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BMW i Series 2021
The 2021 BMW i Series carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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BMW i Series 2021 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
BMW i Series Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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I3 S 120AH | Hatchback | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $63,580 | $73,040 | |
I4 Edrive40 M Sport Gran Coupe | Sedan | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $90,530 | $104,060 | |
I4 M50 Gran Coupe | Sedan | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $113,080 | $130,020 | |
IX Xdrive40 | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $116,160 | $133,540 | |
IX Xdrive40 Sport | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $121,330 | $139,480 | |
IX Xdrive50 Sport | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $145,310 | $166,980 | |
IX3 M Sport | SUV | — Electric 1 SP AUTO | $96,910 | $111,430 |
BMW i Series 2021 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW i Series here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Should I buy an electric car now or later?
It’s definitely true that the march of new-car technology is making big changes to the cars we’re being offered almost on a monthly basis. So, if your current car is just three years old, it might be worth holding on to it and waiting for the next big thing to arrive in showrooms. Certainly, by trading-in at just three years, you’ll pretty much max out the depreciation you’ll suffer in financial terms.
But by waiting, you might find that you can buy an electric vehicle and be able to tap into newer and better infrastructure that will be in place in another few years, rather than put up with the relatively sparse charging-station network currently in this country.
At the moment, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid is a pretty good way to go, provided you use the vehicle mostly in an urban setting, rather than long-distance freeway journeys where the hybrid tech is less advantageous. A hybrid is not exactly future-proof, but it’s a good next step for a lot of Australian car-owners.
As for what brand is best, the tech is getting better and better as time goes by, so it’s likely to be build date rather than brand that will determine the efficiency of the vehicle in question. That said, car owners can’t hold off forever when it comes to upgrading, so for the moment, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid is a logical next car. We’re particularly impressed by the current-model Toyota Camry which is good value to buy, a classy driving experience and offers hybrid fuel efficiency in the right environment. Such cars will be a lot of Australian families’ first hybrid, and rightly so.
Read More: 10 best hybrid vehicles in Australia
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Range rating for electric cars?
We're at the dawn of the electric era and waiting for an official global standard. It's not about charging the batteries but the range you get for the charge. A simple standard is being developed in Europe. I can recall the confusion when we switched away from the imperial miles per gallon standard in Australia - the economy number got smaller instead of larger when expressed in L/100 km.
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BMW i Series 2021 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2021 BMW i Series are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1967mm x 1696mm and can vary on the basis of model.
BMW i Series Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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I3 S 120AH | Hatchback | 1578x1775x3999 mm | 140 mm | |
I4 Edrive40 M Sport Gran Coupe | Sedan | 1448x1852x4783 mm | 125 mm | |
I4 M50 Gran Coupe | Sedan | 1448x1852x4783 mm | 125 mm | |
IX3 M Sport | SUV | 1668x1891x4734 mm | 179 mm | |
IX Xdrive40 | SUV | 1695x1967x4953 mm | 202 mm | |
IX Xdrive40 Sport | SUV | 1695x1967x4953 mm | 202 mm | |
IX Xdrive50 Sport | SUV | 1696x1967x4953 mm | 203 mm |
BMW i Series 2021 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2021 BMW i Series will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
BMW i Series Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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I3 S 120AH | Hatchback | 175x55 R20 | — | 195x50 R20 | — | |
I4 Edrive40 M Sport Gran Coupe | Sedan | 245x40 R19 | — | 245x40 R19 | — | |
I4 M50 Gran Coupe | Sedan | 245x40 R19 | — | 245x40 R19 | — | |
IX3 M Sport | SUV | 245x45 R20 | — | 275x40 R20 | — | |
IX Xdrive40 | SUV | 255x50 R21 | — | 255x50 R21 | — | |
IX Xdrive40 Sport | SUV | 275x40 R22 | — | 275x40 R22 | — | |
IX Xdrive50 Sport | SUV | 275x40 R22 | — | 275x40 R22 | — |
BMW i Series 2021 Towing capacity
The BMW i Series’s towing capacity ranges from 0kg to 2500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
BMW i Series Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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I3 S 120AH | Hatchback | Electric,1 SP AUTO | 0kg | |
I4 Edrive40 M Sport Gran Coupe | Sedan | Electric,1 SP AUTO | 1600kg | |
I4 M50 Gran Coupe | Sedan | Electric,1 SP AUTO | 1600kg | |
IX3 M Sport | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | 750kg | |
IX Xdrive40 | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
IX Xdrive40 Sport | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | 2500kg | |
IX Xdrive50 Sport | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | 2500kg |
BMW i Series 2021 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2021 BMW i Series is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The BMW i Series is available with the following fuel type: Electric.
BMW i Series Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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I3 S 120AH | Hatchback | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
I4 Edrive40 M Sport Gran Coupe | Sedan | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
I4 M50 Gran Coupe | Sedan | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — | |
IX Xdrive40 | SUV | Electric,1 SP AUTO | — |