After what seems like years of teasers and rumors, Mini finally launched the Aceman on Wednesday, a new battery electric vehicle that will slot between the Cooper and Countryman in its lineup. The Aceman is an all-new model for the brand, but it’s still unclear if Mini plans to bring it stateside.
The automaker will initially offer the Aceman in E and SE variants. The E packs a 184-horsepower electric motor producing 213 pound-feet of torque. It propels the hatch to 62 miles per hour in 7.9 seconds and to a top speed of 99 mph with a 42.5 kilowatt-hour battery.
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The SE has more power – 218 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of twist – and a 54.2 kWh battery. It hits 62 0.8 seconds faster than the S and can hit 106 mph.
According to Mini, the E can offer up to 193 miles on a single charge based on the European test cycle, while the SE goes a bit further at 252 miles. The SE is also capable of 95 kW fast charging, which can take the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes.
An octagonal grille means the Aceman certainly looks like a Mini, but the car stands out with unique styling features. The LED daytime running lights and Matrix taillights can switch between three modes and graphics. Flat door handles and a retracted, beveled rear window contribute to its aerodynamic profile, while matte black sills give the crossover a more robust aesthetic enhanced by underbody protection.
Mini will offer the Aceman in four versions: Essential, Classic, Favored and JCW. Regular and above trims feature a three-spoke steering wheel instead of the standard two-spoke design of the entry-level offering.
Customers can have the Aceman Classic with a contrasting roof with black or white mirrors, a body-colored bumper, and a high-gloss black grille. The Favored is available with the Multitone roof, silver grille surround and white mirror caps. The JCW gets distinct designs front and rear, a contrasting Chili Red roof, red stripes on the hood and a high-gloss black grille surround.
Inside, a 9.5-inch diameter OLED screen dominates the fabric-covered dashboard. It runs Mini OS 9, which allows voice commands for all driving functions. However, the automaker has kept a bank of essential switches below the screen that contain the gear selector, stop-start button, parking brake, mode selector and radio volume.
The top of the round screen shows the climate temperature and vital driving information such as speed and battery charge. A lower fixed area of the screen contains controls for navigation, media and phone.
The Aceman seats five while offering 10.6 cubic feet of standard cargo space. The 60/40 split folding rear seats can increase that volume to 35.5 cubic feet. It measures 13.4 feet long, 5.7 feet wide and 4.9 feet high. Other cabin features include a tray for wireless smartphone charging, a panoramic roof and ambient lighting.
Pricing for the Aceman hasn’t been released, and as we mentioned earlier, it’s unclear at this time whether the car will reach U.S. shores. Expect production to begin later this year.
After what seems like years of teasers and rumors, Mini finally launched the Aceman on Wednesday, a new battery electric vehicle that will slot between the Cooper and Countryman in its lineup. The Aceman is an all-new model for the brand, but it’s still unclear if Mini plans to bring it stateside.
The automaker will initially offer the Aceman in E and SE variants. The E packs a 184-horsepower electric motor producing 213 pound-feet of torque. It propels the hatch to 62 miles per hour in 7.9 seconds and to a top speed of 99 mph with a 42.5 kilowatt-hour battery.
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The SE has more power – 218 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of twist – and a 54.2 kWh battery. It hits 62 0.8 seconds faster than the S and can hit 106 mph.
According to Mini, the E can offer up to 193 miles on a single charge based on the European test cycle, while the SE goes a bit further at 252 miles. The SE is also capable of 95 kW fast charging, which can take the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes.
An octagonal grille means the Aceman certainly looks like a Mini, but the car stands out with unique styling features. The LED daytime running lights and Matrix taillights can switch between three modes and graphics. Flat door handles and a retracted, beveled rear window contribute to its aerodynamic profile, while matte black sills give the crossover a more robust aesthetic enhanced by underbody protection.
Mini will offer the Aceman in four versions: Essential, Classic, Favored and JCW. Regular and above trims feature a three-spoke steering wheel instead of the standard two-spoke design of the entry-level offering.
Customers can have the Aceman Classic with a contrasting roof with black or white mirrors, a body-colored bumper, and a high-gloss black grille. The Favored is available with the Multitone roof, silver grille surround and white mirror caps. The JCW gets distinct designs front and rear, a contrasting Chili Red roof, red stripes on the hood and a high-gloss black grille surround.
Inside, a 9.5-inch diameter OLED screen dominates the fabric-covered dashboard. It runs Mini OS 9, which allows voice commands for all driving functions. However, the automaker has kept a bank of essential switches below the screen that contain the gear selector, stop-start button, parking brake, mode selector and radio volume.
The top of the round screen shows the climate temperature and vital driving information such as speed and battery charge. A lower fixed area of the screen contains controls for navigation, media and phone.
The Aceman seats five while offering 10.6 cubic feet of standard cargo space. The 60/40 split folding rear seats can increase that volume to 35.5 cubic feet. It measures 13.4 feet long, 5.7 feet wide and 4.9 feet high. Other cabin features include a tray for wireless smartphone charging, a panoramic roof and ambient lighting.
Pricing for the Aceman hasn’t been released, and as we mentioned earlier, it’s unclear at this time whether the car will reach U.S. shores. Expect production to begin later this year.
