Recently, the most discussed model on the network is undoubtedly the domestic X5, which is overwhelmingly reported and even gives me the illusion that I can "one per capita", but I am more concerned about another "treasure model" listed with the domestic X5: the domestic new BMW i3, which is the best choice for a cost-effective luxury brand pure electric car.
The bmw i3 name was once used in that cute hatchback, but it was decided to stop production this year, and the name will also be given a new mission, a pure electric medium-sized sedan, and the second domestic BMW pure electric car after the iX3. The new domestic BMW i3 has only launched one model at present, priced at 349,900 yuan.
Judging from the latest car purchase policy, new cars are exempt from purchase tax, and from now until June 30, additional purchases or replacements have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of 6,000-12,000 yuan, and enjoy financial incentives "daily payment" as low as 58 yuan. Car owners can also enjoy free high-voltage battery 8-year or 160,000-kilometer warranty, motor and control unit 8-year or 120,000-kilometer warranty, lifelong accident rescue service, 3-year connected driving service and 10-year interconnected driving basic service, as well as roadside assistance, vehicle health check, active customer support services. During the vehicle warranty period, customers can enjoy 7× 24 hours of roadside assistance free of charge, and when the power battery is about to run out or has been exhausted, they can tow the nearest charging station for free.
Don't simply understand it as the electric version of the 3 Series, because its improvements in all aspects are even red in the eyes of domestic 3 Series owners. The first is the styling design, the closed mid-mesh is obviously the biggest feature of pure electric models, while the iconic double kidney shape fits perfectly with the exclusive blue decoration of the i series, plus the redesigned air intakes on both sides to create an excellent visual effect.
The "Angel Eye" headlights have evolved again, which is also not available in the current 3 series, and its simple light strip shape is more layered, and there are blue trims as embellishments.
The body side shape of the new car is still slender, with a length, width and height of 4872mm/1846mm/1481mm, and a wheelbase of 2966mm, which is 5mm longer than the 3 series long wheelbase version. To further reduce energy consumption, the new car has optimized its aerodynamic design, including details such as a new style of "shark gill" side vents, new 19-inch rims, low roll-drag tires, and a wind resistance coefficient of only 0.24Cd.
The new car is equipped with Goodyear II tires that focus on quiet and comfort, with a front wheel size of 225/45 R19 and a rear wheel size of 245/40 R19.
The new car also supports BMW digital keys, allowing users to easily unlock the vehicle by simply holding their phone close to the door. Once in the vehicle, place the phone on the wireless charging pad to start the vehicle.
The most conspicuous part of the rear part of the car is the three-dimensional suspension LED taillights, although there is no exhaust layout, but the exaggerated rear diffuser and the new rear surround make the car still move, while the i3 eDrive 35L logo and blue trim also reflect its identity as a new energy vehicle.
Coming to the car, the sense of technology created by the new car is also to make the 3 series owners "salivate", especially the 14.9-inch touch screen and the 12.3-inch digital instrument panel composed of a penetrating suspension curved screen, and the driver-oriented design concept is adopted, which is consistent with the i4 and is used for the first time in domestic models.
The new car is equipped with a sporty M steering wheel, which is moderately sized, has a good grip, and the multi-function buttons on both sides are simple and practical.
The new car adopts the new BMW iDrive 8.0 operating system, equipped with WeChat car version, Tencent Mini Scene 2.0, QQ Music, Himalaya and other 24 practical localization mini programs, and supports CarPlay and OTA remote upgrades.
Equipped with zone 3 automatic air conditioning and support for independent control of the rear exhaust zone, the new car also streamlines the control buttons, retaining only the highly used multimedia buttons, defogging buttons, and warning light buttons.
The new "function island" also streamlines and highly centralizes the physical buttons, while replacing them with a compact shift lever.
The atmosphere creation is also in place, with the "Angel Wings" welcome light blanket, led welcome pedals under the front and rear doors, 9 combinations of ambient mood lights, and the front seat back is also equipped with a straight waterfall atmosphere light, which moves like a waterfall when the lights are lit. In addition, the new car can be equipped with a Harman/Kardon high-end audio system, a total of 17 sound speakers with a total power of 535W, with 360° surround sound.
The front and rear seats have been newly designed according to the characteristics of the Chinese body, wrapped in Sensatec 2.0 synthetic leather, which has the characteristics of environmental protection, breathability and delicate touch, while the seat cushion and backrest have been thickened.
In terms of safety configuration, the new car is equipped with automatic driving assistance system Pro, including forward collision warning and emergency braking assistance, emergency stop assistance, speed limit recognition assistance, lane correction assistance, lane change blind zone warning, lane change assistance, traffic congestion assistance, assisted driving, etc. In addition, the car also has an automatic parking assistance system Plus, including long-range 3D parking image, 360 ° panoramic parking image, automatic parking entry, parking radar, 50-meter track reversing assistance and so on.
The storage space in the car is decent, meeting the needs of daily use, and the rear seats still cannot be reclined, but the layout is regular. The trunk is equipped with an electric opening and closing mechanism, and under the partition is placed the HARMAN Karton sound system amplifier.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with BMW's own drive motor, the eDrive 35L model has a maximum power of 210 kW, a maximum torque of 400 Nm, and a single motor drive, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h for 6.2 seconds.
The new car is equipped with a high-nickel ternary lithium battery pack with a power of 70 kWh, a cruising range of 526 kilometers under CLTC standards, a slow charging interface hidden at the left front fender, and a fast charging port at the right rear of the body. In the fast charging mode, 10-80% of the new car only takes 35 minutes, and the cruising range of 97km can be obtained in ten minutes of charging.
The new car is equipped with a rear anti-roll bar, and the rear axle is also equipped with adaptive air suspension to ensure a smoother and more comfortable driving in bumpy road conditions, while it is 44mm lower than the 3 Series, and the front and rear wheelbases are wider, which can have a better cornering posture and performance performance. In addition, the new car also offers a "single pedal" mode for strong kinetic energy recovery.
At the end of the writing, the listing of the domestic new BMW i3 undoubtedly makes the slightly calmer domestic 300,000-level new energy market again, the current segment of the market is basically dominated by new forces, of which the car is Tesla Model 3 a car dominant, and now the domestic new BMW i3 is coming, its size is larger, while creating a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere and workmanship is also obvious, coupled with the APPEAL of the BMW brand and the excellent tradition of driving control, the market performance of the domestic new BMW i3 is worth looking forward to.