![]() ![]() Admittedly, production is slower than before but demand has also gone up. BMW dealers are back-ordered months, if they can get them at all. Now, it’s actually difficult to get them in the U.S. More Popular Than Ever, Difficult To Get A New OneĪlso, it’s gaining popularity. Our own Horatiu has stuffed a Christmas tree in the tiny i3 on more than one occasion. So with the rear seats folded down, you can actually haul a decent amount of luggage in the i3’s caboose. Sure, the BMW i3 has a tiny footprint but because of its upright body style and sort of cube-like shape, along with its electric powertrain, BMW was able to carve out a ton of interior space. It’s also a more practical interior than you might think. Point is, the ID.3’s interior design was heavily inspired by the i3’s, even down to its quirky shift lever. It even features a higher ride height than the Volkswagen Golf, though that could also be due to the battery in the floor. The interior of the ID.3 is so clearly inspired by the i3 that it borders on plagiarism. The Volkswagen ID.3 is the most recent and the most unashamed. In fact, the BMW i3’s interior is still so revolutionary that other brands are copying it. Due to all of that, outward visibility in the i3 is tremendous, providing drivers a commanding view of the road surrounding them. Also, due to that carbon construction again, the i3 can have narrow pillars while also meeting rollover crash standards. The BMW i3 is meant to be a city car, so it has a high seating position and very tall windows. However, there’s more to be said about the inside of the quirky looking i3. We recently spoke about how the i3’s interior is potentially BMW’s best, so we won’t rehash all of those points. The cabin of the BMW i3 might be its best feature. So even though the tires are skinny, there’s still a substantial amount of rubber on the road, allowing the i3 to better traction than you might think.Īrguably The Smartest Interior Design In The BMW Lineup So the i3’s wheel size is quite large and the tires have a high profile but they’re extremely skinny, almost bicycle skinny.īMW realized during development that the taller profile still allows for a good tire contact patch on the pavement. So BMW was clever and designed very skinny but very tall tires. ![]() During development, BMW wanted to fit the i3 with the most efficient, low rolling-resistance tires it could but didn’t want to sacrifice road-holding grip. Its steering is sharp and its chassis feels nimble, making it perfect for a city car, as it can nip in and out of traffic with ease.Īnother interesting innovation on BMW’s part are the i3’s tires. ![]() While the i3 might be a tall, upright hatchback, it drives and handles more like a hot-hatch than a crossover. Speaking of handling, the BMW i3’s rear-wheel drive layout allows it to handle with an agility that belies its looks. ![]()
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