L.A. Auto Show 2012: Mini Cooper S Paceman Makes Its North American Debut

Mini gets manly.

After making it's world debut in Paris, the new Mini Cooper Paceman has finally touched down in North America, Los Angeles to be exact. The Paceman, S version shown above, adds a sportier flavor to the Mini lineup, both aesthetically and under the hood. Matching the wider rear, sloped roof, and available all-wheel drive, the turbocharged in-line-four puts out 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. As a side note, apologies for the grainy photos. Being tucked back in an unlit cubby with super bright lights everywhere else makes for a difficult shot. 

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