Mini Cooper Paceman S

The Paceman S has a 181-hp, 1.6-liter turbo engine that teams up with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission; all-wheel drive is optional. The JCW version ups horsepower to 208 and has standard all-wheel drive, a retuned suspension, 18-inch wheels, and an aero kit. These maxi-Minis are dual edged. They’re full of Mini DNA—from the zesty handling to the testy ride—and they’re roomy inside, but the extra weight slows them down. To us, that goes against the definition of the word “mini.