Mini Aceman
{{short description|Subcompact electric crossover SUV}}
{{distinguish|Mini Paceman}}
{{Use British English|date=December 2023}}{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Mini Aceman
| image = Mini Aceman DSC 7114.jpg
| caption =
| assembly = China: Zhangjiagang (Spotlight Automotive)
| production = 2024–present
| class = Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
| platform =
| related = Mini Cooper E/SE (J01)
| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous
| powerout = {{ubl
|{{convert|135|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (Aceman E)
|{{convert|160|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (Aceman SE)
|{{convert|190|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (JCW Electric)
}}
| drivetrain =
| battery = {{ubl
| 42.5 kWh lithium-ion (Aceman E)
| 54.2 kWh lithium-ion (Aceman SE / JCW Electric)
}}
| electric_range =
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2606|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{cvt|4076|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{cvt|1754|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{cvt|1515|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| charging =
| designer =
| predecessor = Mini Clubman
}}
The Mini Aceman is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by German automobile manufacturer BMW and sold under the Mini marque. It is the brand's smallest SUV, and its second electric SUV after the Mini Countryman SE.
Similar to the related J01 Mini Cooper electric, the Aceman was developed and produced by Spotlight Automotive, a joint venture between BMW Group and Great Wall Motor, at a manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.
Concept
The Mini Aceman was revealed as concept car on 26 July 2022,{{cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/600566/mini-aceman-concept-electric-crossover-revealed/|title=Mini Aceman Concept Previews Brand's First Electric Crossover|website=InsideEVs|first=Andrei|last=Nedelea|date=26 July 2022|accessdate=3 October 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/07/mini-shows-off-future-of-design-with-aceman-ev-concept/|title=Mini Shows Off Future Of Design With Aceman EV Concept|website=Carscoops|first=Sebastien|last=Bell|date=26 July 2022|accessdate=3 October 2022}} previewing a new design language for the Mini brand.{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/600560/mini-concept-airman-electric-suv-debut-in-new-design-language/|title=Mini Aceman Concept EV Debuts Wearing Brand's New Design Language|website=Motor1|first=Chris|last=Bruce|date=26 July 2022|accessdate=3 October 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://electrek.co/2022/07/27/mini-introduces-aceman-concept-its-first-all-electric-crossover-previewing-new-brand-design-language/|title=MINI introduces Aceman concept – its first all-electric crossover previewing new brand design language|website=Electrek|first=Scooter|last=Doll|date=27 July 2022|accessdate=3 October 2022}}
File:Mini Aceman Concept 001.jpg|Mini Aceman Concept
File:Mini Aceman Concept 002.jpg|Rear view
The Aceman will replace the Clubman which is rumored for planned discontinuation at the end of the current generation's cycle. The Aceman will be position under the larger compact-class Countryman SUV.{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/mini-aceman-heading-to-production-in-2024-as-an-electric-crossover|title=MINI Aceman Heading To Production In 2024 As An Electric Crossover|website=Carscoops|first=Thanos|last=Pappas|date=3 October 2022|accessdate=3 October 2022}}
In August 2022 at the Gamescom video games convention in Cologne, Germany, Mini showcased a Pokémon-themed Aceman concept encased in 1:1 scale toy car packaging. Attendees could purchase a small scale model of this vehicle in identical packaging.{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/606081/mini-concept-aceman-gets-pokemon-makeover-gamescon/|title=Mini Concept Aceman Gets A Pokémon Makeover For Gamescon|website=Motor1|first=Christopher|last=Smith|date=23 August 2022|accessdate=3 October 2022}}
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Production version
The production version of the Mini Aceman was introduced in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show. The Aceman comes exclusively with battery electric powertrains with two options available. Four trims will be available, which are Essential, Classic, Favored, and JCW.{{Cite web |last=Alaniz |first=Anthony |date=2024-04-24 |title=The Mini Aceman Is a Funky-Looking Electric Crossover With 218 HP |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/717186/mini-aceman-debuts-powertrain-details/ |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=Motor1}}{{Cite web |last=Capparella |first=Joey |date=2024-04-24 |title=Mini Aceman Is a Tiny EV with a Cheeky Design Inside and Out |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60583484/2025-mini-aceman-revealed/ |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=Car and Driver}}
The Aceman shares similar design elements from the Cooper J01 and Countryman. The headlights and matrix rear lights has three different modes for the LED graphics. There are matte black lower sills and standard roof rails to resemble a crossover SUV instead of a tall hatchback.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-24 |title=The new MINI Aceman. |url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0441184EN/the-new-mini-aceman?language=en |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=BMW Press Group |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Pappas |first=Thanos |date=2024-04-24 |title=New Mini Aceman EV Is Big On Space, Small In Size |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/mini-aceman-debuts-as-a-funky-and-fully-electric-urban-crossover/ |work=CarScoops}}
The interior is similar to Cooper J01. There is a {{Convert|9.44|in|cm|abbr=on}} touchscreen (operated by MINI OS 9) is the only interior screen which has most of the vehicle functions, a few toggle switches for the essential functions, Mini's new Intelligent Personal Assistant called "Spike" (debuting in the Aceman), and eight selectable Mini Experience Modes. The dashboard is covered with knitted material and the door cards are made from recycled polyester.
Despite its small dimensions, Mini designers made use of the “Clever Use of Space” design principle, therefore the Aceman has {{Convert|300|L|cuft|abbr=on}} of boot space and can be increased to {{Convert|1,005|L|cuft|abbr=on}} when the rear seats are folded.
File:Mini Aceman DSC 7115.jpg|Rear view
File:Mini Aceman JCW Trim Auto Zuerich 2024 DSC 6613.jpg|JCW trim
File:Mini Aceman Auto Zuerich 2024 DSC 6963.jpg|Interior
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