MINI Aceman

Expanding its line-up with an all-new EV for the masses, the first-ever MINI Aceman, officially launched in Malaysia.

A Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the B-segment (subcompact SUV - e-crossover) contender underpins MINI’s Spotlight Platform (co-developed - BMW, GWM).

Fully-imported (CBU - China), available via MINI Malaysia (official distributor) is one variant (Aceman SE - MYR 213,888).

Price (OTR, w/o insurance) covers a standard warranty (two years, unlimited-mileage), and a Roadside Assistance program (five years). 

For an optional (MYR 7,400) extended warranty (four years, unlimited-mileage) and free service package, the tag goes up to MYR 221,288.

Three (two-tone - contrast roof - Piano Black) exterior colours (Rebel Red, Indigo Sunset Blue, Melting Silver III). One interior colour scheme (Dark Petrol).

The all-new Aceman SE gets a premium, minimalistic and slim dashboard design, linked to a low-rise-hollowed-out centre console.

Favoured Trim outfitted, it sees soft-/hard-touched panels in two-tone (Black-Dark Petrol) three-dimensional knitted fabric (Houndstooth) upholstery (dash, door cards).

Centre-staged is the floating-circular central screen unit, and filling-up the space is a full-width-slim air-conditioning vent.

Unique, depending on the drive modes (MINI Experience Modes) selected, the setup features a light projector (Beamer) displaying patterns onto the dash.

Inclusively, the layout is ergonomically-arranged, with very easy reachability (drive-oriented, user-friendly).

A dual-functioning (instrument cluster/infotainment) floating-circular central unit (MINI Interaction Unit - MINI OLED Round display), installed is a 9.4-Inch OLED touchscreen, incorporating a Head-Up Display (HUD).

Running on the MINI Operating System 9 (MINI OS 9 - Android), it supports MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant (voice control system - ‘Hey MINI’ - MINI/Spike - MINI avatar), MINI Navigation AR, MINI Experience Modes (Core, Go-Kart, Green, Vivid, Timeless, Balance, Personal, Trail), and MINI App (remote control - smartphone).

Premium, the interior continues the Favoured Trim treatment, featuring leatherette (Vescin Beading) upholstery (seats) in a single-tone colour scheme (Dark Petrol).

The front is installed with electric-powered (driver/passenger - multi-way, driver-massage/memory) JCW (John Cooper Works) sport seats.

The rear comes with a manual-operated (recline, 60:40 split-fold) bench seat. Included are armrests (front - centre console, rear - centre seat fold-out).

Accentuations, ambient light system (multi-colour - MINI Experience Modes), an anthracite headliner (Black) and three-dimensional fabric (Houndstooth - door panels).

The five-seater offers generous cabin space, providing the occupants (front, rear) with ample interior mobility.

Sufficient head-, shoulder-, and leg-room.

Mounted is a three-spoke sport steering wheel (Favoured Trim), wrapped in leather (Vescin - Black) and fabric (Houndstooth - lower spoke).

Features are multi-switches (Bluetooth, media, vehicle settings), and column adjustments (tilt, telescopic). 

Drive is aided by an Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system.

Practical storage areas. E.g., door/seat back pockets, centre console caverned/partitioned spaces, and a glove box.

Provided are four cup holders (two - front, rear), and four bottle holders (one - side doors).

Provided are two USB ports (two - front), one 12 V socket (front), and a wireless charger (front).

Accessing its electric-tailgate (contactless - key fob, sensor), opens up to 300-Litres (rear seats up) and 1,500-Litres (rear seats down) of load capacities.

The all-new Aceman SE measures at 4,079 MM long, 1,991 MM wide, 1,514 MM tall, and with a wheelbase spanning 2,606 MM.

Electrifyingly-sleek, its seamlessly-rounded exterior exudes clean lines and balanced proportions, embodying MINI’s ‘Charismatic Simplicity’ design language.

The front-end sees smoothly-defined bonnet/bumper/fenders, an octagonal grille (Vibrant Silver surround), and a bumper clad (Black - matching - fenders, side sills). 

Outfitted is the Favoured Trim, featuring body contrasting accents (Piano Black - headlamp/window surrounds, side mirrors, A-pillars, roof rails).

Accentuations, ‘MINI’ (top-centre fascia - Chrome) and ‘S’ (top-right grille - Yellow) emblems, contrast roof (Piano Black), and under-guard (Vibrant Silver).

Smoothly-athletic, it continues MINI’s ‘Charismatic Simplicity’ design language with horizontally-rounded and clean-cut shapes.

The rear-end sees sleekly-defined tailgate/bumper/fenders, a roof-edge spoiler, and a bumper clad (Black - matching - fenders, side sills).

Outfitted is the Favoured Trim, featuring body contrasting accents (Piano Black - window surrounds, roof-edge spoiler, C-/D-pillars, roof rails).

Accentuations, ‘MINI’ (top-centre tailgate - Chrome) emblem, ‘Aceman S’ (centre-tailgate - Chrome-Yellow) script, contrast roof (Piano Black), and diffuser (Vibrant Silver).

Angularly-framed with darkened internals, the headlamps are iconic posing as key features to the new MINI face. Installed are Bi-LED units.

Features are automatic On/Off/rain-sensing, adaptive (low-/high-beam), perimeter LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), cornering lights, High-Beam Assist (HBA), customisable lighting function (three light signatures), and turn signals (LED).

Vertically-elongated and mildly-rounded with a darkened perimeter, the tail lamps are iconic of the MINI. Installed are full LED units.

Features are automatic On/Off, turn signals (LED), and the MINI’s Union Jack light graphic.

The side mirrors (single-tone - Piano Black) are electric-powered (auto-fold, adjust)

Features are turn-signals, blind-spot indicators (Blind Spot Monitor - BSM), automatic dimming (driver), automatic-parking function, memory/heating, and MINI logo ground projection.

Installed are ventilated (front) and solid (rear) disc brakes. 

Aiding the setup are Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold and brake energy recuperation systems.

Exclusive, it surges on a set of 19-Inch five-spoke (Hexagram) two-tone (Silver-Black) aluminium-alloy rims, rubbered-up in 225/40 R19 (front, rear) Goodyear Assurance ComfortTred tyres.

The all-new Aceman SE features the ‘MINI Driving Assistant’ suite of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).

Grouped are Cruise Control (CC) with Braking, Lane Change Warning (LCW) with Active Return, Rear Cross Traffic Warning (RCTW) with Brake Intervention, Rear Collision Prevention (RCP), Exit Warning (EW), Park Assist (Reversing Assistant, Lateral Parking Aid, Surround View System - 360-degree camera, Remote 3D-view - MINI App), Driving Assistant Plus (Active Cruise Control, Steering/Lane Control Assistant, Speed Limit Info, Automatic Speed Limit), Attentiveness Assistant, and High-Beam Assistant (HBA).

Other systems include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Dry Braking (wet condition), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), Hill-Start Assist (HSA), Post-Crash Collision Warning with Braking Function.

Passive safety includes six airbags (driver-passenger, front-side, front-rear curtain), seat belts (anchors, pretensioners, reminders), ISOFIX (three - passenger seats), parking cameras (reverse, 360-degree), parking sensors (front, rear), automatic-anti-dazzle/-dimming rear-view mirrors (interior, exterior), door ajar warning, attentive assist (interior), acoustic protection (pedestrians), automatic-speed-sensing door locks, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), BMW Drive Recorder, and security alarm (anti-theft, immobiliser).

Selectable are three drive modes (Core, Go-Kart, Green). Incorporated is one-pedal-driving (regenerative braking).

A dual-functioning (instrument cluster/infotainment) floating-circular central unit (MINI Interaction Unit - MINI OLED Round display), installed is a 9.4-Inch OLED touchscreen, incorporating a Head-Up Display (HUD).

Running on the MINI Operating System 9 (MINI OS 9 - Android), it supports MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant (voice control system - ‘Hey MINI’ - MINI/Spike - MINI avatar), MINI Navigation AR, MINI Experience Modes (Core, Go-Kart, Green, Vivid, Timeless, Balance, Personal, Trail), MINI App (remote control - smartphone), Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Entertainment is channelled via a setup of the Harman Kardon Hi-Fi loudspeaker system (600 W, 10 speakers).

Embedded in the all-new Aceman SE is an all-electric powertrain (BEV).

Nestled is a single-electric-motor (front-mounted), generating 160 KW (215 HP) and 330 NM.

Fused to the e-motors is a single-speed automatic transmission.

Power is transmitted to the front wheels, via a Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) system.

Acceleration from 0 to 100 KM/H takes 7.1 seconds and top speed is 170 KM/H.

Juicing-up the e-motors is an underfloor-mounted Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery (54.2 KWH), enabling an electric driving range of 406 KM (WLTP).

AC charging (Type 2 - 11 KW) takes 5.75 hours for a 0% to 100% State of Charge (SoC). DC charging (CCS2 - 95 KW) takes 31 minutes for a 10% to 80% SoC.

Also included is a charging cable (Type 2 - Mode 3), and a flexible fast charger cable with an adapter (2.3 KW).

The all-new Aceman SE features these conveniences.

E.g., Comfort Access system (MINI Digital Key Plus, keyless-easy-entry unlock, engine Start/Stop button), electric-tailgate (contactless - key fob, sensor), two-zone automatic climate control (rear vents, pre-conditioning), interior lighting (reading, footwell, boot, ambient), MINI Interaction Unit (MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant, MINI Experience Modes, MINI AR Navigation, MINI App), parking cameras (reverse, 360-degree), parking sensors (front, rear), blind-spot indicator (Blind Spot Monitor - BSM), automatic-anti-dazzle/-dimming rear-view mirrors (exterior, interior), MINI Driving Assistant (ADAS), steering wheel (multi-switches, column adjustments, EPAS), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold, electric-powered (driver/passenger - multi-way, driver-massage/memory) JCW (John Cooper Works) sport seats, automatic headlamps (On/Off/high-/low-beam/cornering/rain-sensing), automatic wipers (rain-sensing, intermittent), armrests (front, rear), and wireless charging tray.

Installed is a two-zone automatic climate control system (rear vents, pre-conditioning). 

Propping-up the chassis are MacPherson strut (front) and multi-link (rear) suspensions, incorporating twin-tube gas-filled pressure dampers.

Overall solid, refined and agile (low-centre gravity), the ride quality is MINI (Go-Kart experience) and the all-electric drive offers a wonderfully smooth power delivery.

Good sound insulation, with all the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) aspects accounted for. 

The cabin is able to suppress wind, road and tyre noises well, making them barely noticeable at all speeds, even when cruising through bumpy asphalts.

The all-new MINI Aceman SE is in a class of its own. Enveloped by an elegant and a sporty appeal that commands a presence like no other.

Quality of the equipment and materials installed inside impresses with the upscale, mature design and restrained detailing.

Underpinning an all-electric powertrain, it offers an electrifying driving experience (MINI Go-Kart electrified experience) only a MINI is able to.

Overall, the all-new Aceman SE is just a strong character, a great e-crossover that offers a striking outlook, sporty performance and practicality all in one.