The BMW 3 Series 330e plug-in hybrid promises efficiency and performance

The current generation of BMW Serie 3 made its world debut in the past Paris Motor Show. With it, the Bayerische ensured that the premium sedan segment remained its private preserve. However, the mechanical offer still had to be completed, missing among the options a plug-in hybrid. Well said and done, these days the BMW 3 Series 330e to offer efficiency and performance in spades.

The commercial launch of BMW 3 Series 330e is very important for the German house. In their development they have kept in mind the new mobility needs, applied to technology eDrive. Thanks to it, it will offer a greater range in terms of electrical conduction zero emissions plus a higher level of performance. If you want to know its secrets, keep reading, because in this declension it releases superpowers.

The BMW 330e maintains the aesthetics with respect to its brothers

On an aesthetic level, the BMW 3 Series 330e It does not change one iota compared to its range brothers. From the outset, those responsible have maintained an extraordinary aerodynamic penetration coefficient, Cx, of only 0,23. Thanks to it, efficiency in terms of fuel consumption and emissions remains at a high level. This is helped by the study of its bodywork, bumper and air inlets. The front maintains the same size as in the rest of the range, perhaps being somewhat exaggerated for what the brand had accustomed us to.

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With regards to back, there are no changes to review. Unlike the front, this area is more modern, presenting some optical groups with LED technology in a slim format. The only place where there is change is in the view lateral, since it adds on the front fin the socket to charge the batteries of the hybrid system. Finally, the Series 3 330e is available with the two existing bodies in the offer.

The 300e maintains a technological and high-quality interior

El interior of the BMW 3 Series 330e maintains the same lines and strokes that we already know. The dashboard has a very careful ergonomics in which ease of use prevails. However, the Series 3 plug-in hybrid introduces new driver aids and assistance. The most notable is the possibility of visualizing the management of the hybrid system through the complete configurable digital instrument panel.

Next to her is the auxiliary heating and air conditioning. With it, the driver can acclimatize the passenger compartment of the 330e from the app before entering the interior. new ones will come too digital services, focused on making life easier for the driver when traveling. Among the most outstanding are the selection of routes taking into account the charging stations, recommendation of hotels, restaurants or places of interest.

Powerful mechanics that premieres the system Xtra Boost

However, the great novelty of the BMW 3 Series 330e it's its eDrive plug-in hybrid powertrain. The chosen thermal block is the well-known 2.0 liters turbocharged with 184 CV to which they have associated a electric motor located in the transmission. The power it delivers amounts to 113 CV, which together with the thermal delivers a total of 252 CV. To manage this potential, BMW relies on the well-known automatic transmission steptronic eight speed.

El electric system is powered by a lithium ion battery with 12 kWh capacity. With it, the Series 3 330e can travel up to 66 kilometers without emitting a gram of CO2. It is located under the rear seats, just in front of the fuel tank. This makes the load capacity of the trunk be reduced to 375 liters. Still, the second row features seatbacks split into 40:20:40 sections.

All the performance Series 3 330e are remarkable, signing a step from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 5,9 seconds. The maximum speed is in 230 kilometers per hour. As for electric driving, the 330e can reach 140 kilometers per hour powered by its batteries. However, the performance of the Teutonic sedan can still improve, as it debuts the XtraBoost system.

To activate the XtraBoost system, the driver must select the driving mode Sport. After that, it is enough to sink your foot on the accelerator, and the Series 3 330e offers up to 40 extra hp by a 10 seconds. Thanks to this, it increases power to 292 hp, affecting its performance. We will have to wait until it reaches the market to check the performance data that the firm has offered.

When will it land on the market and what will its price be?

The arrival on the market of BMW 3 Series 330e plug-in hybrid is scheduled for after the summer. Like the rest of the versions, it can be combined with the usual equipment levels, including the M sport. family decline Touring will do the same from the summer of 2020. For now, their official prices have not been revealed, but when we have more details we will tell you.

Source - BMW