since 1976
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The New MINI Aceman, MINI’s first fully electric compact crossover, designed to capture the spirit of sustainable urban mobility with all the unique elements of the classic MINI style. Accompanying the all-new model is a preview of the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door, which builds upon the iconic 3-door model, with an added emphasis on practicality.
Benjamin Nagel, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “We are thrilled to unveil the New MINI Aceman, while also previewing the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door — true testaments to MINI’s spirit of bold innovation and timeless charm. The New MINI Aceman with its electric drive and ‘Charismatic Simplicity’ embodies the future of urban mobility, while the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door combines the iconic MINI design with enhanced practicality. We believe these new models are welcomed additions to the already extensive New MINI Family in Malaysia and will resonate strongly with our loyal MINI customers in the country, providing a diverse experience that suits each individual MINIac, yet remains unmistakably MINI.”
The New MINI Aceman marks the premiere of MINI's first crossover model in the premium small car segment, blending compact dimensions with spacious comfort and an all-electric drive. Staying true to its heritage, the New MINI Aceman represents a contemporary interpretation of MINI’s iconic go-kart driving feel, combining innovative technology, modern assistance systems, and the brand’s hallmark minimalist design elements, embodying sporty agility and a confident presence on the road.
Meanwhile, the previewed New MINI Cooper S 5-Door builds upon the iconic MINI Cooper 3-Door design, blending practicality with MINI’s signature sporty character. With an extended wheelbase, two additional doors and increased luggage capacity, the vehicle offers a larger interior space and additional convenience to drivers without compromising on its compact design.
The New MINI Aceman: Uniquely Innovative, but Unmistakably MINI.
The New MINI Aceman embodies a fresh and minimalist design language, that falls under MINI's new “Charismatic Simplicity” philosophy. With its clean lines and unmistakable styling, the New MINI Aceman stands out from the crowd while maintaining its roots within the iconic MINI family. At the front, the large, octagonal grille framed in Vibrant Silver is a defining visual feature, complemented by distinctive LED headlights that offer a choice of three different light signatures. These modern, angular lights enhance the vehicle’s expressive appearance, while the sharply defined bonnet gives it a bold and assertive front profile.
The 19-inch Hexagram spoke wheels and robust wheel arches emphasise the sporty and versatile nature of the New MINI Aceman, while roof rails and a stylised skid plate underscore its adventurous crossover character. At the rear, the horizontal surfaces and upright LED taillights in three signature designs reflect the timeless MINI style.
Stepping inside the New MINI Aceman reveals a minimalist and sustainable interior that prioritises sophistication and comfort. The focal point is the high-resolution 240mm round OLED touchscreen display, powered by the new MINI Operating System 9. This circular interface is seamlessly integrated into the dashboard, providing a visually striking centrepiece in the cabin. The interior design is further supplemented by the use of cutting-edge, sustainable materials, including the dashboard and other interior surfaces being wrapped in a recycled knit fabric, replacing traditional chrome and leather for a more environmentally conscious approach. Spacious interior, comfortable legroom, and an essentialist design create a bright and airy cabin atmosphere, allowing every journey to be taken in comfort and style. The MINI Head-Up Display keeps drivers focused on the road by projecting essential information, such as speed, directly into their line of sight. This feature allows drivers to stay informed without glancing away, enhancing both safety and convenience. The Harman Kardon Surround Sound system delivers an immersive audio experience tailored for those who crave high-quality sound on the road. Designed to match the New MINI Aceman dynamic driving style, this premium audio system combines precision engineering with powerful acoustics, enveloping the cabin in rich, clear audio.
The New MINI Aceman takes digital experience to a new level with its MINI Operating System 9, designed to offer seamless connectivity and personalisation. The high-definition OLED display serves as the central hub for vehicle controls, navigation, media, and telephony, providing a highly intuitive interface for both the driver and passengers. The New MINI Aceman also introduces the new MINI Experience Modes, which allow drivers to customise their driving environment with ambient lighting, soundscapes, and graphic projection onto the dashboard, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere specific to the drivers’ needs. The MINI app also enables advanced functionalities like remote vehicle control, trip planning, and monitoring of charging activities, allowing for a truly connected and digital-forward driving experience. The MINI Digital Key Plus is also available, transforming a smartphone into a digital vehicle key.
The New MINI Aceman is powered by a permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM), delivering an exhilarating 160 kW (218 hp) and 330 Nm of torque to the front wheels. With a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 7.1 seconds, the New MINI Aceman ensures that the classic MINI go-kart driving experience is preserved, now with the added benefit of electric power. The 54.2 kWh high-voltage battery offers a WLTP range of up to 406 kilometres, making the vehicle a versatile companion for both city commutes and weekend getaways. Its efficient performance guarantees driving pleasure without sacrificing sustainability.
The hallmark MINI driving experience is very much alive in the New MINI Aceman. Its low centre of gravity and expertly tuned chassis deliver a highly responsive, dynamic drive, with Servotronic steering offering precise feedback. Preloaded stabilisers come as standard, ensuring minimal body roll and exceptional handling in corners. In GO-KART mode, the New MINI Aceman’s accelerator becomes even more responsive, amplifying the sporty feel of the drive. Additionally, the direct wheel slip limitation system, which operates faster and more efficiently than typical traction control systems, provides superior traction on all road surfaces, further enhancing the fun and confidence behind the wheel.
The New MINI Aceman offers multiple charging options to ensure convenience and flexibility for every driver. With DC fast charging of up to 95 kW, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for quick stops on long journeys. At home or public AC charging stations, the New MINI Aceman supports up to 11 kW charging, allowing a full charge overnight. The vehicle also comes with automatic battery preconditioning, ensuring optimal charging performance and allowing users to set charging times or schedule the vehicle to be fully charged by a specific time via the MINI app.
On the safety front, the New MINI Aceman is equipped with a range of driver assistance systems designed to make every day driving safer and more convenient. Features such as Lane Change Warning, Speed Limit Info, and Front Collision Warning with brake intervention help drivers navigate with confidence. The Parking Assistant Plus takes the stress out of parking, with features like Active Park Distance Control, Reversing Assist Camera, and even Remote 3D View, allowing drivers to park and exit spaces effortlessly.
The New MINI Aceman enhances the driving experience with advanced digital capabilities, including the MINI Connected Package, available as an optional upgrade through the MINI Connected Store. This package offers customers a flexible, subscription-based approach to accessing additional vehicle functions, from 3D building visualisation and augmented reality navigation to optimised charging routes and live-traffic information. Entertainment options, such as in-car gaming, video streaming, and access to third-party apps, further augments the New MINI Aceman's digital offering. Additionally, the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant, complete with the animated avatar "Spike," allows for voice-activated controls, making the driving experience more intuitive and engaging.
The New MINI Aceman introduces a range of striking colour options that embody its bold and adventurous personality. With eye-catching choices like Rebel Red and Indigo Sunset Blue, alongside the sleek and sophisticated Melting Silver, the New MINI Aceman’s palette is designed to turn heads on the road.
The New MINI Cooper S 5-Door, Practicality and Contemporary Design Like Never Before.
The New MINI Cooper S 5-Door adds versatility to the model’s iconic design, with the two additional doors for easier rear seat access. The longer wheelbase (+72mm) and the extended length (+160mm) of the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door offers a more spacious interior without compromising on the design language and the classic MINI proportions. From the front, the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door features the iconic round headlights with high beam assistance and an octagonal grille with a decorative black frame. The contrasting roof and mirror caps further give the vehicle a sleek and stylish appearance. Meanwhile, the clamshell bonnet adds the signature touch of MINI, while the 18’ Slide Spoke 2-tone alloy wheels give the car a sporty look. Moving to the rear of the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door, the triangular LED taillights provide a distinct design element with three selectable light signatures, while the classic bee-sting antenna and the horizontal black handle distinguishes itself with the contrasting roof - adding to the vehicle’s individuality and a subtle touch of sophistication.
Complementing the minimalist exterior of the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door, the interior features a dashboard and door trims finished in two-tone knitted fabric and made from recycled polyester. The sustainable material gives the cabin a refined and eco-conscious feel. Meanwhile, the dashboard showcases a sleek textile surface, adding a tactile quality to the design while the seats are upholstered in Vescin, a high-quality vegan leather, with perforated houndstooth patterns and contrasting blue textile inserts, offering a stylish yet comfortable seating experience. Additionally, the sport steering wheel adds to the dynamic characteristic of the model. Meanwhile, the MINI Head-Up Display ensures that drivers can focus on driving with speed and other key information displayed without the driver having to look away from the road. Similar to the New MINI Aceman, the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door features a Harman Kardon Surround Sound system which elevates every drive, transforming the cabin into a personal sound studio with impressive audio clarity and depth.
The New MINI Cooper S 5-Door continues to showcase the perfect blend of elegance and modern functionality throughout the interior with the MINI Interaction unit located at the heart of the cabin. A 240-mm OLED touchscreen offers an all-digital interface powered by the MINI Operating System 9. The intuitive user experience is enhanced by an optimised menu structure and ambient lighting, projected behind the display to immerse the dashboard in vibrant colour schemes. The toggle bar beneath the display centralises vehicle controls, offering convenient access to essential functions like the parking brake, Start/Stop key, and Experience Modes. Other standard features are the comfort access system, the interior and exterior mirror package, the interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function and the child ISOFIX attachment ensuring child car seats are easily and safely installed in the vehicle.
The New MINI Cooper S 5-Door is powered by a robust 2.0-litre petrol engine, delivering 204 hp (150 kW) and achieving an impressive 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 6.8 seconds, with a top speed of 242 km/h. Enhanced by MINI’s TwinPower Turbo technology, the engine combines direct and port fuel injection at 350 bar pressure, along with an advanced cooling and exhaust system. Paired with a seven-speed double-clutch Steptronic transmission, the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door offers a smooth, agile driving experience with MINI’s signature go-kart feel.
The driving dynamics of the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door has been engineered to deliver the signature MINI experience. The chassis, derived from its predecessor, has been optimised for enhanced driving performance and spirited handling is achieved through highlight preloaded stabilisers and an optimised suspension and dampening system, allowing for precise steering responses. The standard Servotronic steering ensures high cornering speeds with minimal effort, providing a combination of comfort and sportiness depending on driver preferences. Additionally, the MINI Experience Modes, including the GO-KART mode amplifies the sporty nature of the car by adjusting the powertrain and steering setup for optimal agility. This driving mode, along with customisable steering responses and traction control, offers drivers an engaging and personalised driving experience, delivering the iconic MNI racing DNA.
Like the New MINI Aceman, the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door offers an array of advanced safety features aimed at enhancing driver support and protection. The vehicle is equipped with safety features such as Lane Change and Departure Warnings to Front Collision and Rear Crossing Traffic Warnings, ensuring the drivers maximum awareness. Enhanced driver aids are also included like Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Control Assistant, and Speed Limit Assist optimise highway driving ease, while the Parking Assistant Plus offers seamless parking and reversing assistance through features like Remote 3D View and Reversing Assistant up to 50 meters.
The new MINI Cooper S 5-Door offers a fresh range of vibrant colour options that capture its expressive and iconic design. Alongside classic shades like Chili Red and Nanuq White, MINI introduces exclusive colours such as Icy Sunshine Blue and Legend Grey, adding a modern and dynamic touch. These bold choices allow drivers to express their unique style while embracing the timeless, adventurous spirit of MINI.
MINI Roadside Assistance.
The New MINI Aceman is covered by MINI Malaysia’s 5-Year Roadside Assistance programme, available for all new MINI vehicles with a comprehensive list of services that include a 24-Hour, 365-days-a-year Accident and Help on the Phone and On the Spot Hotline, Free Towing Services and when needed (over 200KM from residential home), Replacement Vehicle, Seamless Mobility, Accommodation, Mobility Services Solutions as well as Repatriation services.
The MINI Roadside Assistance programme can be accessed by contacting 1800-88-8808.
MINI Service Online.
Making a service appointment has never been easier. The new online service programme will now allow customers to schedule their service needs directly at their preferred MINI Authorised Dealerships via https://service.mini.my/ .
MINI Financing.
With the Easy Drive Financing from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, ownership of the New MINI Aceman starts from RM 2,311.00 (based on estimates of 75% loan, 100,000 km mileage on a five-year tenure).
Recommended retail pricing of the New MINI Aceman, as well as the estimated pricing of the New MINI Cooper S 5-Door with SST (on the road, without insurance) is:
The New MINI Aceman - RM 213,888.00
(Add-on) MINI Extended Warranty & Service Package - RM 7,400.00
The New MINI Cooper S 5-Door (Estimated) - RM 293,000.00
(Add-on) MINI Extended Warranty & Service Package (Estimated) - RM 10,400.00
The New MINI Aceman will be available for viewing at all authorised MINI dealerships starting from the 8th of October 2024. Additionally, the New MINI Aceman will also be showcased at the MINI Roadshows in all major cities, kicking off at The Exchange TRX from the 9th to the 13th of October 2024. For more information about the MINI Roadshows, visit https://www.mini.my/en_MY/home/serv/mini-raodshow-2024.html
More information on the New MINI Aceman can be found at https://www.mini.my/en_MY/home.html.
