The first-ever MINI Aceman is a small Countryman! REVIEW

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[@Shogunovyz]

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Data and facts: Between Mini Cooper and Mini Countryman Mini Paceman was 3-door crossover, this is a small 5-door SUV Rebel Red Three different daytime running lights 4,07 m 160“ length 17-19“ wheels Roof and mirror caps color depending on trims: Essential (Fabric seats), Classic (fabric or leatherette), Favoured (perforated leatherette), JCW trim (vertical grill design and dark leatherette seats) Around 9“ OLED screen 300 l - 1000 l luggage volume Aceman E 7,9 s 160 km/h 100 mph Battery 42,5 kWh 38,5 kWh 35.000 Euro Aceman SE 7,1 s 170 km/h 106 mph Battery 54 kWh 49 kWh net 39.000 Euro 2.000 Euro more than Cooper each 300 km 190 miles? AC 11 kW, DC 75 kW and 95 kW 10-80 % in 30 Min, preconditioning via car-internal GPS Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@Oksycreates]

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[@Ahgama]

Appreciate the detailed review as always! As someone who is a bit unhappy where the countryman has gone in direction, the Aceman seems to be more keeping in spirit and for some reason the interior feels more cohesive / fitting. Look forward to your driving impressions! I do wish there was some form of AWD model (maybe JCW one day) but i doubt that will happen...

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[@DwainDwight]

Am seriously considering one. Thanks.

[@erasmusboham2962]

It looks good and still retains the mini brand identity and driving dynamics

[@darknessislight3689]

Fantastic review ❤ I actually love this design 🥰

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[@Waywardification]

This one actually doesn't look bad. I would also say that this is more of a Countryman than the new Countryman.

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[@LentswenyanaMokone]

Is perfect especially if you don't have money for the countryman then this can be your sweet spot

[@THUGPUTIN]

if they bring ice version of this, yes.... This is fully Chinese built on Chinese platform..

[@fts3865]

@@THUGPUTIN…developed mostly by BMW

[@peteeberhardt3769]

What a cool screen. And even cooler car. According to consumer reports these are actually reliable? Also, the website indicates there is an option to remove the sunroof which is awesome. One more car to add to the pile of "considerations." Very nice.

[@adammachin]

The centre display looks incredible

[@조선제일검-q1e]

Looks good and makes me consider buying it. Small enouh to drive freely in crowded cities.

[@rodrigoavila7614]

Loved it! Great interior design😍

[@mach1nefan]

It’s cute! I hope it sells well. Looks small and therefore efficient.

[@geopim72]

Welcome to my country Thomas.. welcome to Greece!

[@autogefuehl]

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[@jumpingparrot1821]

Thankyou Thomas for a great review. One thing I would like to know is where the cars are made, if you could include that in your videos? I would like my next EV to be made in Europe.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@autogefuehl]

Here the answer is: both. Production starts in China, from 2026 also in Oxford

[@mihnealazar7039]

Finally someone thinking about locally made cars, it's a rarity nowadays. That's why I think the new Renault 5 and Citroen eC3 are cool. Also the future ford puma electric.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

​@@mihnealazar7039BMW call it local for local, part of their circular recyclable Green sustainability.

[@winc06]

The designers did a really nice job making it modern without leaaving behind a lot of the tradition.

[@Lesiunta]

I do like how the steering wheel strap towards the bottom carries towards the front window on the dashboard in a straight line.

[@clubbi911]

Love it! :) For me as a Countryman F60 driver, the new U25 got too big!

[@kidfreejones]

It's ugly as shit. Looks cheap Chinese.

[@_IMNNO]

Agreed. The U25 is way too big. Even the F60 became a little too big for me. I still drive my R60 and this looks very similar to it.

[@wolfmiodrag]

The charging station is excellently placed and the design is great as well. The house is located by the sea and is probably less visited in winter when there is a lot of rain and strong winds. I believe that the charger is shielded from external influences during the winter.

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

The Clubman died for another Mini crossover

[@mariuszpiskorz8074]

It took me altogether 4 weeks to get permission to install wallbox in my underground parking garage in my block of flats. Expertise from qualified electrician that it is technically possible and safe to do is all that is required. Kraków - Poland 😊

[@autogefuehl]

Thats great! In Germany, the law has changed meanwhile gladly, but still you need the permission from the joint owners although they have to agree, its still ridiculous but better than before.

[@NetvoTV]

Is rhe reae seats able to change angle and if not, is it in a comfy angle?

[@GeLo1000]

Hi Stefan, welcome in Greece 😊!

[@michaelpapaioannou8921]

Hope you enjoyed Greece 😉✌🇬🇷

[@aleksandrsirenko9887]

Nice car and great review! Now waiting for your review of Alfa Romeo Junior 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks!! I wanted to do a static one this week but got terribly sick. I ll then deliver the driving review as soon as possible

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

Thank you for the preview. BMW are doing some really good things with Mini and this is an example. I think Mini and Smart have real race on for hearts, minds, and wallets. At the moment I do not care about the rest, but long for a better Alfa than the Junior.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@shaun2072]

"Mini Paceman was 3-door crossover, but they decided to get rid of that" 🙁The old model was cool. I was definitely hoping for a 3 door option as an i3 replacement. Guess I'll hang onto my Rex. Congrats on finally getting a wall box in your building @Thomas!

[@autogefuehl]

hehe =)

[@AndrewTSq]

I thought it was the new Renault 5 ev when I saw the thumbnail :D That tells you what I think of the design. Does not look like a mini cooper

[@brandonpollard8928]

We who own Mini's love it

[@AndrewTSq]

@@brandonpollard8928 I used to own a mini cooper ev. (Which was a great car)

[@kaanarmutcu6740]

thats just you both interior and exterior are beautiful. I ve driven countryman its super nice

[@AndrewTSq]

@@kaanarmutcu6740 i had the first gen mini cooper ev, loved it (except the range and charging time). but I do not feel this new model.

[@kyledoesntgetit5602]

I'd have major concerns about longevity with that OLED infotainment screen. I could very easily see different elements producing burn-in (predominantly the speedo), and I'm guessing Mini would only cover the replacement if it happens under the bumper-to-bumper warranty.

[@peponas87]

There should rename the cooper to cooperman in order to match the other models!

[@mihnealazar7039]

Nooooo

[@faygox955]

I look forward to the review of the JCW 3 door with manual transmission.

[@DeadSh0tArcher]

Great review? Would this ever come to the U.S ?

[@daemianevans9020]

I wish this came in a three door like the Paceman.

[@carthick1000]

Sometimes Thomas is so naive that he buys Mini(ie BMW)'s arguments of why the proper headup display is difficult with the windscreen rake. Can they just play with the projector mounting angles in dashboard to compensate for the windscreen angle? Come on, Mini guys are bullshitting.

[@Lando-kx6so]

I think Mini should introduce a car that sits below the Cooper & call the "Micro" or "Minor" & have it as a competitor to the Fiat 500 & other A segment vehicles. It could be the same size or slitely smaller than the first gen Mini hatch/one

[@timoliver8940]

I have a 3 weeks old Countryman EV - the S E Sport L3 - I wonder why both the Cooper and the Aceman have those awful plugs to cover the charge ports yet the Countryman gets rather nice hinged flaps to cover the connections inside the charge port flap? SurelyBMW Mini aren’t cost cutting on the 2 smaller cars? This is more a replacement for the Clubman I think

[@stevey500]

Aceman would be successful being a turbocharged gas model.

[@Tram-30]

Doesn't it usually end up having an ICE option anyways?

[@thejecs8]

It depends on the platform ​@@Tram-30

[@Tram-30]

@@thejecs8 True.

[@thomasgould9942]

I was getting ready to buy before it came out If it has ICE option. Shame its just electric.

[@samogabo]

I just want to remind myself of the thing Richard Hammond said about the original Mini Paceman

[@AnthonyDunn93]

Why couldn’t the front camera be located 1 inch up and hidden in the black part

[@klausM54]

I didn´t like that they ditched the black wheel arches on the electric Cooper / Cooper S, that was a really distinctive feature over all generations. IMHO the cars looked lighter and more dynamic with less visual weight through body-colored parts. With the Aceman I´m not so sure about the front end, but I do like the rear and the side profile. Looks sleaker and more agile than a Countryman, but more mature and substantial than a Cooper.

[@_IMNNO]

It looks like the spiritual successor of the R60 Countryman.

[@Mi82475]

Love your work, you are one of the first I see uploaded with new models and you have a great no BS factual based style. I really like the look of this car inside and out, and the size would be perfect for my needs. Shame that range and charging are not great. I mean a Kona 64 kWh cost almost the same and has more range, a frunk for the cables and a folding rear armrest. Of course this is more premium, and it has golden dildos in the doors! 😂❤

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[@OnurKennethYumurtaci]

Do we know if Mini is also going to eliminate their combustion range in the near future? It would be a shame as they would lose the markets where electrification is not really a logical choice yet (poor charging infrastructure, long distances, high energy prices etc.).

[@Kurre.]

No one in poor countries buys a new mini. All of Europe is fit for city EV use which means that an entire market is suited for electrification

[@Golftime123]

@@Kurre. Ha Ha Ha. I live in one of the wealthiest cities in Germany and we have 1 charging pillar for 81 cars in the city center at the moment. That is only the EVs that are registered right now. With more coming, it will get even worse. Still takes much investment and time!

[@minimoto99]

Not completely. The 4th generation Mini Cooper was unveiled at the beginning of 2024 and is a heavily revised version of the 3rd generation hatch and still offers conventional combustion engines. Although it uses the 'old' platform, it looks a lot like the new all electric mini hatch.

[@Kurre.]

@@Golftime123Sorry that you live in an underdeveloped country. I had higher thoughts about Germany… when I live, there are as many fast ev chargers as gas stations. That’s not counting all slow chargers or the home chargers…

[@OnurKennethYumurtaci]

@@minimoto99 Ah, so they pulled a Mercedes in that like the current "EQ..." range the Cooper is based on the internal combustion architecture and will still have those engines while the Aceman and Countryman have fully electric architectures with no plans (or engineering) for internal combustion.

[@AKK5I]

So... It looks about the same size as the first gen R60 Countryman... The new Countryman has gotten fatter and instead of renaming that under a name name plate signifying it's size I guess they did this instead.

[@Anna-fi2vh]

I like everything about the new Mini range that came out recently, but I just hate that single armrest for the driver seat it feels like a very cheap aeroplane/bus armrest

[@Jw4be]

After I’ve seen all the videos about the new models I ordered a mini cooper SE of the previous gen 😂 I HATE the fabric insider and I hate the new backlights and shape. The only thing I would change in the old version would be a larger battery and maybe the new display

[@JohnDoe-o5v]

Hi Thomas, why review doesn't include driving experience?

[@autogefuehl]

That's usual. World premiere static; a couple of months later then the driving review. Standard industry practice so you ll always see both on our channel

[@izzo2271]

I love this thing 😄

[@beatrizlamolina378]

I LOVE MY MINI COOPER SPORT❤❤

[@godofdun]

5:40 Thomas, control yourself with that thing! 😂

[@autogefuehl]

😅

[@jontyb123]

I like it but it’s so far removed from the original mini concept which seems a shame. Fab review as always.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks m8 !

[@sehlenghockalex2194]

hi thomas…thought u are gonna use the joystick at the door to “shave” your beard again 😂

[@PhiveWalls]

So the front passenger don't get a centre arm rest

[@platterfoot]

The power symbol spins with the volume knob. Hard pass even if the car was gas powered 8:06

[@goncalo33]

Center it after turning off the car. Problem solved.

[@platterfoot]

@@goncalo33 or… OR!!!… just make it not rotate

[@mart_en]

I find the interior quality compared with the previous generation ( same with the Mini ) a bit disappointing. Everything is hard pack materials just covered with some fabric. This is very cheap to produce and gives you Dacia vibes a bit. All the soft touch materials of the previous generation of the Mini and derivatives are gone now.

[@JK-kj2hu]

Personally as a owner of a previous mini jcw I think the built quality increased. Last weekend I was in a mini store and set in the new one and many places were my old mini just had hard plastic oder some soft touch the new one had this fabric and in real life it felt and looked pretty good. At first I was also a little shocked about the new mini but now as I set in the new one it startes to work for me.

[@Lando-kx6so]

This is by no means a crossover/suv no matter what they try to advertise it as. It's dimensions literally show that it's just a hatchback. Remove the cladding & it's incredibly clear

[@riaz8783]

Not a huge fan of that face, but rear legroom is impressive for a car under 4.1m

[@achaz_]

Oh it's so cute !

[@Softsausage06]

Much prefer the rear lights on this one

[@2donuts273]

So basically aceman is a stretched version of cooper s. I've just tried the cooper s last week and the back seats are just as tight as the aceman in this video.😅 (I'm 5ft 10)

[@juans.6726]

Why they did all MINIs horrible when they had an amazing opportunity with the new platform? so sad for Mini.

[@snoopycharlie8718]

BMW, just make an actual small Mini !

[@JK-kj2hu]

There is the new mini cooper and it’s just a tiny bit smaller than the previous one

[@snoopycharlie8718]

@@JK-kj2hu Something like the size of a VW up

[@ΗλίαςΡέρρης]

These kind of cars are dead.​@@snoopycharlie8718

[@aledesalta]

The perception is that it cannot compete with the group of Zeekr X, Smart #1 and Volvo EX30 that should be in the same price tag...!

[@da_great_mogul]

09:50: Thomas, it's to protect against accidental touches activating the heating controls. It isn't hard to understand.

[@shennibal]

As an owner of 3 countryman, I feel leaving the brand after seeing the new Mini

[@gaurav170889]

Hate the notch at the bottom of the central screen in these new minis 😢 Although much better than before, it looks like those Gen1 circular smartwatches

[@thedaveaftertomorrow]

Slowly murdering the Mini 😢

[@simeonsardanov1056]

Why?? I think the new Minis look incredible

[@liuferedigo]

Mini = mini cooper ❤

[@jellyd4889]

Should have made that popup hud much wider and therefore a feature. Could have then even remained a fixed, open transparent panel. Shame.

[@teknomanning]

We Americans call it chili red named after Nex Mexico pepper

[@ponceloic]

This looks like a Citroën Cactus in and out. It lost all the Mini DNA. The new design team vanished 24 years of Mini legacy within a year.

[@TheRealYaro]

Hey, engineers: Charging port caps should open with the door! Even ICE cars have evolved.

[@benjaminthornton7258]

I was expecting good things from the Aceman but I'm not too sure looking at it now. I've had lots of the R series MINIs but never fell in love with the F series. For me, I hate the plastic cladding, which always fades, and welcomed the cleaner look of the new electric J series. What a pity MINI decided to keep so much plastic on the Aceman so it's more 'rugged' looking - not that it will ever go offroad. With all that being said, the interior looks great. Whilst the driving experience was awful, I still prefer the look of the Paceman.

[@timdsd]

Instead of building in that pop-up fake head-up display, why didn't they just add a small fix display, maybe like a small version of the one in the ID.4?

[@anthonysimpson6738]

Live rural so the small battery range kills it for me, I require 500km range. So a miss for me. Although I like the Aceman

[@Kudosfromamsterdam]

The nineties called: they want the DC charging times back…😮

[@vilebrequin110]

Mini did a premium 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross, nice:)

[@hurrikkkanes2533]

jv between bmw and gwm! 🎉🎉🎉

[@IAMFROMISTNBL]

Is it Citroen? Felt like that..😏

[@crm114.]

Excellent review. Range is too low for the price IMHO.

[@autogefuehl]

cheers !

[@marcuswennerholm1770]

Is it made in China (like the new Mini cooper eletric)??

[@7485D]

Why has that Citroën got a Mini badge on?

[@nira_z]

nice review Thomas, dont belive bull crap about HUD, its like this just beacuse cost, the new landcruser has even more upfoward frontglass, but still has ''real'' hud..

[@autogefuehl]

hm maybe they have more space there in front of the dash and its possible therefore

[@sebastian5903]

Don't get why they make panoramic roofs that don't open. I guess it's cheaper but makes not much sense. I wouldn't buy this car because of this. I need an open roof in summer

[@gdrnbyrs]

Glad I bought a Clubman earlier this year. Not a fan of the new models.

[@ricardoclemente3255]

Nice video... but no more 100% electric cars! That's enough

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

My God. As someone whos had 3 Mini's in a family who have had 7 in total, this is one heck of an ugly looking car from Mini from the front 8-((...

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@kubiyoshi2744 I'd rather go for the Smart #1 Brabus. Now that is the Mini Cooper EV, that Mini should have built 8-))...

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@kubiyoshi2744 Neither am I mate. Due to illness I had to retire some 17 years ago so the only car we have is my missus' Daihatsu Copen. She fits in it easily. But she's only 4' 11" on a good day. I'm nearer 6' 2" and not as flexible as I was 30+ years ago. Everytime I get into it, I feel like I'm trying to stuff a large pillow into a small pillow case 8-))...

[@NetvoTV]

It looks good for me, easier to accept than the new Countryman

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@NetvoTV What you just said is a bit of a cheat, when you think about it. It's obviously the best of a bad pairing. But it'd be like saying to a straight guy, do you want a very thin or thick 🐓 -erel- up your backside? Obviously it'd be the former, less painful, so I'd believe(?), but in reality, you wouldn't want either. Even the Chrysler PT Cruiser is far better looking than the 2024/5 Countryman.

[@anilinal7620]

actually the cooper performance model doesn’t look that bad but not sure about the rest. The aceman is especially bad

[@Victor74391]

Mini Assman 😎

[@shroomyesc]

I like the Cooper and Countryman designs a lot, but this just looks like it got smashed in the face with a cast iron pan. Like a pug dog, or something.

[@rodriguezahr]

Mmmm… great review though 😊

[@2lazylizards961]

And now the weird question of the day, i'm watching your videos many years and i want to ask, you say, i am 1,89cm or 6'2" but if you watch older videos you were saying i am 1,86cm or 6'1" and i wander what happened? 😂😂😂

[@autogefuehl]

yes i re-measured hehe

[@davided1191]

I hope that they make a combustion engine version 🤞🏻

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Why? MINI & Rolls both going full BEV.

[@davids1816]

if this had a 300 mile range I strongly believe it would be the most popular mini in the US. As is, they will be nearly impossible to sell here.

[@Kdc861]

We need a G Class like SUV by mini called the Mini Superman 😂

[@Just_Chilliing]

Shame they got rid of the clubman, we won’t be buying this as the replacement!

[@NjabuloNkosana]

Guess this is why the Clubman got dropped 😔 Can’t fault the build quality though

[@Hachithedoggiestofdogs]

So, given that real world range is usually around the 3 miles per kwh...the range on these will be pretty dismal