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The 2018 BMW i3 S is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th November 2017. The BMW i3 is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $84,300 before on-road costs.
This BMW i3 uses a fully electric engine.
The BMW i3 measures 1590mm (62.6 inches) in height, 4006mm (157.7 inches) in length, 1791mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2570mm (101.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1340kg (2954.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The i3 S comes standard with 175/50 Rnull front tyres and 195/50 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
89.93 - 100.75 kW/t
61.92 kW/t
185.49 kW/t
Boot Space
260 litres
260 litres
605 litres
Fuel Efficiency
0.6 - 0.7 L/100km
0.6 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
330 km
330 km
1,250 km
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km - Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
24 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,620 - 1,780 kg
1,620 kg
2,270 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
131 - 140 mm
98 mm
165 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
33 kWh
1.3 kWh
35.8 kWh
Vehicle Range (EV)
200 - 330 km
2 km
330 km
Dimensions
4,006 mm
1,791 mm
1,590 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,006 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,791 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,310 mm |
| Load Capacity | 360 mm |
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Explore BMW i3 Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 10.3
Mobile Integration
Apple Carplay: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Charge Completion Alert: yes
Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Internet: yes
Includes Key: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 16
Mode 2 Duration: 7.50
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 4 amps (A): 125
Mode 4 Duration: 0.65
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 Voltage: 230
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 270
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 184.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 135.0
Electric Power Source
Battery (Ah): 94.0
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 353
Maximum Battery (kWh): 33.0
Range (km): 280.00
Range (miles): 173.98
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Screen Size (in): 5.7
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 999.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 0.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 0
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 0
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 0.0
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
Maximum Speed (mph): 99
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 184
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 184
Maximum Power (kW): 135
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 135
Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 270
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
Power Consumption
Combined (kWh/100km): 14.3
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Code: Ge1b130h/Ge1b131h
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: I01
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 38.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 1100
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 260
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10310
Front Track (in): 62.7
Front Track (mm): 1592
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.2
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 131
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.8
Overall Height (in): 62.6
Overall Height (mm): 1590
Overall Length (in): 157.7
Overall Length (mm): 4006
Overall Width (in): 70.5
Overall Width (mm): 1791
Rear Track (in): 62.4
Rear Track (mm): 1586
Wheelbase (in): 101.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2570
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1007
Rear Headroom (in): 37.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 946
Front Hip Room (in): 54.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1392
Rear Hip Room (in): 50.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1281
Front Leg Room (in): 40.5
Front Leg Room (mm): 1029
Rear Leg Room (in): 31.9
Rear Leg Room (mm): 810
Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1361
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 49.2
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1250
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Rear Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Rear Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Projector Beam
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Two Tone: yes
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1700
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3748
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1340
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2954
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Radio Type: FM
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Floor Mats
Material: Carpet
Luxury Trim
Doors: Leather
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Wood/Woodgrain
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20150407
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: A
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Acceptable
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: I3 Lhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
Air Conditioning
Type: Auto
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Dead Bolt: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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