Mini Cooper Paceman 2016

The 2016 Mini Cooper Paceman has four seats, two doors, and a liftgate, which might make sound similar to the original Mini Hardtop that's now in its third generation on the U.S. market. But it also offers all-wheel drive, giving it something of an off-road vibe. In fact, the Paceman is essentially a two-door version of the larger four-door Countryman, the closest Mini gets to a genuine crossover utility vehicle.

As a middle ground between the larger Countryman and the smaller Hardtop, the rakish lines of the Paceman make it a tallish hatchback with a coupe-like profile that will turn some heads. While it has the Countryman's nose, there's all-new sheet metal from the windshield back, and it cuts a very different profile than the small-SUV character of its bigger brother. The downward slope of the roof enhances the hatchback's emotion-driven style, as do a set of flared rear fenders that give it a powerful stance—even though its primary drive wheels are up front.