After the Mini Countryman has become ever larger, the BMW brand Mini is now adding a small crossover model: At 4.07 meters, the Mini Aceman is just a woman’s hand span longer than the Mini Cooper, but despite only being 1.75 m wide, offer five seats and a usable trunk volume.
The mini-mini SUV undercuts the first Mini Countryman, which was introduced in 2010, by just three centimeters, while the current Countryman has now grown to 4.44 m. The Aceman definitely fits in with what the brand promises based on its name. “The Mini Aceman gives our fully electric product range a new level of fun and offers an entertaining, immersive digital experience,” explains Mini boss Stefanie Wurst. His territory is the city. The loading volume of 300 liters is sufficient for bulk purchases and can be expanded to up to 1005 liters using numerous adjustment options. Two drives to choose from The Mini Aceman is basically powered electrically. The basic engine is called S and offers 135 kW/184 HP or 290 Nm, which should be enough for a standard sprint time of 7.9 seconds. The top speed is 160 km/h. According to WLTP, the 42.5 kWh battery in the floor should be good for a range of 294 to 310 kilometers. The SE has an output of 160 kW/218 hp and can handle 330 Nm. The performance is slightly better at 7.1 seconds and 170 km/h. In addition, the battery has a higher capacity with 54.2 kWh energy content. WLTP range: 382 to 407 kilometers. Fast charging with direct current is possible in the Aceman E with 75 kW and in the Aceman SE with up to 95 kW. This means the battery can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in just under 30 minutes. When navigation is activated, the high-voltage battery can be automatically preconditioned. The Mini Aceman is available in four different trims, including one in the John Cooper Works style. The equipment variant, which according to the manufacturer is inspired by motorsport, has its own front and rear design. The rims are between 17 and 19 inches in size.Interior quotes from the pastIn the interior, the manufacturer wants to follow the original vision of Alec Issigonis, the inventor of the classic Mini. Mini sees the handy steering wheel, the central OLED display (240 mm diameter) and the redesigned toggle switch bar as quotes. Market launch in Austria in October 2024 from 34,956 euros (Aceman E) or from 38,952 euros (Aceman SE).
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