{"id":7165,"date":"2026-03-19T09:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T01:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/168.107.17.222\/?p=7165"},"modified":"2026-06-26T23:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:16:49","slug":"the-new-bmw-i3-is-a-return-to-the-brands-sporty-sedan-roots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/the-new-bmw-i3-is-a-return-to-the-brands-sporty-sedan-roots\/","title":{"rendered":"The New BMW i3 Is a Return to the Brand’s Sporty Sedan Roots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This week in Munich, BMW held a huge conference to unveil the latest model under the Roundel: the all-new BMW i3. The design is under the brand\u2019s rebirth of Neue Klasse, a design language which debuted in the iX3 last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BMW i3 is a return to the roots of sporty, compact, functional and driver-focused 3-series sedans the brand became synonymous for. With it comes a timeless 2.5-box silhouette, called for its two-and-a-half box-zised shape at the hood, roof and trunk. Neue Klasse is also defined by its signature geometric front kidney grilles, wider and narrower than the more recent iterations. Thin vertical headlight slats also give it a venomous look at night \u2013 it looks great. Another classic BMW sedan feature is the small overhang at the front, which not only gives it a butch figure but better handling at sharp cornering. There\u2019s even subtle flaring of the rear fenders; nothing overly aggressive, but enough for the i3 to benefit from a subtle drop and some lipped aftermarket wheels.\u2060
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Inside, you\u2019re greeted to a driver-focused interior, another hallmark for BMWs of old where the gauge cluster and instrumentation were slightly angled towards the driver. For the i3, this is translated with its BMW Panoramic iDrive and the free-cut central display, alongside a new sports steering wheel that features a new vertical spoke. Since the information is all displayed through the HUD and there\u2019s nothing behind the wheel, visibility for the driver is not an issue.\u2060
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The i3 is all-electric in its powertrain, delivering 463 hp and 476 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels with electric motors at front and rear axles. Suspension will also come with M Adaptive Suspension as optional, for those looking to stiffen and soften the ride on demand.\u2060<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the i3 is the all-electric model, BMW did explain that the design is cohesive throughout all the powertrain variants, even the gas-powered model. During the reveal in Munich, we got an exclusive first look teaser at a touring estate model as well, albeit just the silhouette. No word yet on if that will reach the states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BMW i3 is slated for production later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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