![]() ![]() There’s 15.1 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 36.9 with them folded, which compares well to other tiny machines like the Mini Cooper or Chevy Spark. The i3 can be equipped with many advanced active safety systems like adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking, but they’re all part of a $2,350 driver assistance package.Īs with any car this size, the rear seat is cramped for adults, particularly tall ones, and cargo space is limited. The i3 gets Good ratings in most evaluations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) but has not been rated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The big alloy wheels look good but don’t compromise ride, which is quiet and serene for such a small and tall car, though the range extender adds noise. Handling is sharp around town and the i3’s electric motor can rocket the little car to 60 mph in the mid six-second range. The i3 may be small, just 158 inches long, and very much unlike other BMWs in appearance, but it retains many of the make’s traditional virtues. In 2022 BMW will debut two more mainstream electric cars, the i4 sedan and the iX crossover. The 2021 model rolls over nearly unchanged, but the cars do get an LED headlight upgrade for the new model year.Īfter selling just 1,502 i3’s in 2020 (down from a high of 11,000 in 2015), BMW has already announced that 2021 will be the i3’s swan song in the U.S., though it will continue in other countries for another year. Those changes have made it a better car and it still meets the needs of many EV buyers, but the Blade Runner looks and updates can only mask so much of the i3’s age. While the car’s styling hasn’t changed much since it debuted, BMW has improved on the design over the years by adding a larger battery for longer range, sport models and more. ![]() The clever design won many awards when new, and the futuristic details extend to the interior as well, with a multi-screened and almost architectural cabin, trimmed in wood and retro-futuristic cloths. Even after eight years on the market, this urban commuting module still looks like a commuter car from 2031 rather than 2013. The BMW i3 is among the most distinctive looking cars on the road. ![]()
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