2017 BMW i3 Base Pricing and Spec

Base
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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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,999 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,775 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,597 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,860 mm |
| Load Capacity | 395 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
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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