2024 MINI Aceman priced for Australia

The 2024 MINI Aceman has been priced from $55,990 plus on-road costs ahead of its arrival Down Under in the fourth quarter of this year.

Just two versions of the all-new small electric SUV, which splits the new MINI Cooper 5 Door hatch and the Countryman SUV in terms of size, will be offered in Australia.

Similarly, the five-door Aceman’s sub-$56,000 starting price is $9000 lower than the cheapest version of the upcoming battery-electric Countryman E ($64,990) and just $2000 higher than the most affordable new MINI Cooper E three-door hatch ($53,990).

But the Aceman’s base price, for the entry-level E Classic, rises to $60,990 plus ORCs for the SE Favoured flagship, and the $5000 price gulf between the two is due to their differing powertrains and equipment levels.

Starting with the former, the Aceman E is powered by a single 135kW/290Nm electric motor that draws current from a 42.6kWh lithium-ion battery pack, giving it an effective range of up to 310km on the WLTP cycle.

DC fast-charging can be done at up to 75kW, taking the battery from 10-80 per cent in a claimed 28 minutes.

The Aceman SE, meantime, offers 160kW/330Nm outputs, making it noticeably quicker to 100km/h (7.1 versus 7.9sec), and comes with a bigger 54.2kWh battery pack that gifts it a longer range (up to 406km).

The bigger battery pack also brings with it a superior maximum charging rate of 95kW, but its extra capacity means a 10-80 per cent takes slightly longer at 31 minutes.

Both versions of the Aceman measure 4079mm long, 1754mm wide, 1514mm tall and ride on a 2606mm wheelbase, affording each a 300-litre boot and maximum cargo volume of 1005L.

Standard equipment highlights on the E Classic include LED exterior lighting, 19-inch alloy wheels, a 9.4-inch circular infotainment interface, adaptive cruise control, heated sport seats, park assist with 360-camera, six-speaker sound system, augmented-reality navigation, panorama glass roof, sport steering wheel and piano-black interior trim.

The SE Favoured goes quite a bit further with goodies like a 10-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system, heated and power-adjustable John Cooper Works front seats with memory function, active seat functions for the driver, Sun Protection Glazing, black headliner, silver interior trim and vegan leather upholstery.

Eight drive modes – Core, Green, Go-Kart, Personal, Timeless, Vivid, Balance and Trail – help drivers tailor the Aceman to the task and conditions at hand, while the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant is on hand to help with things like climate control and on-the-fly navigation settings.

“The MINI Aceman delivers a fresh and innovative take on the iconic MINI design while representing the next generation of MINI – one that is built for the future while staying true to the brand’s heritage of go-kart driving fun and individuality,” said BMW Australia and New Zealand general manager Alexander Brockhoff.

“The Aceman provides our customers with a greater choice of electrified, premium compact vehicles that are perfect for urban living and beyond.”

“Its introduction is a testament to our unwavering commitment in electrifying the brand and our vision of a sustainable future.”

While the Aceman is a dedicated EV, it will be sold alongside the new-generation Cooper hatch and Countryman SUV, both of which will be available with combustion and electric powertrains.

How much does the 2024 MINI Aceman cost?
E Classic – $55,990
SE Favoured – $60,990
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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