2025 Mini Aceman review: Quick drive

Mini slots a new crossover into its range beneath the Countryman, makes it electric-only and gives it the name Aceman. How does it stack up?

The iconic Mini Cooper returns in both turbo petrol and all-electric flavours, but the two are very different underneath the skin this time.

The electric Countryman SE is a fun and funky ticket into EV life, with retro-inspired design and a huge tech jump. It's also sharply priced.

The new Mini Countryman is a bigger, better equipped SUV than before. It's the right blend of practical and fun, although it's not perfect.

The new Countryman is now larger than ever and built in Germany alongside the related BMW X1. Regardless, it still feels as Mini as ever.

The Mini Countryman is now available with an electric powertrain for the first time ever. In SE ALL4 guise it's a proper sleeper.

Mini has given the Countryman an adventurous makeover with the Untamed Edition. But at $73k, is this PHEV version more style than substance?

The Mini Countryman isn't cheap, and it isn't all that new – but it still has something to offer in 2023.

The Mini Electric, or Cooper SE, is very expensive and very flawed. But, it has charm in spades and stays true to the brand's cute, funky vibe.

The Mini Cooper S is still adorable and fun to drive, but it's very expensive and lacks some modern features expected for the money.

The JCW Countryman continues to be fun, fast and practical. It's getting pricey though, and it's sorely lacking in key safety tech.

Mini wasn't going to go fully electric until the next-generation model. But plans change, and here we are. If you want a super-cute, punchy and green urban runabout, it's the obvious choice. But there are caveats...