Certainly taller than the Cooper, the Aceman maintains a good driving position. With more than 1.7 t unladen in the SE version, however, it leaves a distinct disadvantage in terms of driving pleasure. However, Aceman performs well thanks to good dynamics. It’s certainly not as fast as the Cooper SE, but maintains very good handling and remains pleasant to handle. Yet this gives it a somewhat firmer suspension that can absorb some shocks.
Under its hood, the Aceman SE is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by UAES. It produces 160 kW (218 hp) of power for a 0-to-100 km/h torque of 330 Nm if you manage to get all that horsepower to the ground in just 7.1 seconds. The front axle sank quickly during our test in the Danish rain.
From the central touchscreen, energy recovery when lifting your foot is adjustable to three intensity levels in addition to an automatic mode. Mode selector position B offers driving. A paddleWhere the car automatically remains stationary.
The driving aids go up to the Level 2 autonomous driving system provided with the XL Pack. It doesn’t offer new functions, but is particularly effective at managing distance with the vehicle behind and centering the Aceman in its lane.
From the Pack L, an augmented reality system broadcasts images from one of the car’s front-facing cameras to improve navigation instructions. For example, it makes it easier to steer in the right direction at an intersection, but then you have to take your eyes off the road and it makes the display interface more busy.
