For BMW Lovers, All BMW News, Reviews & Features at One Place

A stunning three-door version of the all-electric BMW i3 has been unveiled

featured image
posted by:
admin
Dec 26,2012

BMW is forging ahead with bold plans for its ‘i’ brand by adding a sporty fourth model to the line-up. The BMW i3 Concept Coupe made its debut at a special preview event, high in the Hollywood hills, on the eve of the LA Motor Show.

The battery-powered hatch is the fourth concept model to emerge in the project ‘i’ family, which already includes the five-door i3, i8 and i8 Spider. This new version of the i3 reveals a near-production-ready interior, a radical new look on the outside and points towards a three-door i3 that could arrive in 2014. The mechanicals are identical to the five-door i3’s, combining a 168bhp electric motor driving the rear wheels via a single-speed gearbox with a lithium-ion battery pack under the floor. A range-extending petrol engine will be offered as an option, but won’t have an impact on the way the i3 looks or on the interior packaging.

BMW claims a range of up to 100 miles per charge, and there are three driving modes: Comfort lets the motor deliver its full potential, while Eco and Eco Pro modify the throttle sensitivity and air-con intensity to eke out a few extra miles. As there’s no transmission tunnel, the cabin offers plenty of space, with two individual seats in the rear. Up front, the centre console is dominated by a familiar iDrive dial, while a 6.5-inch screen replaces the traditional instrument cluster and an 8.8-inch display which is used for the sat-nav and infotainment controls sticks out from the dash.

BMW has yet to confirm prices, but expect the i3 Coupe to cost around the same as the five-door i3, in the region of £30,000 after the £5,000 Government grant.

Latest News
Most Searched Car Spare Parts in Dubai
Your Feedback Is Welcome
Your feedback is valuable for us and allows us to improve our services. Feel free to leave your comments we regularly review our reader reviews and take decisions based on what you think.
Let's Be Friends
© BMWengineandgearboxes.com 2023. All Rights Reserved.