![]() ![]() ![]() The BMW i3 is truly able to transport four people in relative comfort due to its slim-design seats which maximize passenger space and comfort. The Scion iQ also has a back seat, but after our road test of that car I established that it’s barely usable. Similar to the suicide doors on the dearly departed Mazda RX-8, they legitimately allow two full-size adults to fit in the rear seats. It’s not as sharp as an M3, but the steering is responsive and doesn’t feel as lifeless as it does in some other electric vehicles.ĭespite its size, the i3 actually has two usable back doors. My drive route consisted of all city driving in downtown Los Angeles, and I was able to move about with ease. Colour me surprised – the i3 actually corners pretty well. From its overall proportions, I would expect the little guy to handle relatively poorly. Naturally, this is not the case with the i3. Typically when writing about a BMW, I go on and on about the handling characteristics and how driving makes you feel as though you are one with the car. This of course, would vary significantly in our Canadian climate, but a 100 kilometer range is a realistic expectation year round. The electric motor has a range of roughly 90 miles (150-160 km) in ideal conditions. When we road tested the Nissan Leaf again a few weeks ago, I was impressed at how quickly it moved about, but the i3 just blows it out of the water. However, since the torque is instantly available at all “RPMs”, it feels significantly faster. This little BMW’s electric motor generates 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. I have now driven most of the electric vehicles on the Canadian market – none have taken me by surprise the way the BMW i3 did. Unlike the Scion though, the i3’s major conversation piece is that it’s fully electric. Sharing its proportions with the likes of the Scion iQ and the Smart Fortwo, the i3 doesn’t exactly sport the swooping lines of its BMW brethren. ![]() While in Los Angeles this past week, I had the opportunity to drive the new 2014 BMW i3. ![]()
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