The table below lists every trim of the 2016 Mini Paceman with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
Cooper 2dr Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility 121 118 4.72 1,560 3,850 2,940 910
Cooper S 2dr Front-wheel Drive Sport Utility 181 177 3.71 1,560 3,960 3,070 890
Cooper S 2dr ALL4 Sport Utility 181 177 3.71 1,560 4,100 3,210 890
John Cooper Works 2dr ALL4 Sport Utility 208 192 3.71 2,400 4,150 3,260 890

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2015

The 2015 Mini Paceman carried a maximum tow rating of 2,400 lb. The 2016 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2015 Mini Paceman page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2016 Mini models

The rest of Mini's 2016 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2016 Mini Countryman 2,425
2016 Mini Hardtop 1,650

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.