Bitche Original Today in Chengdu, the sun is blazing and the temperature is as high as 39 degrees. What is the temptation that makes us take the initiative to leave the air-conditioned room and go outdoors to embrace the heat wave? It's nothing else but it - the new BMW i3.

On August 13, the "New BMW i3 Experience Day" Chengdu Station event was held on the banks of Xinglong Lake in Chengdu. Today’s protagonist is the new BMW i3, which is based on the BMW 3 Series. Can the BMW i3, which has no smell of gasoline and is full of electricity, still satisfy our pursuit of sports? No one knows until you try it, so come and try it.

It is recognized that the BMW 3 Series is a driver's car that "cannot be avoided". The new BMW i3 continues the sports genes of the BMW 3 Series and fully invades the electric era with pure driving pleasure.

The appearance is not handsome, fans don’t like it. Don’t worry, the BMW i3’s looks are always online. The size of the double-kidney grille has been further increased, and the fully enclosed design has a sense of hierarchy and portrays an avant-garde aesthetic. The newly designed 3D three-dimensional effect LED headlights have sharper internal and external shapes, full of personality and expressiveness. The double waistline on the side of the car has been aerodynamically optimized, fully demonstrating its sporty temperament.

The slender body of nearly 5 meters brings an ultra-long wheelbase of 2966 mm, which makes the interior space more than enough, and the quiet and exclusive space perfectly interprets the luxury experience. The driver-centered integrated floating curved screen is full of science fiction and integrates a 14.9-inch touch display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, bringing an impactful digital sensory experience.

In terms of power parameters, the application of batteries, motors, electronic control systems and innovative technologies allows the fifth-generation BMW eDrive electric drive technology to achieve a maximum output power of 210 kilowatts, a maximum torque of 400 Nm, and an acceleration time of 0-100km/h. Only 6.2 seconds. The cruising range can reach 526 kilometers.

In the era of electric vehicles, there are not many models that can achieve the above parameters, and many can even break 100 km/h in 3 or 4 seconds. But does fast acceleration equal driving pleasure? Not really. If true driving pleasure could be achieved so easily, it might not be much more advanced. Since driving pleasure is a high-level pleasure, it cannot be achieved by simply stacking horsepower. So how does the new BMW i3 create driving pleasure?

The new BMW i3 inherits the essence of driving pleasure from the BMW 3 Series and brings a fascinating driving experience to pure electric drive. The sense of control that integrates human and vehicle has not diminished at all, and the application of innovative technologies has made the driving experience evolve and reborn. The new BMW i3 redefines the future with pure driving pleasure.

The new BMW i3 adopts double ball joint spring shock absorber strut front axle and standard adaptive air spring rear suspension."Front and rear hydraulic rebound shock absorption technology" makes driving on bumpy road conditions more comfortable. The rear chassis parts and engine compartment have been strengthened and upgraded, and equipped with a rear anti-roll bar and a top tie rod for the vehicle's front shock absorbers, which significantly improves body rigidity.

The power battery and flat chassis at the bottom of the vehicle allow the new BMW i3 to have a lower center of gravity than the 3 Series, with better cornering posture and performance. It also effectively reduces the wind resistance underneath the vehicle, allowing for sporty driving and smooth driving. The DSC dynamic stability system can effectively reduce the rotation of the inside wheels when the vehicle turns, preventing the vehicle from understeer and improving the vehicle's cornering control.

On this test drive experience day, in addition to experiencing the new BMW i3, we also experienced the more personalized coupe model BMW i4. This car is highly recognizable, with its exaggerated mouth, frameless doors, and hatchback trunk all highlighting its unique existence. In terms of driving performance, it is even more extreme than the i3.

Generally speaking, you have to experience it yourself how fun these two cars are to drive. The long-awaited Chengdu International Auto Show will open on the 26th of this month. BMW will bring many blockbuster models to the exhibition. It is a happy decision to come and see the cars!