2025 Mini Aceman spy shots: New electric crossover spotted

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Mini is out testing a prototype for a new addition to its lineup.

The prototype is for an electric subcompact crossover that will be positioned below the Countryman. The vehicle was previewed in July by the Aceman concept, whose name it may carry into production. A revival of the Paceman name is also rumored.

The Aceman, or whatever it ends up labeled, is expected to arrive in 2024 as a 2025 model. A redesigned Countryman will arrive next year, and it’s set to grow slightly to make room for the Aceman. The Aceman concept measured 159.4 in long, or roughly 10 in less than the current Countryman.

The Aceman will be the first vehicle developed and built by Spotlight Automotive, the Chinese joint venture between Mini and Great Wall Motors. Spotlight was established in 2019 to develop and manufacture electric vehicles for Mini and Great Wall, for sale in both China and export markets.

Mini Concept Aceman

Mini Concept Aceman

Mini Concept Aceman

Mini Concept Aceman

Mini Concept Aceman

Mini Concept Aceman

We don’t have any specs but you can count on there being more range than the 114 miles of Mini’s sole EV at present, the Cooper SE.

The spy shots hint at a similar design to the current Countryman but with new details in line with Mini’s latest design language. Called Charismatic Simplicity, the language was previewed on the Aceman concept and will see Mini vehicles lose chrome accents. Future Minis will also lose leather trim, while the signature round center stack will become a digital screen. Thankfully the vehicles will continue to offer physical controls for key functions, including the popular toggle switches.

As mentioned above, a redesigned Countryman will arrive first. It will be twinned with the redesigned 2023 BMW X1, and unlike the Aceman, it will offer the choice of gas- or electric powertrains. Eventually, though, Mini will exclusively sell EVs. The automaker plans to launch its final gas car in 2025.

Interestingly, Mini has also hinted at a crossover positioned above the Countryman. Although that would mean a bigger Mini than we’re used to, the brand has said its vehicles will always have the smallest footprint for their respective segment.

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