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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My first car was a 1962 MG Midget that I pieced together from two donor vehicles. Built on a shoestring, it was a conglomeration of compromises but it sure was a blast to drive.
One night I was out jetting about when I was passed by an Austin Mini like I was standing still. Not to let a challenge go unanswered I lit out in pursuit. We were driving through a section of town that featured lots of twisty turns - something that ordinarily I could use as an advantage. But I couldn’t catch the mini.
I got increasingly more reckless in my desperate attempt to catch up and ultimately lost control and hit a curb so hard that my steering wheel came off in my hands. The wreck cost me a tire, a wheel, and a lower control arm but what really stung was losing that “race”.
Man, that car could go!
Oh yeah since gas stations are already so safe
You are correct. Weird looking luggage rack.
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I’ve never understood the appeal of the Mini in any form.
“ Two homersexuals appear to come with the car, maybe they hold it on the roof?”
Where do they carry the lag bolts?
No, sorry….never mind.
You can have pretty good situational awareness for 5 mins.
Not so sure about hours of charging time.
Is it Aceman or Assman? Looking at the models I suppose the latter
Looks like crap tailored to the lgbtxyz crowd.🤮🤮🤮🤮
What’s with the ambiguously gay duo groping the cars rear end?
The models in their ad copy tell us to whom and to what they’re marketing their product. I called it the faggomobile for a reason ;’}
You will own nothing with a range of over 50 miles and you will be happy. Freezing in winter, sweating bullets in Summer.
The cars are great, it’s just that they have become an icon of the Left..........
It as originally a race car, and on many races, since it was designed by a race car driver.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini
Lots of funny comments here.
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