MINI Aceman SUV
New from £28,895 / £465 p/m
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You can charge this vehicle in 32 minutes at its fastest charging speed of 350 kW
* We have used data from the manufacturer to estimate these charging times, they are only a guide. Charging times for some speeds may not have been provided.
Is the MINI Aceman SUV a good car?
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Words by: Mark Nichol
Additional words by: Mark Nichol
"We’re long past the days when a Mini being an SUV is a problem for anyone, right? But if you are one of those people, no Mini SUV is more likely to change your mind than this one. It’s tiny. Only a few millimetres bigger than a five-door Mini hatchback and smaller than an original Nissan Juke. The upshot is that this isn’t a family car by any means, but if you’re after proper Mini driving vibes with slightly better visibility and decent rear space, this thing is ace, man. (Sorry!) It’s fun, fast, frugal and full of personality."
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Running costs for a MINI Aceman
4/5
Unlike the Mini Cooper and Countryman , the Aceman won’t ever be available with an internal combustion engine. Instead, you get three versions, called E, SE and a high-performance John Cooper Works (JCW model).The E has 184 horsepower and a 192-mile claimed battery range, the SE 218 horsepower and 252 miles, and the JCW 258 horsepower and 243 miles. The cost difference is significant between the three: about ten grand from bottom to top, and for us, an Aceman E is all the Aceman you need. It's well-equipped and it's only £1,800 more than an equivalent three-door electric Mini, which feels like great value. And your electric ‘fuel’ costs will be low, too: Mini quotes 4.4 miles per kWh efficiency. For context, Nissan claims 3.5 miles for the Leaf.
Reliability of a MINI Aceman
4/5
The Aceman comes with a three-year warranty, which isn’t class-leading by any means (Kia’s warranty is seven years, for instance), but does offer unlimited mileage. Another thing to note is that early Acemans will be built in China (all Mini electric cars are), before production switches back to Mini’s Oxford plant in 2026. There’s nothing to suggest that Chinese-made electric Minis are less reliable than UK-built cars, but they are something of an unknown quantity.
Safety for a MINI Aceman
5/5
The last Mini crash tested by industry-standard safety body Euro NCAP was the last Countryman , which received a maximum five-star score in 2017. Since then, the company’s entire range has been replaced. We expect the Aceman to ... further apologies in advance... ace the test, though. Minis are very well-equipped these days, including safety stuff. Every Aceman gets parking sensors all round, a rear-view camera, ISOFIX front and rear, blind spot detection and lane assist. And SE cars (or E cars with a Level 1 pack) get a Head-Up Display – a neat safety feature that reduces the time you’ll have your eyes off the road ahead.
How comfortable is the MINI Aceman
3/5
It's quite comfy, but with the caveat that it’s a Mini and therefore has quite a bit of “go-kart” built into it. Which is to say the Aceman is pretty firm under the wheels. If this was a Nissan or a Kia or something, we’d definitely be saying the ride quality is too firm. In the Aceman, though, the juddery ride is part and parcel of the character of the car, and it makes for a driving experience that’s more involving than the vast majority of small SUVs – all of them, probably. However, the JCW model tips things over the edge. There's absolutely no need for it to be so ridiculously harsh in the way it rides over the road. It's very like a go-kart... if the go-kart had no wheels and was being dragged along by a van using a rope. Despite looking like an SUV, the Aceman isn’t a family car, but rather a thing with more ‘usable’ back seats than a standard Mini. Rear knee space isn’t great, and nor is cabin width; the middle rear seat is almost useless.
Features of the MINI Aceman
4/5
Mini has a reputation for making cars with very sparse standard specifications but with options lists longer than the wait for a non-emergency GP appointment. Thankfully, the Aceman has a genuinely impressive standard kit list, mainly because the cabin is so focused on its central, circular OLED screen. Most of the car’s features baked into that. Navigation, dual-zone climate control, a rear-view camera, wireless smartphone mirroring, a heated steering wheel, 17-inch alloys and LED headlamps are all standard. Beyond that, Mini has optional equipment bundles separated into three ‘Levels’. The further up you go, the more ‘techy’ your Mini will feel – Level 3 lets you park the car from outside using your smartphone. But, really, a basic Aceman will be just fine. Part of the reason for that is just how nice any Aceman interior feels. No soft-touch surfaces, but Mini has cleverly disguised that fact with proper interesting trim flourishes throughout, plus neat interior lighting. The cloth-swathed dashboard looks very premium, as does the pin-sharp clarity of the central OLED display. It's all a lovely blend of quality and fun.
Power for a MINI Aceman
4/5
The difference between an E and an SE car (184 horsepower and 192 miles versus 218 horsepower and 252 miles) isn’t actually that consequential. Keep your battery charged up at home and an E should give you more than sufficient mileage, and the performance difference is negligible: 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds for the E, or 7.1 seconds for the SE. The SE has a slightly quicker max charging speed than the E (90kW and 75kW respectively), but in reality, that’ll only save you a few minutes during rapid charging sessions at service stations. More usefully, both have 11kW on-board charging, which means they’ll juice up quickly at workplace charging stations. The JCW it its own sort of car, though. On the right road, at the right time, it's a riot. It's really quick (0-62mph in 6.4 seconds) but it feels faster and more manic than it actually is because the front wheels can barely cope with the power, so they scrable like a dog chasing bubbles on a hardwood floor. Day-to-day, though, it probably doesn't feel special enough for the punishment your spine will have to endure.
Lease deals
These deals are based on terms of 8,000 miles, for a 36 month lease with a 6 months initial payment.
Standard equipment
Expect the following equipment on your MINI Aceman SUV. This may vary between trim levels.
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