The new MINI Aceman.

Munich. Creative use of space – reinterpreted: MINI
celebrates the premiere of the first crossover model for the premium
small car segment. The new MINI Aceman combines compact exterior
dimensions with as much room as possible for occupants and an
all-electric drive. The result is a contemporary interpretation of
classic Mini inventor Sir Alec Issigonis’ underlying vision: maximum
utilisation of space with a minimum footprint combined with a modern
drive concept. The progressive design of the new MINI Aceman provides
space for five comfortable seats within a vehicle length of just over
four metres. MINI draws on innovative technologies to enhance the
interior with an immersive digital user experience, while the MINI
Aceman’s all-electric drive gives a fresh boost to the characteristic
MINI go-kart feeling. Combined with modern assistance systems and
hallmark design, traditional brand values pave the way for an
all-electric MINI future.

From the outside, the MINI Aceman embodies sporty agility and a
self-assured presence. The vehicle architecture of the new crossover
model is based on a fully electric drive concept.

Measuring just under four metres in length, the new MINI Aceman has
five seats and a versatile luggage compartment with a load volume of
300 litres, while numerous adjustment options enable this capacity to
be extended individually to as much as 1,005 litres. With a range of
up to 405 kilometres in the WLTP test cycle, the MINI Aceman is
perfectly equipped for locally emission-free mobility beyond the city
limits, too.

New design style “Charismatic Simplicity”.

The entire new MINI family features a clear, reduced design,
giving the various models a contemporary look that exudes effortless
assurance. The minimalist design style of the MINI Aceman also
powerfully conveys its progressive character.

“The MINI Aceman is a strong character with his own young personality
within the new MINI family. It has an independent form language, is
compact and looks agile. With its distinctive expression, it is the
perfect everyday companion for those who value individuality in urban
areas.” emphasizes Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design

The exterior.


Expressive crossover with compact proportions.

With its striking front-end, robust contours and athletic
stance, the sporty MINI crossover model epitomises agility and
self-assured presence. Measuring 4.07 metres in length, 1.75 metres in
width and 1.50 metres in height, the MINI Aceman is positioned between
the MINI Cooper and the MINI Countryman.

Featuring a streamlined front, short overhangs and the functional
two-box design, the brand’s hallmark “Clever Use of Space” design
principle has been given a new, distinctive character, while the
all-electric drive opens up a whole range of fresh possibilities in
terms of vehicle design. Creative space utilisation ensures the new
MINI Aceman is agile and nimble in urban traffic while at the same
time providing ample room for occupants.

Continuous surfaces give centre stage to the expressive and elegant
colours of the body. The versatile and adventurous character of the
MINI Aceman is emphasised by the standard roof rails, visually
accentuated wheels in sizes from 17” to 19”, and underride protection
at the front, rear and sides of the vehicle.

Modern front-end design with striking LED headlights.

The front-end design of the MINI Aceman conveys a powerful
presence, reinterpreting typical MINI design elements such as the
expressive headlights and the characteristic front grille. Its
remodelled, octagonal shape builds on the traditional underlying theme
of the hexagon. The grille surround in the MINI Aceman extends into
the solid underride protection on the front apron. In the new Vibrant
Silver finish or in high-gloss Jet Black, the front grille sets highly
contrasting accents, helping to make the crossover model instantly identifiable.

With their individual design, the car’s angular LED headlights also
lend emphasis to the distinctive standing of the MINI Aceman within
the MINI model family. Their shape is perpetuated in the clarity of
the bonnet design with its precise lines, giving the front of the
vehicle its distinctive character. The daytime running light elements
of the LED headlights can be switched to three different modes,
underpinning the expressive character of this new MINI family member.

Distinctive body design with eye-catching details.

The surface design of the MINI Aceman contributes to the clarity
and freshness of the new model’s aesthetic style. Tautly stretched
body surfaces are accentuated by precise lines and robust angles.
While making a progressive statement, this eye-catching styling of the
MINI Aceman also forges a link to the brand’s history, enabling it to
be instantly identified as a MINI.

The classic tripartite division of body, surrounding window graphics
and roof has been reinterpreted. In keeping with idea of reducing
everything to the essentials, a flush transition between the vehicle
body and glass surfaces optimises the car’s aerodynamic properties.
Flat integrated door openers emphasise the progressive expression of
the MINI Aceman, while diagonal contours in the body below the
A-pillars echo the weld crease of the classic Mini models in the front
area of the side panels. Harmonious surfaces and horizontal lines
between the wheel arches create an intriguing waistline, giving the
vehicle body its unmistakable dynamic flair. The strikingly shaped
wheel arches with their long rearward sweep and relatively steep
downturn are an entirely unique feature of the MINI Aceman within the
MINI Family. Sills in matt black round off the design of the side view
towards the road, and their shape is carried on into the door area,
giving the vehicle body a slim, upright and athletic appearance.

The rear of the vehicle reflects clarity of design, featuring large
horizontal surfaces that emphasise the vehicle’s broad and stable
stance. The aerodynamically bevelled and retracted rear window ensures
a pronounced, powerful shoulder section, an effect that is further
emphasised by the elongated roof spoiler. The hallmark MINI upright
rear lights frame the centre section of the rear of the vehicle. With
three distinctive graphics, the Matrix rear lights bear out the
character of the MINI Aceman in differing ways. A wide, dark surround
at the lower edge of the rear apron and the underride protection
element integrated in the centre make for sporty proportions, thereby
conveying the crossover model’s versatile characteristics.

Expressive body finishes and four individual trims
.

The subtle three-dimensional quality of the body surfaces is
stylishly highlighted by means of expressive colours. Shadows cast by
the accentuated bodywork can be perceived to varying degrees,
depending on the incidence of light and perspective. In combination
with four contrasting finishes for the roof in hallmark MINI style,
this conveys the expressive character of the MINI Aceman with
particular clarity.

The MINI Aceman is available in four different trims. An
oblong-shaped badge in the design of the respective equipment variant
is attached to the front area of the side sill. The Essential Trim
presents maximum clarity and a reduced overall appearance,
highlighting certain functional parts such as the logo in the new
Vibrant Silver finish. In connection with the Classic Trim, the
contrasting roof and exterior mirrors can be selected in black or
white. The front grille is finished in high-gloss black, while the
inner surface of the grille and the bumper are finished in body colour.

The Favoured Trim extends the individual expressive capabilities of
the MINI Aceman to include the option of the characteristic Multitone
Roof, combined with white mirror caps and a grille frame in Vibrant
Silver. The maximum sporty flair of the new crossover model is
particularly evident in the JCW Trim. This equipment variant inspired
by motorsports has its very own distinctive front and rear design. The
front grille is featuring a frame and the variant-specific JCW logo in
high-gloss black, while a contrasting roof in Chili Red and red bonnet
stripes underline the powerful overall appearance. Meanwhile the rear
sculpture is much more muscular in shape and the all-round panelling
is finished in high-gloss black.

Various aerodynamic wheel rim designs in sizes between 17 inches and
19 inches further complement the exterior equipment options available
for the MINI Aceman.

The interior.


Purist design and wide-ranging material concept.

The new MINI design style “Charismatic Simplicity” is expressed
particularly clearly in the interior. With its consistent reduction in
terms of interior design, the MINI Aceman follows the original vision
of Alec Issigonis, the inventor of the classic Mini. With its
easy-to-handle steering wheel, a central OLED display and the
remodelled hallmark toggle bar, the cockpit echoes three key design
elements of the classic Mini. By means of this contemporary styling in
the entirely new crossover model, MINI transports the history of the
brand into the here and now.

Spacious door interiors along with comfortable dimensions in the
shoulder area and convenient legroom give the bright cockpit an open
and amply proportioned atmosphere, while the panoramic glass roof
enhances this effect by providing additional light from above. In the
dark, the ambient lighting along the roof frame creates the selected
lighting mood in the interior. The free-standing door handles and the
speaker covers in the new Vibrant Silver finish are aligned diagonally
and create a fascinating contrast with the horizontal design in the
front area of the cockpit.

The gentle, rounded design style of the interior is further reflected
in the curved surfaces of the dashboard: the latter’s surface is
covered with a knitted material in which the lower colour shines
through the upper one. This gives the interior a homely character with
starkly accentuated colour contrasts. Extending to the interior door
trim, the easy-care, versatile structure is made of recycled
polyester. Rounding off the high-quality fittings in the cockpit are
comfortable seats, optionally featuring a textile surface or made of
perforated Vescin.

The amply sized rear of the vehicle offers space for three
passengers. Thanks to the 60:40 folding rear seat backrest, the
luggage compartment can be extended from 300 litres to up to 1,005
litres as required.

High-resolution OLED display for contemporary ride comfort.

With innovative technologies, the circular OLED display lends
the interior additional expressive quality. With a diameter of 240 mm,
the central instrument features an extremely flat design and a
high-quality glass surface. The innovative MINI Operating System 9
enables all driving functions to be operated intuitively by touch or
voice. A centre for both comfort and experience, the MINI Interaction
Unit is handled in a similar way to a smartphone.

The graphic presentation of the vehicle-related data is contemporary
and minimalistic in style, with the speed and battery status shown
prominently at the top of the display, directly in the driver’s field
of vision. Tapping the speed display opens a large full-screen
speedometer that clearly focuses on the driving experience. The other
widgets are shown in thumbnail view in the Home menu, to the left and
right of the current menu function. These can be moved to the centre
and selected by means of a horizontal swiping movement. In the lower
area of the OLED display, the menu items Navigation, Media, Telephone
and Climate can be selected directly at any time.

MINI Experience Modes enhance the driving experience.

The emotional MINI Experience Modes enhance the interior with
immersive user experiences. In the MINI Aceman, two projector units
beam special illuminated graphics onto the dashboard with differing
patterns and colours. Changes are made to the colour scheme of the
light patterns and to the ambient lighting in the entire interior
depending on the Experience Mode selected. The newly created MINI
Driving Sounds enhance the experience of all-electric mobility.
Together with specific graphic elements on the OLED display, vehicle
occupants enjoy an entirely new driving experience in the interior of
the MINI Aceman.

Among the eight modes available for selection, Personal Mode offers
innovative options for customising the cockpit. In this mode, a
personally selected image can be uploaded from a smartphone via the
MINI app and chosen as the display background. A digital colour picker
then identifies the dominant colours of the photo for projection onto
the textile dashboard surfaces. The ambient lighting under the
dashboard and in the door mirror is also colour-coded to match these projections.

The other modes available for selection are Go-Kart Mode, Vivid Mode,
Core Mode, Green Mode, Timeless Mode, Balance Mode and Trail Mode,
each of which focusses the display on a “Mode App” to match the
ambience. In Go-Kart Mode there is a highly dynamic focus on MINI’s
racing DNA, for example. The display and the interior as a whole then
feature the colours anthracite and red, while specific analogue
displays for driving dynamics complement this MINI Experience Mode
inspired by John Cooper Works.

Typical MINI: historic toggle bar in a new
design.
In the classic Mini, the feel of the toggle bar
at the centre of the cockpit enhanced the emotional connection between
driver and vehicle. MINI also draws on this characteristic equipment
detail to transport brand history into the latest of its models. The
most important driving functions (parking brake, gear selector,
start/stop key, experience mode toggle, volume control) are directly
accessible in the MINI Aceman via five individually designed toggles.
This means that no additional gear selector is required, making room
for practical and spacious storage options in the centre console. In
addition to the cup holders, there is an additional tray for
wirelessly charging smartphones.

Four individual equipment options.
All the
models of the new MINI family feature four trims with individual
customisation options, each conveying the contemporary feel-good
concept in the interior of the MINI Aceman in a different way.

In the Essential Trim, the interior is designed with maximum clarity
and a reduction of equipment details. Black sports seats with
distinctly patterned multitone textile harmonise with a coloured
textile inlay on the dashboard. From the Classic trim upwards, the
two-spoke basic steering wheel is replaced by a three-spoke steering
wheel with a textile band in differing colours. In addition, the
equipment variant with a black and blue knitted surface on the
dashboard and doors provides a diversified contrast to the seats in
high-quality fabric or Vescin.

In the Favoured Trim, the interior features a strikingly expressive
design. The dashboard comes in the elegant Dark Petrol, complemented
by an accentuated colour gradient in orange on the passenger side. The
dynamic appearance is further reflected in the sports seats made of
perforated Vescin. These are available with traditional accent
stitching and an embroidered MINI logo in two colours. The JCW Trim
presents the versatile material concept of the MINI Aceman in maximum
sporty style. The JCW seat with sports seat geometry and additional
lateral support noticeably enhances comfort. Combined with
multi-coloured knitted textile and black synthetic leather with red
stitching, the colour concept echoes the design of the dashboard and
door trim.

Digital services.


Simplified communication with the first MINI voice
assistant.
The brand’s first fully-fledged voice
assistant can be activated in the MINI Aceman by saying “Hey MINI!”.
Alternatively, the push-to-talk steering wheel button is also
available for this purpose. Voice-controlled interaction is visualised
on the circular OLED display by means of an animation of graphic
elements, typography and an avatar. Communication with the virtual
travel partner – either a stylised MINI or the character “Spike” – is
particularly fluent and intuitive thanks to improved speech
recognition. Navigation, telephony, entertainment and numerous vehicle
functions can be controlled simply and conveniently by speaking the
relevant command.

The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant learns continuously through
dialogue and is able to take on day-to-day tasks on repeated routes.
Based on geo-based data, for example, the vehicle can identify the
entrance to a multi-storey car park and automatically open the window.
This means that individual routines can be handled more conveniently.

Advanced assistance systems increase
safety.
Driving Assistant Plus provides the MINI Aceman
with an additional steering and lane assistant for lateral guidance.
Convenient and cooperative steering helps the driver stay on track.
The increased comfort offered by the system combines relaxed and
superior control of the vehicle while relieving the driver of the
monotonous and less demanding aspects of driving. The clear-cut
appearance of the displays, operating elements and easy-to-understand
functional features result in a high degree of system security. The
new Trailer Assistant helps when manoeuvring into a parking space with
a trailer as standard, also offering advice on the required steering
wheel angle when reversing.

Thanks to twelve ultrasonic sensors and four Surround View cameras,
the MINI Aceman is able to identify vacant parking spaces with greater
precision, automatically initiating parking manoeuvres where space is
limited, while the new Remote Parking function of the optional Parking
Assistant Pro enables the vehicle to be parked using a smartphone.
This function allows the MINI Aceman to be driven out of a parking
space automatically, making it easier to get into the vehicle if space
to the side is too limited.

The innovative MINI Digital Key Plus option likewise utilises the
user’s smartphone to ensure a convenient and personalised vehicle
experience, transforming the smartphone into a vehicle key. The front
and rear lights start the welcome projection as soon as the driver is
less than three metres away, and the doors unlock automatically.
Replacing the conventional vehicle key, the digital key can be
transferred to several users.

Convenient connectivity and intuitive interaction.

The modern aesthetics of the digital user interface in
the MINI Aceman combine functional and emotional elements. Its
minimalist design adapts the new graphics to the circular shape of the
MINI Interaction Unit, simplifying operation by means of a clear
structure. Static and dynamic elements combined with micro-animations
ensure that the interaction between the driver and the central
instrument is harmonious and intuitive. This emphatically digital
character of the MINI Aceman is enabled by the MINI Operating System 9.

At the centre of the screen is the start menu, while at the bottom of
the screen the fixed status bar can be seen with the menu items
“Navigation”, “Media”, “Telephony”, “All Apps” and, in certain
situations, “Home” – all of which can be selected directly. As
customers are used to from numerous consumer electronics devices, a
so-called toolbelt can be made to appear by swiping upwards from the
bottom edge of the screen. Preferred functions such as navigation
destinations and radio stations can be saved for quick retrieval at
any time. The toolbelt can also be activated via the star button on
the multifunction steering wheel. The upper screen area is reserved
for driving-related content such as speed and important vehicle status
information. The optional head-up display presents the most important
information in the driver’s line of sight.

The temperature is shown permanently for the driver and front
passenger at the left and right-hand edge of the screen. The climate
settings are always integrated at the top level of the MINI
Interaction Unit and are operated by either touch or voice. Depending
on the Experience Mode, a single tap on the speed display transforms
the entire MINI Interaction Unit into a typical MINI speedometer.

MINI Connected upgrades allow additional driving functions to be
activated flexibly at any time, including an optional augmented
reality function that is able to visualise complicated turning
situations realistically and in three-dimensional display, for
example. In conjunction with the optionally available MINI Connected
Package, the digital MINI Connected Store provides access to a
constantly evolving variety of practical and entertaining apps,
including in the area of gaming, music and video streaming. The new
AirConsole app offers a unique form of in-car gaming for all
passengers, turning the user’s smartphone into a game controller on
the OLED display.

The drive.


All-electric and efficient.
The MINI Aceman is
available solely with an all-electric drive, enabling locally
emission-free mobility. The efficient electric motor ensures hallmark
MINI driving fun both in urban areas and on excursions beyond the city
limits. At market launch, the new MINI Aceman will be available in the
MINI Aceman E (electricity consumption combined: 14,7 – 14,1 kWh/100
km according to WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO2-class: A;
Range in km according to WLTP: 298 – 309) version and also as the MINI
Aceman SE (electricity consumption combined: 14,8 – 14,0 kWh/100 km
according to WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO2-class: A; Range
in km according to WLTP: 382 – 405) with increased output. 

The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor of the MINI Aceman E generates a
torque of 290 Nm, accelerating the car from standstill to 100 km/h in
7.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 160 km/h. With an output of
160 kW/218 hp, the MINI Aceman SE generates a torque of 330 Nm,
enabling the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds
and reach a top speed of 170 km/h.

With an energy content of 42.5 kWh, the battery of the MINI Aceman E
achieves a range of 309 kilometres in the WLTP test cycle. The
high-voltage battery of the MINI Aceman SE has an energy content of
54.2 kWh, giving it a range of 405 kilometres according to the WLTP.

Sporty agility and outstanding driving
dynamics.
Its chassis gives the new MINI Aceman a sporty
character, and this is also reflected in the driving fun that is
typical of the brand. The tyres with a diameter of 654 mm give the
vehicle a more powerful visual presence, enhancing driving dynamics
and ride comfort in equal measure. The Aceman is equipped with a
precise damping system that features highly prestressed stabilisers:
these improve steering precision and accuracy while at the same time
ensuring sound roll support. The precise adjustment of the steering
and all driving stability control systems to either comfortable or
sporty driving guarantees an exceptional driving experience in every
situation. The response of the electric drive to pressure on the
accelerator pedal is optimised for a sporty driving style.

Meanwhile, agile and dynamic handling is emphasised by the direct
steering, with a rack ratio of 59.5 mm rack travel per turn of the
steering wheel. Combined with a short and firm feel when braking, the
integrated braking system increases ride comfort by means of reliable
stabilisation. In conjunction with the numerous driver assistance
systems, short braking distances increase safety.

The MINI Experience Modes with various suspension set-ups are
available for a customised driving experience, while driving fun can
be intensified by adjusting the steering response and also specially
calibrated intervention limits for the traction control.

Quick and easy: charging the battery.
The
battery of the MINI Aceman can be charged via alternating current with
11 kW. Fast charging with direct current is possible in the MINI
Aceman E with 75 kW and in the Aceman SE with up to 95 kW. At a fast
charging station, this allows the battery to be charged from 10 per
cent to 80 per cent in just under 30 minutes. When MINI Navigation is
activated, the high-voltage battery can be set to the ideal
temperature for efficient charging in advance, depending on weather
conditions. This significantly reduces charging time, especially in
cold outdoor temperatures.

For a transparent and simple charging process, the customer can
optimise vehicle battery charging by means of easy-to-understand
setting options. The start time for charging can be selected or a
specific time window for charging can be set, for example. A precise
target level for battery capacity can be determined in advance, too.
For a particularly pleasant start, charging can be set to be completed
by a selected departure time, and the vehicle interior can be
air-conditioned to the desired temperature by this time. The MINI App
provides a convenient overview of the charging process, even if the
customer is not near the vehicle. This provides details of the current
battery status, a charging-optimised route plan, and charging history
to date – including all costs and savings.

In case of queries, please contact:

Corporate Communications

Julian Kisch, Press Spokesperson Product Communication
MINI
Phone: +49-89-382-38072
E-mail: [email protected]

Micaela Sandstede, Head of Communication MINI
Phone:
+49-89-382-70-61611 
E-mail: [email protected]