BMW’s new “MINI Aceman” BEV crossover, Japan model, to be released on June 6, 2024

BMW unveiled the MINI brand’s electric vehicle (EV)-only crossover model, the MINI ACEMAN, for the first time in Japan on June 6, 2024, and sales began on the same day. Deliveries are scheduled to begin after the fourth quarter of 2024.

BMW’s new EV “MINI Aceman” exterior

The Countryman appears to be a smaller, sportier version of the new Countryman, with proportions that make it look more like a subcompact hatch than an SUV. It incorporates MINI’s modern design ethos, featuring angular lighting units, an octagonal grille, and pronounced fenders. It also retains traditional MINI elements such as the distinctive wraparound greenhouse and short overhangs. The body measures 4,080mm long, 1,755mm wide, 1,515mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,605mm.

BMW’s new EV “MINI Aceman” body size comparison

The MINI Aceman is close in body size to the MINI 5-door hatchback, and it can be seen that the MINI Countryman is considerably larger in comparison. It is rated between the MINI Cooper and the MINI Countryman.

BMW’s new EV “MINI Aceman” interior

The new MINI Aceman features a large, circular center display that utilizes cutting-edge OLED technology. Its 240mm diameter high-quality glass and optimized touch sensitivity make it intuitive to use, much like using a smartphone. The main menu features widgets arranged side-by-side, allowing for easy swiping and touch control. The circular OLED display not only functions as a meter panel, but also manages all aspects of the navigation system with AR functionality, media, phone, air conditioning, and various settings.

BMW’s new EV “MINI Aceman” safety features

The new MINI Aceman comes standard with cutting-edge advanced safety features such as Driving Assist (Active Cruise Control (with Stop & Go function), Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Collision Avoidance/Damage Mitigation Brake (with Accident Avoidance Steering), and Cross Traffic Warning), which have been made more precise and accurate thanks to the high-performance camera and radar, and the high analytical capabilities of a high-performance processor.

BMW’s new EV “MINI Aceman” powertrain

The Mini Aceman E has a maximum output of 135kW (184ps), a maximum torque of 290Nm, a front-wheel drive system, a lithium-ion battery capacity of 126.0Ah/42.5kWh, a driving range of 310km (European value) on a single charge, and an acceleration time of 0-100km/h of 7.9 seconds.

The Mini Aceman SE has a maximum output of 160kW (218ps), maximum torque of 330Nm, FWD drivetrain, a lithium-ion battery capacity of 136.0Ah/54.2kWh, a driving range of 406km on a single charge (European value), and acceleration from 0 to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

BMW’s new EV “MINI Aceman” Japanese price

A word from the editorial department

The MINI Aceman, which was unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show 2024, held from April 25th to May 4th, 2024, will finally be released in Japan. MINI is rapidly moving towards electrification, and the new generation EV models, the MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman , have also been made into EVs and announced in Japan. It’s such a sudden change that it’s a bit bewildering. Models such as the MINI Countryman are available in both EV and conventional internal combustion engine models. We will continue to update you as new information becomes available.

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