BMW's Gas-Powered 3-Series Gets a Big Makeover, And We Have the Details
- The BMW confirmed an official launch in the first quarter of 2027 for the i3 50 xDrive, starting at $61,500 plus a $1,350 destination fee and competing in the Mercedes C-Class segment.
- Built on the Neue Klasse platform, the i3 utilizes Gen6 high-voltage batteries with cylindrical cells that hold 20 per cent more energy than previous designs, advancing The BMW's electric strategy.
- EPA testing estimates the i3 will achieve 468 miles of range, while the rear-mounted EESM produces a combined output of 463 hp and 476 lb-ft of torque across both motors.
- Inside the cabin, the i3 replaces traditional gauge clusters with the Panoramic Vision display, projecting information onto the windshield and allowing users to drag and drop up to six "widgets" for customization.
- The BMW plans to introduce the high-powered M60 xDrive in 2027, featuring M-specific graphics and 21-inch aerodynamic wheels to compete with the Mercedes EQS range estimate of 925km.
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BMW’s revamped i3 boasts up to 468 miles of range
When BMW first announced it was reimagining the i3 as an all-electric four-door sedan built on its Neue Klasse platform, it left out a lot of important details, like battery capacity, range, and price. Today, the German automaker is finally starting to fill in the blanks on the i3. Let's start with price. BMW says […]
The presentation of the 3 Series shows that BMW no longer makes a difference in the design between electric and gasoline. And yet there are differences.
2027 BMW 3 Series: 8th-gen ICE G50 gets i3 Neue Klasse looks, tech; 48V mild hybrid standard, 443 PS M350
After 51 years, the BMW 3 Series enters its eighth generation with the G50, marking a radical overhaul for Munich’s most important model. It’s set to be sold alongside the i3 EV, with both sharing […] The post 2027 BMW 3 Series: 8th-gen ICE G50 gets i3 Neue Klasse looks, tech; 48V mild hybrid standard, 443 PS M350 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News.
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