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Problem is though is that its not integrated into the software. With say a Tesla, you can put in a destination and it will automatically plan supercharger stops and will even tell you how many stalls are open. While the EV infrastructure is improving, for non-Tesla EV's its still not quite there yet.
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It has been reported that (one of, or the only) reason the I4 is launched in 2021 and not 2019 is that the union managed to get management to agree to build it in the Munich plant, instead of somewhere else. This was a quote from the union head, so not sure how accurate it is (he seemed to think it was a great thing).
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Mainly because the German economy depends on it. Unions are also a force in the decisions. I have no doubt your story is true.
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I am simply saying that the lack of AWD for the iX3 is a glaring omission. It is pretty strong evidence that BMW has no electric AWD setup ready to go to production for 2020. As such, that is reason enough alone to demonstrate that the i4 can not have been readied for 2020. That said, we didn't really need a reasoned argument to begin with. The assertion (that the union was able to delay a product for two years) treads thoroughly into nonsense land to begin with. That's the kind of FUD that should peg any reasonably functioning BS-O-meter. |
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It's cheaper to build EV's.
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BMW was so far in the lead with i3/i8.. then totally dropped the ball. And the fact the iX3 isnt AWD is just laughable.. this will appeal to few at best. |
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Living in South Texas, a RWD iX3 will appeal to me. In fact, if offered the option to order it RWD, only, with AWD available, I would order RWD. I have a 330e lease tolling next June and want a Full EV to replace it. Under consideration are the iX3, M-B EQC, Volvo XC40 and the "Mustang" EV. I think that paying over $75K for an EV that will be available in the 2020 time frame is foolish because of the rapid advances in EV tech. BMW's iX3, the i4 and the iNext with their Gen 5 EV tech will probably be as good as things get until solid state batteries are available. Cost (I can afford any of these, but I didn't get to be able to do that by being foolish with my money) is why I ruled out the Audi eTron and it will probably rule out the M-B EQC, as well. The Ford is priced correctly for it's capabilities and I placed a pre-order deposit, but hanging the "Mustang" nameplate on it is a total turn-off to my wife. She does not want to be a part of the cohort that own's Mustangs (Back in the day, I owned a '65 Shelby GT350 but that was then). So, it won't be the "Mustang". I also have a pre-order deposit on the Volvo full EV XC40, which if priced at the base Mustang level , is a winner. This is a second in-town vehicle as my ordered 2020 530e will do intercity duty. At the moment, I don't know whether I would prefer the RWD iX3 or the Volvo and it will probably hinge on delivered price and date of availability. I want the second vehicle to have fording capability of at least 12" because of flooded intersections several times a year in Houston. By the time I'm ready to trade the 530e, I expect we'll have solid state batteries and my primary car will be an EV. I had a 2014 i3 and two PHEV's so I'm sold on electrification, but I'm not going to take a bath the way I did on the i3. "Fool me once...."
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I really hope they don't glue the damn "iNext" grill on the front of this. They seriously need to stop with these silly grills
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BMW has begun teasing the i4 Concept. I like what I'm seeing
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As an electric car this better beat or at least equal the Model 3 in range and performance. The way that car is selling, this will be DOA if it doesn't at least match it. I'm sure it'll beat the Tesla in terms of aesthetics but it's not enough to sell a car - that's what happened to the i8.
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Update February 25, 2020:
The i4 (to be called i430 and i440) prototype makes an appearance today after this morning's official Concept i4 teaser, giving us a first look at its large double-screen display.
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Hello Mercedes double screen . I think this will sell very well.
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Good news is no reverse tachometer in the i4!
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So screens like a Mercedes but worse looking?
They seem to match nothing else in that interior...
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Isnt it time for a new freaking steering wheel? We've had this crap for ages and every car, from your grandma's 2 series minivan, all the way to the M8 have it. It's ridiculous.
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