MINI Aceman: Best of both worlds, or a flawed MINI mash-up?

The MINI Aceman is here, and it sits slap-bang in between the entry-level MINI Cooper hatchback and the flagship MINI Countryman. It’s a small electric SUV designed as a rival to the Volvo EX30 and Jeep Avenger, as well as the Ford Puma Gen-E, due later in 2025.

But despite its positioning, it’s still recognisable as a MINI – even from 100 yards. It gets the same recognisable front end, with a fared in nose and a set of squared-off headlights. There are customisable trinkets throughout, allowing owners to make the Aceman their own.

It’s on the inside where this car really stands out though, with a high-quality feel, plush seats and plenty of tech. In typical MINI fashion, there’s a big, circular, central display, hiding everything from the sat-nav and radio controls, to the heated seats and air-conditioning. There’s no digital instrument cluster – meaning the head-up display is a worthwhile option.

Under the metal there’s a choice of electric powertrains. The basic MINI Aceman E uses a 42.5kWh battery and 181bhp motor for up to 192 miles of range. Above this is the Aceman SE, which gets a larger 54.2kWh battery, punchier 215bhp motor, and an official range of 252 miles. Given how much of a hit the range takes on a colder day, this is the one to go for.

So, is this the small electric SUV of choice? Allow Richard Ingram to show you around in our latest video.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro to the Aceman
00:22 Rivals and prices
00:44 Design
01:22 Interior
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03:06 Practicality
04:23 Powertrains
05:09 Charging
05:49 Driving
06:23 Verdict

[geraldmanterfield]

The clue is in the name, not everybody wants a monster truck.

[Ragorar]

But that’s not an SUB, the ground clearance looks tiny, I’d rather say it’s a 5 door mini

[ronrubble]

Nice interior. Hard to like anything else really. Get a Cupra Born instead.

[Jwbe]

While I love minis. I have to disagree with their decisions lately. And with one thing you said. The fabric on the dash makes this look like an old cheap smart and NOTHING of it says high quality. Fabric on the dash still looks cheap. Especially with those colors. Those will age badly. Honestly

[fluffy-puffy-puppy]

So ugly, why can't they just do a 4 door electric version of the cooper 😢

[markuslc]

i have always loved mini for its charm and uniqueness, for the style and the eye for detail... but the new gen. of minis are boring, sterile, soulless hospital rooms on wheels... they are just overpriced cheap looking cars.

[mikebedford]

Looks ugly inside and out - come on mini?!