Mini Aceman Hatchback

160kW SE Monochrome 54kWh 5dr Auto [2026.25]

It is hard to believe that BMW acquired the Rover Group and took over Mini more than thirty years ago.

Some regarded the iconic British marque falling into German hands as a sacrilege when it launched a heavily revised Mini in 2001, and the Mini brand's development direction continues to have its critics to this day.

However, for those less bothered by patriotic matters, handing a brand over to BMW is no bad thing in terms of quality.

Since BMW took over, multiple Mini models have come and gone.

Of course, the standard Mini, now finally formally called the Mini Cooper, remains - a convertible version was also introduced and is still in production today.

There was also briefly the Coupe, with a more sticky-out rear end, resulting in a drop-top variant called the Roadster.

Other models included the longer Clubman - more or less an estate car - the crossover SUV Countryman and its three-door coupe-ish variant, the Paceman.

And, continuing the ‘man’ theme, there’s now another one entering the fray: the Aceman.

It is replacing the Clubman in Mini’s line-up, although the Aceman isn’t an exact substitute.

Firstly, it’s smaller than the Clubman and, secondly, it’s all-electric.

But how good is it? And how does it compare with its closest rivals?