Video Summary
The AceMan doesn't have a direct predecessor but sits between the Hatch and the Countryman in the Mini lineup.Its styling includes SUV-type elements such as a bluff front, a flat bonnet, and prominent haunches.
Angular lights match the Countryman, black plastic cladding makes it look larger, and there is brush guard-type styling.
This Exclusive trim features brushed gold around the grill and Mini badge.
The test vehicle uses the SE drivetrain, indicated by a green S badge.
The side features chunky plastic cladding around the wheel arches, contrast mirror caps matching the ombré two-tone roof, gloss black roof bars, and aerodynamic door handles.
It's got honking massive 19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels.
There is a relatively flat roofline and panoramic sunroof.
The prominent shoulders have a glasshouse that tapers in.
The charging flap is on the quarter panel.
The rear glasshouse pinches in, and there are broad, strong shoulders, as well as chunky plastic cladding and gold-brushed diffuser effect.
Pixelated light clusters, LED indicators, and brake lights are installed.
Boot capacity is reasonably sized at 300 liters, with an adjustable boot floor.
Dropping the boot floor provides more storage space and a place for the charging cable.
Folding the seats offers a 1,005-liter capacity, but not a flat floor.
There is a 12-volt socket in the boot and no carrier bag hooks or tiedown points.
The back seats have decent knee room and are comfortable.
6-foot occupants can fit, but those 5’ 7.5” or shorter, fit much more easily.
Materials on the seats are very nice, including light-colored Vaskin leather.
The door cards have woven knitted mesh and a harder plastic at the top.
There are aerodynamic-style door handles and small door bins, but only one cupholder in the center console.
Isofix points, with attached flip-up plastic covers, are on both outer seats.
The front seats have the same materials, but additional gray piping; they are adjusted manually.
Up front is a large, circular OLED infotainment screen with beautiful graphics.
Climate control is in the screen but easy to adjust and use voice control.
The center console includes the Experience toggle.
The test car featured: Adaptive cruise control, Harman Kardon stereo, all of which provides good value for money.
Steering feel and responsiveness are good but could use improvement.
The AceMan SE has 218 horsepower, 330 newton-meters of torque, a 0-62 time of 7.1 seconds, and a range of 192 miles.
There are three drivetrains available including the E and John Cooper Works.
The overall feel is that it's a really good package with Mini DNA.
It is priced keenly compared to the Mini Hatchback and is smaller and lighter than the Countryman.
