The Mini Aceman concept debuts the brand's future design language

The Mini Aceman concept debuts the brand's future design language

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For a while now, Mini has been flirting around with the idea of introducing a fresh new design language, and it's finally happening.

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Say hello to the new Mini Concept Aceman, which debuts the brand's new design language to be worn by future Mini models. Spawning a fully electric powertrain, a production variant of the Mini Concept Aceman will debut soon to bridge the gap between the Mini Cooper and Countryman.

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Regarding its looks, the Mini Concept Aceman looks like a squashed Countryman but with bits and pieces to make up for its electrified nature. To support our statement, the current Mini Countryman measures 4,297 mm in length, 1,822 mm in width and 1,557 mm in height, versus the 5-seater Aceman's length of 4,050 mm, a width of 1,990 mm and its 1,590 mm height.

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We're talking about a sealed front grille, headlights that are reminiscent of the latest Countryman's, aerodynamic wheels and a rear in Mini's fashion.

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Also, if you look carefully at some of the Concept Aceman's angles, they look slightly similar to that of the Citroen C3 Aircross or the newly-revealed Smart #1 fully-electric crossover.

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To reflect its lively character, the Concept Aceman features reinterpreted iconic design elements such as an illuminated surround on the front grille as well as LED contour lighting and red accents. The Concept Aceman is further equipped with Matrix LED headlights.

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A proper look at the interior, the Concept Aceman gets a round OLED infotainment system in Mini fashion - a similar setup we've likely seen in the spied Mini Cooper hatch test mule. The interior is minimalistic with very few buttons, contoured door panels plus a centre console that extends to the back.

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The seats with integrated headrests seem to have a 3D look and are finished in a combination of knit textile, flat knit, velvet velour and waffle weave plus a 3D houndstooth pattern and embroidered X and O graphics.

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To cater for extra space inside, Mini has relocated the controls for the gear selector and parking brake.

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As for the dashboard, the Concept Aceman boasts an iridescent coating which matches that of the roof. Like the seats, door panels and all other interior surfaces, the steering wheel is also leather-free and is laminated with dark green velvet velour.

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The steering wheel is further fitted with the 'Aceman' lettering and a robust strap that forms the six o'clock spoke.

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Mini isn't ready to reveal technical details of the Concept Aceman but chances are it could borrow some of its powertrain bits from the BMW iX3 or its 3-door hatch counterpart with improved range, of course.

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If it uses the iX3's powertrain, that means it could have about 210 kW of power and torque figures around the 400 Nm bracket, courtesy of an 80 kWh battery pack with a rear-mounted single motor. The setup is good for 460 km in the iX3 but knowing how the electric technology keeps advancing with every new model, we won't be surprised to see a bigger range.

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Not the case? Well, it could house a 50 kWh battery pack good for 402 km of range and more than 147 kW of power.

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In case you want to see the Mini Concept Aceman, it will be publicly presented for the first time at Gamescom 2022, in Cologne. 

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