Today MINI has taken the wraps off of the first real US specific news about the forthcoming MINI Paceman. We don’t have pricing or final weights yet (you can check out the EU figures here) but we do have some new details. As expected the Paceman will debut with two model at the start; the Cooper and Cooper S. Also worth noting the Pacemen will be available only with four seats as the rear bench in the Countryman will not be offered in the two door R61.

Official Release: MINI presents the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé in the premium small and compact vehicle segment; MINI Paceman is the seventh model in the brand family and offers an innovative combination of sporty, extrovert design, hallmark MINI driving fun and an exclusive interior ambience; unique, yet typically MINI, vehicle concept opens up new target groups for the brand’s inimitable style; two doors, large tailgate, lounge concept with two individual seats in the rear.

Official presser, photo gallery and a few videos at MotoringFile...