MINI JCW Aceman review - EV, SUV, hot hatch in one?

MINI JCW Aceman review - EV, SUV, hot hatch in one?

I begin with a question: is there a point in slapping a performance badge on an EV these days, when even in base form, so many of them boast sub-four second acceleration times? Will hallowed performance sub-brands of legacy carmakers mean anything to Generations Z and Alpha, or are they really just for old fogies like me? I won’t speak for the young ‘uns, but there was a time when the word performance meant far more than just straight-line sprin…

The competition is making things tough for Mini. Several competitors, especially from China, have given their electric models lavish engine power. This isn't an easy situation for a cool brand like Mini, which crowns its particularly dynamic versions with the John Cooper Works label. Since the larger Countryman has grown significantly due to its close relationship with the BMW X1/X2 duo, the Mini Aceman, still largely unknown to many, is intende…