The author was fortunate enough to test drive the all-new BMW i3, which is almost identical to the gasoline version in appearance, but lacks in intelligence.
So, how exactly does the new BMW i3 perform?
First of all, from the outside, the new BMW i3 is not much different from the petrol version. Elements such as the classic kidney grille and angel eye headlights have been retained.
In terms of body size, the new BMW i3 measures 4,253 mm in length, 1,803 mm in width, 1,468 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,670 mm, which is 50 mm longer than the previous model.
In terms of body color, the all-new BMW i3 offers a variety of options, including Dawning Gold, Polar White, Quantum Blue, etc.
Inside, the all-new BMW i3 is also the same as the petrol version.
Equipped with 1025-inch full LCD instrument cluster and 10The 25-inch central touchscreen features BMW's latest iDrive 7 intelligent connectivity system.
However, in actual operation, the response speed and intelligence of the system still need to be improved. In addition, the new car also offers an optional personalized interior combination, which enhances the overall sense of luxury.
In terms of power, the all-new BMW i3 is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum power of 170 hp and a peak torque of 250 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the new car is mated to a fixed-ratio transmission.
In terms of range, the all-new BMW i3 is equipped with a capacity of 42The 6 kWh battery pack has a combined NEDC range of up to 351 km. In terms of charging, the new car supports fast charging mode, which takes about 40 minutes to charge from 0 to 80%.
During driving, the all-new BMW i3 has a smooth power delivery and quick acceleration response. The suspension system is tuned for comfort and good shock absorption.
However, at high speeds, the wind noise and tire noise of the new car are more obvious, which affects the driving experience.
It is worth mentioning that the performance of the new BMW i3's automatic driving assistance system is average.
Although adaptive cruise control, automatic parking and other functions are provided, in actual operation, the response speed and accuracy of the system still need to be improved.
In addition, the new car also has deficiencies in intelligent interconnection, such as low accuracy of voice recognition and imperfect smart home interconnection function.
To sum up, the all-new BMW i3 performs reasonably well in terms of appearance and power, but there is still room for improvement in the level of intelligence and automatic driving assistance system.
In the face of fierce market competition, new cars may need to make more efforts in these two areas to meet the expectations and needs of consumers. Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge