KUALA LUMPUR: The new all-electric MINI Aceman compact five-door crossover is billed as combining signature go-kart agility, expressive design and everyday versatility.
Its recommended retail pricing with SST (sales and service tax) on the road, without insurance is RM213,888.
With the MINI extended warranty and service package, the price tag is RM221,288.
With Easy Drive Financing from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, ownership of the MINI Aceman starts from RM1,680 (based on estimates of a 75% loan, 100,000km mileage and a five-year tenure).
It comes with a standard two-year warranty, with an optional warranty and service extension.
The Aceman is covered by MINI Malaysia’s five-year Roadside Assistance programme, with services that include a 24-Hour, 365-days-a-year Accident and Help on the Phone and On the Spot hotline, free towing services and when needed (over 200km from residential home), replacement vehicle, seamless mobility, accommodation, mobility services solutions as well as repatriation services.
The MINI Service and Repair Inclusive (MSRI) programme provides a four-year unlimited mileage warranty, along with four years/60,000km of service coverage.
For battery electric vehicles (BEVs), service coverage extends to six years with unlimited mileage, and an eight-year high-voltage battery warranty.
With MINI Roadside Assistance, customers can receive 24/7 emergency support including towing, courtesy cars, and hotel accommodation in the event of an unprecedented emergency.
The exterior colour palette includes Rebel Red, Indigo Sunset Blue, Melting Silver, Ocean Wave Green, Nanuq White and Legend Grey.
Positioned between the MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman, the Aceman has a permanently excited synchronous motor that delivers 160kW (218hp) and 330Nm of torque to the front wheels, enabling a 0-100kph sprint in just 7.1 seconds.
This is paired with a 54.2kWh high-voltage battery offering a WLTP range of up to 406km.
A GO-KART Mode sharpens accelerator response for an even more spirited feel.
An intelligent traction system further enhances grip across varying road surfaces.
With DC fast charging of up to 95kW, the battery can be replenished from 10% to 80% in as little as 31 minutes.
There is also AC charging of up to 11kW.
Details such as the 19-inch Hexagram spoke wheels, robust wheel arches, roof rails and stylised skid plate reinforce the Aceman’s sporty crossover character.
The cabin sees the use of recycled textiles, a 3D-knit dashboard and vegan leather trim.
Inside, its large round 9.4-inch OLED central display serves for infotainment and key driving information.
The MINI Operating System 9 delivers a clean, smartphone-like interface.
MINI App integration allows drivers to monitor vehicle status, manage charging, lock or unlock the vehicle, sound the horn or locate it on a map remotely and pre-set air conditioning.
With Digital Key on a compatible smartphone, you can unlock, lock and even start your MINI without needing a physical key — simply using your phone.
With its suite of intelligent assistance features, the Aceman helps you stay centred in your lane, maintains a safe distance from the vehicle ahead with adaptive cruise control, and can automatically slow down and stop in traffic when needed.
It continuously monitors the surroundings, warning you of potential collisions with vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists, even when turning at junctions or crossing intersections.
Additional support includes blind spot alerts, lane change warnings, rear cross-traffic alerts when reversing, and exit warnings to help prevent opening doors into passing traffic.
Traffic sign recognition keeps you informed of changing speed limits, while gentle steering support assists in maintaining lane position.
Also, the car can automatically steer itself into parking spots, assist when reversing along previously driven paths, and provide a full 360-degree view.
Sensors help detect nearby obstacles, while remote view functionality allows you to check your car’s surroundings from a distance.
Built-in recording functions can also capture incidents around the vehicle.
