors to be featured in Mini’s new lineup. According to the report, the new Pacemen’s roofline is expected to be lower than the previous model and will feature a larger body-colored grille. The brand’s trademark styling cues will be preserved in the next-generation Cooper, as seen by spy shots. We can expect them to make their way onto this Paceman.
Mini will continue to offer both combustion cars and electric vehicles until 2030 as it navigates the next few decades of changes in the auto industry. Although battery-electric powertrains offer many benefits, they are heavy and large, making it difficult to fit them into small vehicles like Mini’s. Mini’s transition to electric vehicles will be easier as technology improves.