Entering the new energy era, the luxury brand BMW has also accelerated the pace of launching new cars, and if the 3 Series has been regarded as its own goal, then at this stage, the BMW i3 may also be a good choice. The 2023 BMW i3 pure electric range is divided into 526km and 592km, so what are its practical functions in the actual use of the car? Let's first understand the situation of this car.
In terms of appearance, the "big frame" of BMW i3 is not much different from that of BMW 3 Series, both of which adopt a family design language, but the kidney grille adopts a closed design, and a high-gloss paint panel is used in the middle, with the surrounding chrome trim strips, to enhance the sense of grade, and the sharp headlights combined with the three-section air intake design are highly recognizable. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the vehicle is 4872*1846*1481mm, the wheelbase is 2966mm, the side lines are relatively slender, and the front of the car accounts for a relatively high proportion, creating a sense of sports car sight, the tail ducktail design is more three-dimensional, and the rear envelope black guard plate is wide in size.
In the interior part, the new car is equipped with the popular dual screen, which is a breakthrough for BMW, and the car machine system has also been upgraded to a certain extent, and the practicality and intelligent performance have been improved. The air conditioning vents are flattened and outlined with chrome trim around the perimeter. The layout of the control area is reasonable, with cup holders in the front and large knob controls and physical buttons on the rear panel, which feels very mechanical.
In terms of power, the BMW i3 is equipped with a rear-mounted single motor with a total motor power of 210kW and 250kW, a total torque of 400N.m and 430N.m, and a CLTC pure electric range of 526km and 592km.
In terms of intelligence, several functions of BMW i3 are also more practical.
The iDrive 8 system equipped with the BMW i3 has a beautiful UI design, supports 4G network (optional 5G) and OTA upgrades, which ensures the scalability of the car machine system in the future, and can continue to bring convenience to the car. In terms of function, this car supports Bluetooth/car phone, CarPlay, etc., and the touch operation is smooth. However, in the face of new energy vehicles of the same level, the BMW i3's car machine system is slightly lacking in entertainment functions.
In addition, the BMW i3 also supports voice recognition control system, which supports basic control navigation, telephone, air conditioning, windows, etc., which can help car owners free their hands during driving. If it is cold during driving, you can give the command "Hello BMW, turn off the air conditioning/close all windows", and the car machine can respond quickly and complete the command. However, the system does not support voice control functions such as continuous dialogue and visible and speakable, which reduces some entertainment.
Many people like BMW, focusing on the atmosphere that belongs to the luxury brand, BMW i3 is equipped with Harman Kardon audio, the top model has 17 speakers, after turning on the music, it can restore the human voice well, plus 17 speakers are distributed throughout the car. When the windows are closed at high speed, the petty bourgeois atmosphere in the car is relatively strong, and you can also get high-quality auditory enjoyment.
Summary: For consumers who like BMW's sporty temperament, entering the new energy era, the comprehensive performance of BMW i3 is relatively balanced, and it still has a driving control feeling that meets the preferences of young people, but it needs to be improved in space and intelligence, if you have a car purchase budget, will you choose this car?