It's chonky and we dig it. Mini Posted on 07/27/2022 12:29:55 PM PDT by Red Badger
It's chonky and we dig it. Mini
The Mini Aceman -- not to be confused with the Mini Paceman -- is more than just a concept. Making its debut Tuesday, the small crossover not only previews a new model for the Mini lineup, but shows the brand's future design direction, as well.
Mini's current lineup is somewhat crowded, with the 4-Door Hardtop, Clubman and Countryman all kind of overlapping with the same basic form factor. Yet Mini still seems room for expansion here, and the Aceman previews a crossover that will squeeze in between the Hardtop and Countryman. The Aceman is roughly 10 inches shorter in length than the larger Countryman SUV, but the two vehicles are nearly identical in width and height. And with flourishes like a roof rack, chunky valances and 20-inch wheels, the Aceman looks like the butchest Mini yet.
"Charismatic Simplicity" is how Mini brands its new design language, which debuts on the Aceman. The main things to note are the sculpted wheel arches, wide rear hips and vertical taillights. Also be sure to peep the illuminated octagonal outline on the front fascia, which sort of signifies where a grille would be. This last bit is particularly important, since the Aceman is electric, and all future Minis will be, too.
There's a lot happening inside the Aceman.
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The Aceman has a five-passenger interior layout with a center console that stretches into the back. The seats are pretty wild, and are made up of a mixture of fabrics, with an "over-dimensional houndstooth pattern," according to Mini, and embroidered X and O lettering. There's no chrome brightwork inside the Aceman, and all of the surfaces are made from sustainable textiles. No leather? No problem.
Mini's classic circular central display remains, though it's not housed in a busy cluster. The software inside is Mini's new Android-powered infotainment system, and the company says the center screen has "moving image projections [that] can transfer the control system content to the entire dashboard, creating a unique digital experience extending right into the door panels." Total concept car stuff, of course.
We don't have any details about the platform or electric powertrain that underpins the Aceman, but rest assured, those details are coming soon. Mini is expected to go fully electric by 2030, but exactly when the Aceman -- or the next-generation Hardtop -- will debut is unclear.
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Well, the Lesbos already have Subaru............................
We will all soon be renting Japanese style pods to live in, renting pod EVs to drive, and eating bugs and 3D printed meat/food. GG.
You will own nothing and be happy.
If you pull into a bar’s parking lot and see a bunch of Minis and Subarus there, keep on going........................
I would guess the roof rack is solar panels. Don’t think you can use to store luggage.
At least now you can tell them on the highway......................
And for the ladies, the Liz Phair Edition comes with extra wide flannel seats.
“Watch out for the Monkeypox...”
Well said. Totally gay car.
“Now they have their OWN car..........................”
Weeeelll, they always did have the Subaru.
Lesbos.........................
My MIL had a Forester before she gave up driving. We thought it was a really nice vehicle.
They are good vehicles..............................
That’s not ‘foam’............................😜
Subaru: Lesbo Limo.
You could afford plywood and 2-bys, at today’s prices, after buying this little electric roller skate?
Now, you’re just trying to impress us with your wealth.
The two whatevers in the third pic probably do not know what "plywood" is much less how to get some.
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From the promo I bet the car comes with a 2-year subscription to Gaydar.
Left is right and right is wrong!
Is that legal in China?
They ran out of female wives and he could not afford an import?
shades of the re-launched Ford Thunderbird. It ended up having a narrow and well-defined end-market.
Wow! Pretty boys dressed like teen girls. So cute! /s
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In the optional Ford F150 - available at extra cost.
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