I have to admit, I haven't been keeping track of the BMW i3 all that much. I just am not so jazzed up about it.
But, perhaps I should be. After driving the BMW 1-Series equipped with the three-cylinder motor to be featured in the upcoming i8, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with BMW's latest and next-generation work.
NOW, leaked patent images have made their way online of the upcoming i3 and it's clearly in production form. Note the more formal appearance compared to the concept, which used a lot of glass and visual tricks? How about the rear doors?
Interesting to note is the commentary coming from a forum user "Scott26" who has been very influential in the past about upcoming BMW products. More or less he's an insider and he's been right more often than wrong.
Below is what he had to say about the leaked images.
The BMW i3 MCV (Mega City Vehicle)
Has been leaked in recent Patent applications uncovered by L'automobile magazine.
The full unveiling of the new BMW i3 - BMWs revolutionary new approach to sustainable mobility will be unveiled in July prior to its World Premiere at the IAA in Frankfurt.
As shown by the initial 2011 Concept not much has changed except for the detailing with the recent Concept i3 Coupe taking us further to the actual production model.
As you can see the car is entirely individual from any other BMW model, this is not a 1er nor is it based on an existing BMW.
Everything on this car is developed from the ground up symbolising the market headline "Born Electric".
The i3 will come with eDrive and also be available in REX -Range Extended Engine version for prolonged driving.
The engine begins a new synergy with BMW motorrad and BMW sharing technology with greater emphasis than before.
The i3 will be available in model lines and extensive personalisation options will be available for customers to add that personal touch and exclusivity to their i3.
The BMW i3 is perhaps the most revolutionary and important car in BMWs history as it begins a new dynamic in production , design and technology that will carry over to the next generation of BMW models.
The i3 also asks the most pertinent question?
Can Sustainable Mobility still retain Sheer Driving Pleasure?
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