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The crossover coupe is becoming the automotive equivalent to a tattoo -- a popular way to prove your nonconformity. The Range Rover Evoque redefined what a Land Rover could be; the ZDX tried to accomplish the same thing for Acura. For Mini, which broke from its quirky compact car roots last year with the Countryman crossover, the swoopier, two-door version, called the Paceman, demonstrates a continued commitment to weirdness. But does it actually break new ground for Mini or does the arrival of another crossover simply cement the betrayal of the brand's roots? And should anyone want one? Let's go for a drive and find out.