2017 BMW i3 Base Pricing and Spec

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    Overview

    The 2017 BMW i3 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2017 classified as a I01. The BMW i3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $73,100 before on-road costs.

    This BMW i3 uses a fully electric engine.

    The BMW i3 measures 1597mm (62.9 inches) in height, 3999mm (157.4 inches) in length, 1775mm (69.9 inches) in width with a 2570mm (101.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1365kg (3009.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The i3 Base comes standard with 155/60 R19 front tyres and 175/60 R19 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    91.58 - 103.73 kW/t
    59.78 kW/t
    184.91 kW/t
    Boot Space
    260 litres
    260 litres
    605 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    0.6 L/100km
    0.6 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Price
    $63,900 - $74,100
    $22,840
    $84,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,630 - 1,760 kg
    1,630 kg
    2,130 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 mm
    98 mm
    175 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    22 - 33 kWh
    22 kWh
    33 kWh
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    170 - 312 km
    170 km
    312 km

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    Dimensions

    3,999 mm
    1,775 mm
    1,597 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,999 mm
    Overall Width1,775 mm
    Overall Height1,597 mm
    Wheelbase2,570 mm
    Turning Circle9,860 mm
    Load Capacity395 mm

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    Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes

    Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go

    Driver Modes

    Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes

    Driver Modes Includes Steering: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice

    Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons

    Navigational Systems Screen Size In: 10.20

    Navigational Systems Traffic Info: yes

    Parking Assistance

    Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear

    Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking

    Parking Distance System

    Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear

    Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

    Parking Distance System Front Location: Front

    Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor

    Power Outlet12v

    Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front

    Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo

    Remote Battery Management

    Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes

    Remote Battery Management Includes Battery Status Checking: yes

    Remote Battery Management Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation: yes

    Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating: yes

    Remote Hvac Control

    Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone: yes

    Remote Hvac Control Includes Key: yes

    Smart Card Smart Key

    Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes

    Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic

    Telematics

    Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes

    Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle

    Vanity Mirror

    Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger

    Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver

    Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes

    Emission Control Level

    Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU6

    Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 12

    Engine

    Engine Liters: 0.6

    Engine Configuration: In-Line

    Engine Cc: 647

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 2

    Engine Bore: 79.0

    Engine Stroke: 66.0

    Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Engine Code: W20k06u0

    Additional Fuel Types

    Additional Fuel Types Premium Unleaded Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel

    Fuel Type: Electric

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric

    Fuel Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95

    Fuel Tanks

    Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 9

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 2.4

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 2.0

    Charging Information

    Charging Information Mode2 Scenario: Mode 2

    Charging Information Mode2 Voltage: 230

    Charging Information Mode4 Scenario: Mode 4

    Charging Information Mode2 Amps: 16

    Charging Information Mode4 Duration: 0.65

    Charging Information Mode2 Duration: 7.50

    Electric Driven Wheels

    Electric Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electric Motor

    Electric Motor1 Motor Number: 1

    Electric Motor1 Max Torque Motor Nm: 250

    Electric Power Source

    Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion

    Electric Power Source Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour: 33.00

    Electric Power Source Battery Voltage: 353.0

    Electric Power Source Range Km: 240.00

    Electric Power Source Range Miles: 149.13

    Hybrid Type

    Hybrid Type: Electric Hybrid

    Computer

    Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 0.6

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 392

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 471

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 166.7

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 0.6

    Performance

    Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.1

    Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 150

    Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 93

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 125

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 170

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 250

    Power Measurement Standard: EEC

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800

    Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

    Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 125

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps Electric Motor: 170

    Power Maximum Torque Nm Electric Motor: 250

    Power Consumption

    Power Consumption Combined Kwh100km: 11.3

    Power Consumption Combined Wh Mile: 217

    Power Consumption Combined Wh Km: 135

    Power Consumption Combined Kwh100 Miles: 21.7

    Secondary Power

    Secondary Power Maximum Power Kw: 28

    Secondary Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 38

    Secondary Power Maximum Torque Nm: 56

    Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

    Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000

    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Rear

    Transmission

    Transmission Type: Automatic

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 1

    Transmission Description: Automatic

    Transmission Shift Lever Location: Column

    Transmission Code: Ge1b133h

    Disc Brakes

    Disc Brakes Number Of: 4

    Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2

    Power Steering

    Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered

    Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes

    Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes

    Suspension

    Suspension Rear Location: Rear

    Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Front Location: Front

    Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Front Type: Strut

    Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link

    Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Tires

    Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Tire Front Location: Front

    Wheels Tire Rear Width: 175

    Wheels Tire Front Width: 155

    Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60

    Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70

    Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Q

    Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Q

    Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer

    Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer

    Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 84

    Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 84

    Wheels Tire Rear Low Rolling Resistance: yes

    Wheels Tire Front Low Rolling Resistance: yes

    Wheels Tire Front Diameter: 19

    Wheels Tire Rear Diameter: 19

    Wheels

    Wheels Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Front Location: Front

    Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 19

    Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 19

    Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy

    Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy

    Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.0

    Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback

    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Platform Code: I01

    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Spoiler

    Spoiler Roof Location: Roof

    Cargo Capacity

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 260

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.2

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 38.8

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1100

    Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: ISO

    External Dimensions

    External Dimensions Overall Height In: 62.9

    External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1597

    External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2570

    External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 101.2

    External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.9

    External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1775

    External Dimensions Overall Length In: 157.4

    External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3999

    External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1556

    External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.3

    External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1571

    External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.9

    External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9860

    External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 32.3

    External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 140

    External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.5

    Internal Dimensions

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.6

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1007

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.2

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 946

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1361

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 53.6

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1250

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 49.2

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1392

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 54.8

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1281

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 50.4

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1029

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 40.5

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 810

    Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 31.9

    Doors

    Doors Passenger Location: Passenger

    Doors Driver Location: Driver

    Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged

    Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged

    Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger

    Doors Rear Passenger Type: Rear Hinged

    Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver

    Doors Rear Driver Type: Rear Hinged

    Rear Door

    Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes

    Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual

    Headlights

    Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen

    Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen

    Led Lights

    Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights

    Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights

    Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam

    Paint

    External Color: Silver

    Type: Gloss

    Two Tone: yes

    Sunroof

    Sunroof Front Location: Front

    Sunroof Front Type: Glass

    Sunroof Front Operation: Remote

    Sunroof Front Sliding: yes

    Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes

    Sunroof Front Tilting: yes

    Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Toned

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Toned

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Tilting For Reversing: Automatic

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes

    Power Windows

    Power Windows Front Location: Front

    Privacy Glass

    Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side

    Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3009

    Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1365

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0

    Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1760

    Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3880

    Tare Weight Kg: 1366

    Audio System

    System Radio Type: FM

    System Digital Radio: yes

    Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices

    Connection External Usb Front: yes

    Speakers

    Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4

    Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid

    Floor Mats

    Floor Mats Material: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather

    Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather

    Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look

    Airbags

    Number Of Airbags: 6

    Crash Test Results

    Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap

    Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0

    Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: I3 Lhd

    Front Airbag

    Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver

    Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Side Airbag Front Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Driver Location: Driver

    Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual

    Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual

    Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual

    Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual

    Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual

    Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual

    Seat Upholstery

    Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Seating Capacity: 4

    Seating Configuration: 2+2

    Cup Holders

    Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto

    Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1

    Anti Theft Protection

    Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes

    Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes

    Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes

    Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes

    Power Locks

    Power Locks Operation: Remote

    Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt: yes

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