2017 BMW 330e iPerformance

2017 BMW 330e iPerformance 

Review

Make no mistake, the BMW 330e iPerformance is an impressive bit of engineering. This 3 Series sedan is a plug-in hybrid that combines a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission with a battery-electric drivetrain to deliver two distinct modes of operation.

The trunk-mounted battery is compact enough to preserve most of the trunk volume, but with that comes a downside: The battery can only support a lackluster 14 miles of electric driving range.The 2017 BMW 330e iPerformance plug-in hybrid sedan is essentially identical to the 2016 model. The big difference is the name, which used to be the BMW eDrive 330e sedan.

Comfort

The 330e is comfortable in a particular way that will be familiar to those who have owned German cars before. The seats are well-shaped and supportive but not cushy. The suspension is well-damped and can soak up most any bump, but the road never fully disappears. Quiet but not hushed.

Interior

Like any other current BMW 3 Series, the 330e is a pleasant place to pass the time. The driving position is outstanding, the controls are easy to reach and understand, and it's easy to see out. Everyone gets plenty of room, but larger folks in back may wish for more elbow clearance on long trips.Our 330e test car felt modern and up to date when it came to its audio and navigation systems, which feature solid smartphone support and an iDrive controller that finally feels complementary. Has great advanced safety systems, too, that feel effective but remain unobtrusive in the background.

Engine

 Regenerative braking and other electrification benefits improve gasoline fuel economy, but at 30 mpg combined, the gain is uninspiring. A gasoline-powered 330i (the mainstream four-cylinder 3 Series) that never has to be plugged in seems like a better deal because it achieves 27 mpg combined, weighs some 350 pounds less and costs considerably less than the 330e.

Price

IPerformance 330e sebenarnya tidak diragukan lagi akan memukul toko di waktu musim panas ini memiliki harga awal dengan $44,695