Following some transient teasing, MINI Malaysia has now formally launched the first-ever MINI Aceman, an electrical crossover that’s positioned between the Cooper SE and Countryman SE. Very similar to its zappy siblings, the center youngster within the line-up is being supplied in a sole ‘SE’ guise that retails for RM213,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
That determine is with a typical two-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee, and if you need the four-year guarantee and repair package deal, the value will increase by RM7,400 to RM221,288. So, what are you getting to your cash?
As a begin, you get a car that measures 4,076 mm lengthy, 1,754 mm extensive, 1,515 mm tall and has wheelbase spanning 2,606 mm. This makes it bigger than the Cooper (3,858 mm lengthy, 2,526 mm wheelbase) and smaller in comparison with the Countryman (4,433 mm lengthy, 2,692 mm wheelbase), so in the event you’re a “Goldilocks” type of particular person, this could match the invoice.
Visually, the Aceman follows the model’s ‘Charismatic Simplicity’ design strategy that can be seen on latest choices. Highlights embody a closed-off, octagonal-shaped grille, a small decrease consumption and uniquely-shaped headlamps with a particular daytime operating mild signature. Retractable door handles and distinguished physique cladding are discovered on the perimeters, whereas the rear will get the signature Union Jack taillights.
Inside, you’ll discover a acquainted illuminated dashboard structure with a big, round, 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen being the first entry level to all car capabilities, whereas doubling as a show for key driving data. Infotainment is powered by MINI Working System 9 with MINI Experiences Modes and an avatar-enabled digital assistant, plus you additionally get a head-up show and a digital key system with supported units.
Via the MINI Linked Retailer, homeowners should purchase elective upgrades just like the Linked Bundle, which supplies extra capabilities equivalent to 3D constructing visualisation, augmented actuality navigation, optimised charging routes, live-traffic data, in-car gaming, video streaming and different third-party apps.
On the powertrain entrance, the Aceman SE encompasses a nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) battery with an power capability of 54.2 kWh for a variety of as much as 406 km following the WLTP customary. The battery powers a front-mounted electrical motor rated at 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW) and 330 Nm, which permits a 0-100 km/h time of seven.1 seconds and prime pace of 170 km/h.
For charging, the Aceman helps each AC and DC inputs, the previous at a peak capability of 11 kW, whereas the latter is at 95 kW and can get the battery from a 10-80% state of cost in simply half-hour.
Commonplace gear for the Aceman contains 19-inch ‘Hexagram’ spoke wheels, roof rails, skid plates, Vescin leatherette upholstery in Darkish Petrol color, dual-zone local weather management, powered John Cooper Works entrance seats with reminiscence operate, a sport steering wheel, an anthracite headliner, a wi-fi charging tray and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
As for driver help programs, there’s lane change warning, pace restrict data, passive cruise management, rear cross visitors alert, and entrance collision warning with brake intervention (AEB). There’s additionally Parking Assistant Plus with options like Lively Park Distance Management, Reversing Help Digital camera and Distant 3D View.
Three exterior colors referred to as Insurgent Purple, Melting Silver and Indigo Sundown Blue are supplied, all with a black roof and aspect mirror caps. As soon as once more, the Aceman SE retails for RM213,888, which is RM20,000 greater than the Cooper SE and RM45,000 lower than the Countryman SE. Would you choose this over these fashions? Share your ideas with us within the feedback beneath.
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