The Mini Aceman is a
battery electric subcompact crossover SUV
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(
B-segment
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) produced by German automobile manufacturer
BMW
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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
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on 26 July 2022, previewing a new design language for the Mini brand.
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
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* Interstate compact, a type of agreement used by U.S. states
* Blood compact, an ancient ritual of the Philippines
* Compact government, a t ...
-class
Countryman SUV.
In August 2022 at the
Gamescom
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video games convention in
Cologne
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, Germany, Mini showcased a
Pokémon
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-themed Aceman concept encased in 1:1 scale toy car packaging. Attendees could purchase a small scale model of this vehicle in identical packaging.
Production version
The production version of the Mini Aceman was introduced in April 2024 at the
Beijing Auto Show
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2024
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. The Aceman comes exclusively with
battery electric powertrains with two options available. Four trims will be available, which are Essential, Classic, Favored, and
JCW.
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.
The interior is similar to Cooper J01. There is a 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 of boot space and can be increased to when the rear seats are folded.
References
Mini (BMW) vehicles
Cars introduced in 2024
Subcompact crossover sport utility vehicles
Concept cars
Production electric cars
Retro-style automobiles
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