2016 MINI Cooper Paceman

Except for a few minor changes to its option packages, the Paceman is unchanged for 2016. 

The front-wheel-drive, turbocharged Cooper S Paceman hits the sweet spot for value, performance and fuel economy. Make ours a manual with the panoramic sunroof -- that's a pretty sweet ride at a pretty reasonable price. Find a Mini Paceman for sale

The Paceman comes in three trim levels: the base-level Paceman, the midlevel Cooper S Paceman and the sporty John Cooper Works Paceman.

The base-level Paceman ($24,500) includes a lot of standard equipment. Features include 17-inch alloy wheels, power accessories, air conditioning, premium vinyl upholstery (dubbed leatherette), cruise control, a CD player, an auxiliary jack, Bluetooth and a USB port for music. Base-level Paceman models are only offered with front-wheel drive.

Step up to the Cooper S Paceman ($27,900), and you get a turbocharged version of the base model's engine. The result is 181 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 60 hp and 61 lb-ft. Fog lights and sport seats are also standard.

Topping the range is the high-performance John Cooper Works Paceman ($36,600), which is only offered with all-wheel drive. The JCW model boosts power by another 27 hp and also adds a sport-tuned suspension and a performance exhaust.

But standard features only tell some of the story. Mini also offers plenty of options, ranging from wheel choices, paint colors and interior schemes to a panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, leather upholstery, heated front seats, satellite radio, a navigation system and Mini's Mini Connected infotainment system. All-wheel drive is also optional on the Cooper S Paceman.