The new MINI Paceman is offering further increased driving fun and optimised efficiency. It comes with the selection of two petrol and two diesel engines each with four cylinders. The range also includes the top athlete MINI John Cooper Works Paceman with 160 kW/218 bhp 4-cylinder turbo engine. All model variants are now with emission rating according to the EU6 emission standard and extended MINIMALISM technology including optimised aerodynamic properties to reduce fuel consumption and emission levels. The output is increased by 5 kW to 140 kW/190 bhp in the MINI Cooper S Paceman. 6-speed manual transmission is standard, 6-speed automatic transmission comes as an an option. All-wheel drive system ALL4 is standard in the MINI John Cooper Works Paceman and optional for all other models.

Unique go-kart feeling thanks to high-quality suspension technology with McPherson spring struts and forged wishbones on the front axle, multilink rear axle and electromechanical power steering including Servotronic. The sports chassis is standard for all model variants, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) including Electronic Differential Lock Control standard or optional, depending on model variant.

Integrated safety concept with crash-optimised body structure; extensive standard safety features now also include tyre pressure control on each wheel and daytime driving lights; occupant protection at the same level as the MINI Countryman, which scored the top 5-star rating on the Euro NCAP crash test.