R60 [Autoblog] Mini changing Paceman name to Countryman Coupe for production

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Mar 14, 2012 | 12:05 PM

Karrock

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[Autoblog] Mini changing Paceman name to Countryman Coupe for production

Didn't want to double-post -- wish there was a way to link a thread to more than one forum section...

[Autoblog] Mini changing Paceman name to Countryman Coupe for production

Kinda makes sense, kinda doesn't... Haven't decided whether it's a good thing or a bad thing...

Mar 14, 2012 | 11:39 PM

Ayces

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I think they are just trying to make the name ridiculously long...
Mini Cooper S Countryman All 4 Coupe

Or even better...
Mini John Cooper Works Countryman All 4 Coupe

Mar 15, 2012 | 08:23 AM

eggmole

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I wonder if changing the name will help them avaoid paying extra fees for creating and certifing an entriely new vehicle for the US. if it is then i guess anything to keep the price from blowing up.