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Mini builds once-off bakkie concept

Mini has built a once-off bakkie called the Paceman Adventure Concept. As you’ve probably guessed by the name, […]

Mini builds once-off bakkie concept
Mini builds once-off bakkie concept — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Mini has built a once-off bakkie called the Paceman Adventure Concept.

As you’ve probably guessed by the name, this LCV is based on the Mini Cooper Paceman S. It’s the result of a bunch of young engineering apprentices letting some steam off after work.

To ensure that it’s as capable as possible off-road, it’s been lifted, equipped with off-road tyres and a snorkel.

Power is provided by the well-known 1,6-litre four-cylinder engine with 135kW and 260Nm on tap.

Mini says that this is a true once-off model and that there are no plans to put it into production.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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