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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Where do you put the sheets of plywood and 2x4s?
Watch out for the Monkeypox...
Now they have their OWN car..........................
Looks like it will another affordable $60,000 EV.
Looks like the new faggomobile ...
Now we know why Buttplug was pushing them..........IT’S FABULOUS!.................
Looks gay.
Where do you put the sheets of plywood and 2x4s?
BTW, how many watts can that skinny little yellow cord deliver? For how long?
These will get snapped up because the Greens are going to make sure every one, including the homeless, has the US$100K to buy one.
Wake me up when Reddy Kilowatt and his short circuited friends make a vehicle that full grown guys can actually get into. That thing might fit in my bicycle’s lunch basket.
Super gay.
They worked double overtime to make that as ugly as possible!
The added a roof rack to impair the aero while making it easier to overload.
You could not pay me enough to suffer that junk.
oops they got the name wrong, it’s Assman
I think it’s kind of cute for someone with my needs; but I don’t want an electric car.
Only three things matter on an EV...price, range, and charge time......
Otherwise, it would probably be a good get-around town vehicle...
Seems small for a young family or long trips...
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😜👌👍.............................
Their marketing department did their research and apparently decided their target market is the small percentage of people that are gay.
So if you’re a normal hetero man, if you buy this car expect other guys to ask you for a date.
Way to go Mini...
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