The Mini Aceman is a battery electric small family car which has been made in China and sold by German carmaker BMW under the Mini brand since 2024.[2] The Aceman was developed and is produced by Spotlight Automotive, a joint venture between the BMW Group of Germany and Great Wall Motor, at a manufacturing plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu.
The Mini Aceman was revealed as concept car on 26 July 2022,[3][4] previewing a new design language for the Mini marque.[5]
The Aceman is positioned under the larger compact-class Countryman SUV.[7]
In August 2022 at the Gamescom video games convention in Cologne, Germany, Mini showcased a Pokémon-themed Aceman concept encased in 1:1 scale toy car packaging. Attendees could purchase a small scale model of this vehicle in identical packaging.[8]
The production version of the Mini Aceman was unveiled in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show. The Aceman comes exclusively with battery electric powertrains, with two options available. Four trims are offered, which are Essential, Classic, Favored, and JCW.[9][10]
The Aceman share design elements from the Cooper J01 and Countryman. The headlights and matrix rear lights have 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.[11][12]
The interior is similar to the Cooper J01. There is a 9.4-inch touchscreen (operated by MINI OS9), which is the only interior screen and control most of the vehicle functions, plus a few toggle switches for the essential functions. Mini's new Intelligent Personal Assistant called "Spike" debuted in the Aceman, with eight selectable Mini Experience Modes. The dashboard is covered with knitted material and the door cards are made from recycled polyester.[11]
Despite its small dimensions, Mini designers made use of the “Clever Use of Space” design principle, therefore the Aceman has 300 L of boot space, which can be increased to 1,005 L when the rear seats are folded.[11]
