One of the most interesting and unusual revelations brought to 2022 Gamescom was an official MINI BMW concept car made in collaboration with Pokémon. The new MINI is an all-electric Aceman with gaming and Pikachu, one of the most famous and beloved Pokémon, as a themed element.
This is the first reveal of the highly anticipated MINI Aceman crossover electric vehicle (EV) after being teased on social media earlier this year. While generally used for new and upcoming video game reveals and game-related hardware, fans of both the MINI and Pokémon brand were excited to see the new collaboration at the Gamescom video game trade show held annually in Cologne, North Korea. Rhineland-Westphalia, is held. Germany.
Aiming to appeal to a younger audience, the Pokémon theme is undeniably cool for all ages, and the new Concept Aceman is an exciting evolution of the MINI name into the world of EVs beyond the SE. A new premium small car has been added that almost glows in the dark!
Let’s take a closer look at the shocking collaboration between MINI and Pokémon!
Design and Collaboration on the Pikachu EV
According to MINI, the new Aceman is designed to attract attention. The light turquoise paint can appear lighter or darker depending on how the light falls, and the roof rack is British Racing Green colored with a PVD coating that makes it shimmer with a new dimension of shades of blue, green, purple, turquoise, or pink . The specific Aceman revealed at Gamescom will match several new games from the Pokémon franchise, including the addition of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet to the company’s game lineup in November. The user interface (UI) integrated into the concept is Pikachu themed and can connect to game consoles such as the Nintendo Switch.
On first start, the circular touchscreen with user interface greets the driver with Pikachu on the dash. The feisty yellow Pokémon provides information such as the weather and the vehicle’s battery status. Aiming to provide both fun and functionality, the car’s motto is ‘game on’ and was touted as having many ‘gaming features’ including the cockpit display which shows many of the pocket monsters, but MINI did not comment. further details on what else the interface adds in “Pokémon Mode” or regarding “gaming features” in addition to console connectivity.
In addition to the Pokémon interior designs, the Concept Aceman also has a pretty modern looking exterior. Full of clean edges and defined contours, the Concept Aceman’s body is sleek. The car contains no chrome or leather, a unique design choice from MINI. In addition, futuristic LED lighting accentuates the animated front of the car.
Specifications and features of the Aceman
Interestingly, while staying true to the MINI brand, the Concept Aceman’s size is both wider (78.3 inches) and taller (62.6 inches) than the Countryman from the same maker. However, it is shorter at just 159.4 inches in length. It stands on 20 inch wheels. The cute car was presented at Gamescom in a display that mimicked toy packaging.
In addition to the Concept Aceman’s great integrated “Pokémon Mode”, the MINI also saw the introduction of a new feature via the MINIverse. The virtual world created by MINI allows users to interact with the car while exploring different cities. This virtual simulation is accessible via any internet platform and allows the user to experience how the Concept drives in different places.
Another intriguing feature of the Concept is the interior, which has a unique design. Composed of textiles and upholstery made from recycled materials, the interior is spacious for such a small car. It features under-dash switches for analog parking brake control, gear selection, start/stop function, experience mode selection and volume control.
The Concept Aceman’s dashboard is a horizontal curve that serves as the stage for the Pokémon animations presented during “Pokémon Mode”. It also works in conjunction with sound collages that can customize your in-car experience. According to MINI, the car also has interesting color choices and a “unique iridescent PVD coating evokes a brilliant color spectrum in shimmering metallic.”
The center console is floating and transparent. It extends into the rear section, allowing the addition of a wireless charging area, cup holders or other useful gadgets or upgrades. That feature, along with the panoramic roof, makes the car’s cabin feel much larger than it is and more open and airy.
The car is also equipped with an external projector, so riders can sit on the roof rack and watch Pokémon (or whatever you want) while charging, camping or just sitting in your garage if you want – it works anywhere with a flat panel. surface on which it can project. With the added connectivity of consoles, you can also use the projector to game on any flat surface by projecting the main screen.
Overall, the interesting choices in colour, details and commitment to sustainable use of materials make the MINI Concept Aceman a worthwhile car that we can’t wait to see the production details. While they haven’t released the specs for engines, range, price or charging details yet, we think the Pokémon mode has already convinced us. After all, who wouldn’t love to have Pikachu as a partner?
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