MINI Cooper & Aceman Monochrome Editions: Less Flair and More Value

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MINI has heard customers and is beginning to dial back some of the more outlandish styling elements on the new MINIs. Enter the new style-focused special editions the Cooper Electric Monochrome and Aceman Monochrome. Both sit on the “E” powertrain and, while they carry the exact same on-the-road prices as the entry-level Classic trims – £26,905 for the Cooper and £28,905 for the Aceman, they come with a bit more standard equipment.

What Actually Changes?

Exterior touches

Buyers pick between Midnight Black or Nanuq White paint, both paired with a body-colour roof for a cleaner silhouette. The Cooper rolls on 17-inch U Spoke Grey alloys, while the Aceman steps up to 18-inch Night Flash Spoke Greys (both previously only available as part of the Exclusive Pack)

Cabin upgrades

Gone is the Vescin synthetic leather and in its place a multitone fabric that spreads across both seat rows, finished with contrast white and yellow stitching. Above MINI is offering the anthracite headliner free of charge. The dashboard gets a black cloth wrap and the same fabric on its passenger-side strap, tying the look together.

Tech and comfort

Standard kit continues to include MINI Navigation with head-up display, wireless phone charging, LED headlights, adaptive cruise (DCC), Driving Assistant, Parking Assistant with rear camera, heated front seats and the full suite of MINI Experience Modes. All of it is operated through the 24 cm circular OLED screen that dominates the dash.

Powertrain and charging

The Cooper Electric Monochrome sticks with the familiar 40.7 kWh pack, good for up to 189 miles on the WLTP cycle, while the Aceman Monochrome benefits from a slightly larger 42.5 kWh battery and a 192-mile headline range. Both accept 75 kW DC fast charging, so a 10-80 per cent top-up should take around half an hour.

Why the More Subdued Look?

MINI has clearly heard the feedback that getting a subtle looking car was not easy without spending thousands of pounds. This new edition allows buyers to get a simple and refined looking Cooper or Aceman at the base price of both models.

Orders open now

UK dealers are taking orders for the Cooper Electric Monochrome at £26,905 and the Aceman Monochrome at £28,905, both on the road. First deliveries are expected later this year, and there’s no word yet on whether these value-laden trims will migrate to other markets.

For UK shoppers who have been eyeing an electric MINI but felt the spec sheet looked thin next to the competition, the Monochrome twins could be the sweet spot – no options list deep-dive required.

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