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4 Years Ago
About the BMW i3
The new BMW i3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $68,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $75,900 for the S.
There are 2 variants of the i3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2017.
Engine options include null (125kW/250Nm) and electric motor (125kW/250Nm). All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2018 i3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
91.58 - 106.72 kW/t
62.73 kW/t
184.91 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
Price
$68,700 - $75,900
$23,990
$84,611
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,670 - 1,780 kg
1,670 kg
2,150 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
139 mm
98 mm
175 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
33 kWh
1.3 kWh
33 kWh
Vehicle Range (EV)
190 - 235 km
2 km
235 km
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2018 BMW i3 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | $68,700 |
| 0.6L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | $74,700 |
s
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 0.6L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | $75,900 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | $69,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 BMW i3 Dimensions
1598mm
1775mm
4011mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 BMW i3 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the BMW i3
The most fuel efficient BMW i3 is the Base with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a In-Line and uses 0.6L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
| BMW i3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
| 0.6L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | Electric | 0.6 L/100km |
2018 BMW i3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW i3?
The BMW i3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
BMW i3 FAQs
The cheapest BMW i3 is the Base that starts from $68,700.
The most expensive BMW i3 is the s that starts from $75,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW i3 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and s.
The largest BMW i3 is the s which measures 1791mm wide, 4006mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful BMW i3 is the s which has 135kW of power from its null engine.
The BMW i3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW i3 is the s which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW i3 uses Electric.