Electric 2025 MINI Aceman SUV set for April 24 reveal

MINI has confirmed its all-new 2025 MINI Aceman small SUV, which will fill the gap between the Cooper hatch and larger Countryman, will be officially revealed on April 24.

Shown in camouflage undergoing final testing, the BMW-backed British rival for high-riding small EVs such as the Peugeot e-2008, Jeep Avenger and Hyundai Kona Electric will clearly keep its looks previewed by the 2022 MINI Aceman concept.

Measuring just 4075mm long, 1754mm wide and standing 1495mm tall, the new Aceman is just 52mm longer, 27mm wider and stands only 70mm taller than the regular five-door MINI hatch.

However, thanks to its new ‘Spotlight’ architecture developed with Chinese car-maker GWM, the Aceman will offer space for five adults within.

That’s because the new platform doesn’t have to accommodate a petrol or diesel engine and transmission, allowing a longer wheelbase that liberates more cabin space.

Introducing the British brand’s new ‘Charismatic Simplicity’ design language that will inspire all future MINIs, the Aceman has been styled to include less body components while its simple lines create its most minimalist look yet.

Up front is a pair of distinctive octagon-shaped headlights.

Officially, MINI has yet to release full details regarding the Aceman’s powertrain, but it’s a safe bet it will adopt the powertrains introduced by the latest MINI Cooper E and Cooper SE that are also based on the Spotlight platform.

That means the most affordable Aceman Cooper E should be equipped with a 135kW/290Nm electric motor that drives the front wheels and manages 0-100km/h in around 7.5 seconds.

The more muscular Cooper SE, meanwhile, should produce 160kW/330Nm – enough for a 0-100km/h dash of less than 7.0sec.

Two battery sizes should be available – 54kWh, for a range of around 400km, and a smaller 40kWh, for circa 300km. Charging rates will be limited to around 95kW for both units.

Later on, MINI will launch its flagship Aceman JCW (John Cooper Works) that is likely to come with around 225kW and include the brand’s latest all-wheel drive and torque-vectoring tech.

The cabin is dominated by a huge 9.5-inch disc-shaped OLED infotainment unit that will run BMW’s latest OS9 operating system and come with an on-board virtual assistant awoken by “Hey MINI”.

Both leather and chrome will be banned, with designers preferring less traditional finishes and vegan-friendly alternatives to animal hides that include new 100 per cent recycled fabrics that cover the dash and door tops, providing a more contemporary feel.

With the majority of testing already complete, the MINI Aceman engineering cars have already endured Arctic-cold and baking-hot temperatures as part of the car-maker’s real-world durability testing, with particular focus on the batteries, motors, cooling and charging systems, as well as the air-conditioning unit.

Initially, the MINI Aceman will be built at a factory in China, starting late this year, however production will also extend to MINI’s hub in Oxford from 2026.

Australian launch details and timings are still to be confirmed.

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