Mini first exclusive EV ace man..Will I be able to become a real ace
Mar 15, 2025
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On March 13, Mini Korea launched three new all-electric mini-families in Korea that will open a new mini-age, and held a test drive event at the Yeongjongdo Driving Center.
Starting with the newly joined Aceman, three types of pure electric vehicles, including mini Cooper and Countryman
I'm going to talk about the ace man that I was most curious about
The Aceman, which has newly joined the mini-family, is a compact SUV located between the Cooper and the Countryman. It is the first mini model to be introduced only as a pure electric model. It is the first mini electric vehicle based on a platform dedicated to electric vehicles.
The full length is 4.085mm and has a lower and longer ratio than a typical SUV at 1,515mm
The front part is applied with a polygonal headlight and an octagonal grill, unlike the existing round mini-impression
Expressing the new personality of the aceman alone.
Like the new countryman model, daytime running lights can be transformed into three types, which can further reveal one's personality
Different from the round wheel arch of the existing models, a slight angle was given.
The MINI logo attached to the bottom of the first row door is also a new point that did not exist before. He expressed his unique personality well
The rear part feels clean and the horizontal structure design is impressive. The rear lamp can also be designed in three ways.
The first row of the interior follows the design cue of the new mini.
The dashboard made of recycled polyester is two-tone, clearly revealing its personality even from the outside.
The leather decoration, which was not present in the existing mini model, was attached between the steering wheel and the combiner type HUD to give a point
However, considering the price of the hard plastic material on the front of the dashboard is around 50 million won, it is a little disappointing
As it is a model located between Cooper and Countryman, it has excellent space
To give a subjective view from the standpoint of owning the three-door Cooper JCW model of the internal combustion engine
Cooper's second row is just a luggage compartment, not a seat for people to pick up
But in the second row of Aceman, when the driver's seat is aligned with the B pillar and the person who is 173 centimeters tall sits down
We have secured a not bad space with one fist in the knee space and half a fist in the headroom
The seat cushion is short, so it may be inconvenient for long-distance driving
What I felt right at the start of the test drive in the driving center is that the steering wheel feels much lighter
The previous first and second generation mini was purchased by female owners who fell in love with the design
It was so heavy that I couldn't withstand the heavy handling sensation that I was reselling it as a used car after a while
The 3rd generation internal combustion engine JCW in which the reporter is riding is said to be lighter than the previous model
I have to think that heavy handling is attractive
So of course, I thought the weight of the aceman steering wheel would be similar
Adding a little bit of exaggeration, it's light enough to control it with one finger
I felt like the suspension setting was reversed
Some people felt the same when they asked fellow reporters questions after the test drive was over
If it's a common feeling to be soft at low speeds and hard at high speeds
It's hard at low speeds and the faster it goes, the softer it feels to accept it at the end
Considering that the test drive course had a ratio of 6:4 between the highway and the general national highway
It was so hard that it felt plump when it crossed the bump or encountered irregularities in the low-speed section
However, the processing ability when bending the road surface or stepping on a pothole and moving quickly is observed
It's a synchronized model, but the unique go-kart filling of the mini is still there
The model tested was the Aceman SE Paybird trim. The maximum power is 218 horsepower. The maximum torque is 33.7kg,m
It showed perfect output even when accelerating further during high-speed driving
It also shows quick movements when changing lanes
Thanks to the low center of gravity caused by the battery mounted on the floor, it showed stable movement without rolls even when turning at high speed
What's interesting is the acceleration sound play
It reminds me of the sound of the spacecraft of the suction 'P Company' rather than the heterogeneous sound felt by the existing electric car
It provides more fun for drivers with a sound that reveals their own personality
The New All-Electric MINI Aceman comes in two powertrains: E and SE.
The New All-Electric MINI Aceman E Classic trim is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum output of 184 horsepower and a maximum torque of 29.6 kg·m.
Aceman SE Paybird trim has a maximum output of 218 horsepower and a maximum torque of 33.7 kg·m
It reaches 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds from the stationary state.
The MINI aceman has a low center of gravity, dynamic design, instant acceleration unique to the electric motor,
Through precise steering reactions, MINI's unique Go-Kart sense and differentiated driving experience are provided even in the electrification era.
Both models have a high voltage battery with a capacity of 54.2 kWh
The mileage per charge is the same as 405 km based on WLTP and 312 km based on domestic standards.
It takes about 31 minutes to charge the battery to 10-20% through rapid charging.
The New All-Electric MINI Aceman E and SE are priced at KRW 49.7 million and KRW 58 million, respectively
One line review
Advantage: pure electric model but still alive go-kart filling
Disadvantage: Generalized(?) handling sensation because it has become too light
Reporter Kim Hyung-joon hj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
