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  • The Mini Aceman crossover combines a small footprint with greater practicality than the mechanically-related Cooper hatchback.
  • The model is exclusively available with electric power, producing either 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS) or 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS), with 40.7 kWh or 54.2 kWh battery packs respectively.
  • The Aceman will go on sale in markets Europe, China, and the UK, but Mini has yet to announce it for North America.

Mini has finally unveiled the all-new Aceman, a fully electric crossover set to compete in the booming subcompact SUV segment. The high-riding brother of the Mini Cooper offers a more spacious cabin without sacrificing the agility of the urban dweller, while keeping a safe distance from the larger Countryman. Unlike its stablemates which also come in ICE-powered forms, the Aceman is exclusively available as an EV offering the option between two power outputs and battery capacities.

The design of the Mini Aceman combines cute features from the Cooper hatchback with angular details from the Countryman SUV. The generous amount of matt black plastic cladding around the bodywork, the skid plates, and the roof rails prevent it from looking like a tall hatchback, giving it the widely desirable crossover stance.

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The wraparound greenhouse and floating roof are typical Mini design traits, as with the octagonal grille at the front. The latter is mostly there for decorative purposes, with the lower bumper intake being large enough for cooling the EV internals. The headlights look like the eyes of a cute animal and have three different modes for the LED graphics, as is the case with the pixel-style taillights.

The Mini Aceman lineup includes four different trims – Essential, Classic, Favoured, and JCW – each one with their respective oblong-shaped badge on the profile and alloy wheels measuring between 17 and 19 inches. Furthermore, the flagship JCW features a unique design for the bumpers, a Chili Red roof and bonnet stripes, plus a high-gloss black finish for the cladding.

The Aceman measures 4,075 mm (160.4 inches) long, 1,754 mm (69.1 inches) wide, and 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) tall, placing it in the lower end of the subcompact SUV (B-SUV) segment. This makes it 217 mm (8.5 inches) longer than the Cooper and 354 mm (13.9 inches) shorter than the Countryman, effectively bridging the gap between the two following the demise of the Clubman.

Minimalist Interior

Despite the small footprint, Mini designers stayed true to the “Clever Use of Space” design principle of the brand, emphasizing the practicality credentials of their new offering. As a result, the cabin has a five-seater arrangement with 300 lt (10.6 cubic feet) of cargo space.

The interior looks very similar to the Cooper, with the 9.44-inch circular OLED touchscreen at the center being the only display. While most of the functions are integrated within the touchscreen, there are a few toggle switches for the start/stop, parking brake, gear selector, experience mode, and volume control making life easier for the driver.

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The MINI Operating System 9 infotainment is inspired by smartphones and integrates Mini’s new Intelligent Personal Assistant called “Spike”. The driver has access to eight selectable Mini Experience Modes (Personal Mode, Go-Kart Mode, Vivid Mode, Core Mode, Green Mode, Timeless Mode, Balance Mode and Trail Mode), which change the interior ambience accordingly.

Each mode has different graphics for the screen, alongside a variety of illuminated patterns originating from two projector units. The dashboard is covered by a knitted material, the door trim is made of recycled polyester, and the seats are available with textile surface or perforated Vescin upholstery. Another cool feature is the ambient lighting along the frame of the panoramic glass roof.

The crossover comes equipped with twelve ultrasonic sensors and four Surround View cameras, supporting the ADAS suite that can include sophisticated systems like the Driving Assistant Plus and Remote Parking.

Two Electric Powertrain Options

The Mini Aceman shares its FWD underpinnings with the electric Mini Cooper, so it is not surprising that the two models offer the same powertrains and battery packs. The entry-level Aceman E comes fitted with a single electric motor producing 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS) and 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) of torque, with a 40.7 kWh battery pack offering 310 km (193 miles) of WLTP range.

The Aceman SE has a more potent electric motor producing 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS) and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) of torque, again sending power to the front wheels. The SE also gets a larger 54.2 kWh battery which is good for 406 km (252 miles) of range. Mini promises a sporty chassis setup and a direct steering, staying true to its driver-centric values. Furthermore, the JCW trim is expected to offer an even sharper handling making up for the lack of extra grunt.

The Mini Aceman is expected to go on sale in markets like China, Europe, and the UK towards the end of the year. The EV has yet to be announced for the North American market, where small crossovers are less popular. On the contrary, Europe is full of rivals including the Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600e, Peugeot e-2008, DS3 E-Tense, and Opel Mokka Electric.

Production of the Aceman will initially take place in China, followed by Mini’s Oxford plant in the UK starting in 2026.

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