'3 Electric Vehicles' to Lead the New MINI Era' in the First Quarter
Feb 05, 2025
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MINI Korea will introduce a total of three models: MINI's first pure electric family car 'The New All-Electric MINI Countryman', the new pure electric compact SUV 'The New All-Electric MINI Aceman', and the urban pure electric car 'The New All-Electric MINI Cooper'. These models, which will be released by MINI Korea, are expected to further strengthen MINI's differentiated position with their different charms and excellent marketability.
The New All-Electric MINI Countryman, a pure electric family car that encompasses downtown and outdoors
The New All-Electric MINI Countryman is MINI's first pure electric family car. It is a new model that applies a pure electric power train to the new MINI countryman, which provides a relaxed space and excellent space utilization while retaining MINI's pleasant sensibility.
The New All-Electric MINI Countryman is expected to be a companion for the family's comfortable journey with the generosity of the family car and the quietness of the electric vehicle. In addition, MINI's unique Go-Kart sensibility is added to the agile responsiveness unique to electric vehicles, so you can enjoy driving.
The New All-Electric MINI Countryman applies two powertrains. "The New-All Electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4" is a four-wheel drive model with two electric motors. It can run without hesitation on a rough road and exerts a strong power of 313 horsepower and a maximum torque of 50.4kg·m. It outperforms the previous generation model of the real-world high-performance model MINI JCW Countryman, and accelerates to 0→100km in just 5.6 seconds.
The New All-Electric MINI Countryman E' is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum output of 204 horsepower and a maximum torque of 25.5 kg·m on the front shaft. The acceleration time from a standstill to 100 km/h is 8.6 seconds.
Both models have a 66.5kWh high-voltage battery mounted on the lower part of the body, and the single-chargeable driving distance based on Ministry of Environment certification is 349km for The New-All-Electric MINI Countryman E and 326km for The New-All-Electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4.
MINI's first pure electric vehicle model with a completely new design 'New MINI Aceman'
The New All-Electric MINI Aceman', who has newly joined the MINI family by opening a new chapter, is also about to launch. The New All-Electric MINI Aceman, a compact SUV located between the New MINI Cooper and the New MINI Countryman, is the first MINI to be presented exclusively as a pure electric model. Based on a platform dedicated to electric vehicles, BMW Group's 5.5th generation high voltage system is applied.
The New All-Electric MINI Aceman is characterized by a fresh design, wide space, and excellent utilization while maintaining the MINI-specific atmosphere. The body is 4,085mm in length and 1,515mm in height, showing a lower and longer ratio than a typical SUV, providing both a sleek appearance above the SUV and SUV-level space utilization.
The front part of the exterior of The New All-Electric MINI Aceman is applied with a polygonal headlamp and an octagonal grill at the bottom that excludes vertical lines to express both MINI's personality and fresh impression. The Union Jack rear lamp and the bumper design with both ends of the Aceman on the back create a unique personality.
The New All-Electric MINI Aceman comes in two powertrains. The New All-Electric MINI Aceman E will be equipped with an electric motor with a maximum output of 184 horsepower and a maximum torque of 29.6kg·m, while The New All-Electric MINI Aceman SE will be equipped with an electric motor with a maximum output of 218 horsepower and a maximum torque of 33.7kg·m. Both models are subject to a high-voltage battery with a capacity of 54.2 kWh, and the driving distance per charge based on the Ministry of Environment's certification is the same as 312km.
The New All-Electric MINI Cooper' has a much longer mileage and is even practical
The New All-Electric MINI Cooper, which embodies MINI's identity in the purest and most complete way, is also preparing to be released. The New All-Electric MINI Cooper is the model that has evolved into the most advanced pure electric vehicle, delivering a cheerful driving experience and a pleasant digital experience.
The New All-Electric MINI Cooper comes in two trims: Classic and Favoured on the SE single powertrain. It exerts a maximum output of 218 horsepower and a maximum torque of 33.7kg·m, and shows agility in accelerating from standstill to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds. It is expected to feature a high-voltage battery with a capacity of 54.2 kWh on the lower part of the body, with a single charge range of 290-320km.
The New All-Electric MINI Cooper, which maximizes the joy of driving by providing MINI-specific high-cart handling to the responsiveness of electric motors that exert maximum torque in an instant, is optimized for urban driving and has eased the burden of long-distance driving with increased driving distance.
Car's first circular OLED display and T-map-based navigation provide a unique digital experience
The most prominent feature of the three types of pure electric models is the central display located in the middle of the interior and dashboard, which evolved into a concise and sophisticated appearance. It is equipped with a circular OLED display that was introduced for the first time in the automobile industry through collaboration with Samsung Display, providing an experience as if using a smartphone with clear and vivid image quality and rapid reactivity.
Available in seven or eight different types depending on the vehicle, the 'MINI Experience Mode' provides different concepts such as screen graphics, interfaces, and ambient projections investigated in the dashboard, providing a unique and immersive experience to drivers.
It integrates and provides instrument panels, navigation, indoor air conditioning control, and in-vehicle infotainment functions through the central display. In particular, MINI's latest MINI Operating System 9 operating system is equipped with T-map-based Korean MINI navigation, in-vehicle game functions, video streaming services, and third-party apps.
Meanwhile, MINI Korea will launch three new pure electric models to mark the 20th anniversary of its establishment this year, while conducting various events and marketing activities to provide various contact points with customers.
Reporter Kim Hyung-joon hj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
