Key Takeaways

• The new Mini Cooper is sold out for the next four months.
• This follows the reveal of the new Aceman back in April.
• Next up is a new Mini Convertible later in 2024.

During the annual BMW Group shareholder meeting, CEO Oliver Zipse announced that Mini is having quite the year. It debuted the Aceman back in April and is now seeing strong demand for the new Mini Cooper.

According to Zipse, the Mini Cooper is doing so well that it’s sold out for the next four months. He also said to expect a new Mini Convertible, but not until the second half of this year. These models are being built worldwide in Oxford in the UK, China, and, for the first time, in Leipzig, Germany.

A Mini For Everyone

Mini is a niche brand for the consumer who wants something small and fun to drive with standout styling. The debut of the new Hardtop (now called the Cooper C), Countryman, and Aceman expands not just the lineup, but the brand’s overall appeal.

The new Hardtop design is an evolution of the previous generation with new technology and the option for either gas or electric power. It also has a massive circular touchscreen featuring Spike, the virtual assistant bulldog that’s a perfect fit for Mini’s fun-loving aesthetic.

No Aceman For The US

The Aceman iis an EV offers up to 215 horsepower and has a range of 252 miles on the WLTP cycle.These are decent stats for a commuter EV, but don’t expect to see this model in the US anytime soon. It’s currently produced in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China, making it public enemy number one according to the Biden administration.

Your larger Mini option is the Countryman. It offers up to 241 horsepower in the mild-hybrid Countryman S guise and up to 308 horsepower in the fully-electric Countryman SE ALL4. With modern styling and new technology to boot, it’s a compelling option in the compact crossover segment and sure to help Mini find more customers in the US.