BMW i3 and BMW i3S 2018: renewal and higher performance for the Frankfurt Motor Show

BMW started selling products with alternative propulsion by the BMW i sub-brand, composing it with the BMW i3 and BMW i8. There are many rumors and leaks from patent houses that inform us of the upcoming arrival of one more model to the sub-brand of alternative vehicles, such as the BMW i5, but the truth is that, for now, It updates the smallest of the Bavarian firm, the BMW i3.

BMW has once again thoroughly analyzed and studied its own BMW i3 with the aim of, in this update, improve it to the maximum. The facelift will be presented worldwide at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which will open its doors in a couple of weeks. The fact is that the BMW i3 will not arrive alone, as the Bavarian firm anticipates the introduction of a more performance and sports variant under the name of BMW i3s.

Regarding BMW i3, this 2018 update includes some cosmetic changes that enhance their presence thanks to greater visual sportiness. New bumpers, full LED lighting and new body colors. Inside there are also changes thanks to the new configuration possibilities. We remember that more than 80% of the visible elements of the interior are recycled. At a dynamic level is maintained with its 170 hp and 250 Nm electric motor, with an approved autonomy of 300 kilometers.

But the main novelty is the arrival of a new and sporty BMW i3s. It is a good opportunity to try to give a new impetus to the sales of this nice and effective urban model, since it has been on the market for several years. For starters, the performance of the electric motor in the BMW i3s improves on that of the regular i3 with a power of 184 hp and a torque of 270 Nm. But everything does not stay there. The BMW i3s receives a specific tuning, a lower height and 40 mm more in the track width. It also incorporates 20-inch wheels and a sports driving mode.

All the performance of the “normal” BMW i3 are a 0 to 100 km/h in 7,3 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h. The BMW i3s It improves them slightly, taking 6,9 seconds to reach 100 km/h from a standstill and reaching a top speed of 160 km/h. The differences in these two data are not very high, but the reduction in height and the greater width of its tracks should noticeably improve adherence to the floor. Its approved autonomy is barely 20 kilometers less, that is, 280 km.