Last week, we spent some time with the all-new BMW 3 Series Touring and the review is coming up next month. In the mean time, as always, we wanted to get upclose with the cars and give you a closer look at their design.
Shown here is the 3 Series Touring plug-in hybrid – 330e – and the 330i gasoline-powered touring. As expected, the current 330e sedan with latest eDrive technology will be implemented in the touring model as well. The PHEV drivetrain also uses the combination of four-cylinder gasoline engine and electric motor, with the XtraBoost providing even more power for a short time.
The hybrid system comprises a four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission. The total system output is up to 215 kW/292 hp, with the XtraBoost mode engaged. The new BMW 330e Touring’s hybrid system combines the drive torque from the 135 kW/184 hp combustion engine with the power from the electric motor with peak output of 80 kW/109 hp. XtraBoost mode allows the two power sources’ combined output of 185 kW/252 hp to be increased for up to 10 seconds by an additional 30 kW/40 hp under particularly hard acceleration.
This enables the BMW 330e Touring to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 6.1 seconds. The combined fuel consumption is 2.3 – 1.8 liters per 100 kilometers ) and cut CO2 emissions to 52 –42 grams per kilometer* (provisional figures). Electric power consumption averages between 16.3 and 15.7 kWh per 100 kilometers (62 miles)*, and the 330e Touring can drive for up to 63 kilometers (41 miles)* on electric power alone (provisional figures).
The 330i Touring features a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine with 258 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. With xDrive all-wheel drive, it nails 62 mph in 5.8 seconds. That 330i is one of the least efficient touring, though, averaging 6.6 – 6.3 liters per 100 kilometers (42.8 – 44.8 mpg imp). Yet, this is still an impressive fuel consumption.
Unfortunately, none of the 3 Series Touring models will come to the US, so for now, we’ll have to head over to Europe to have some fun with them.
Damn. Sucks we’re not getting these here. Of course as my lease expires next summer and we’re planning to grow the family, a PHEV wagon is basically number 1 on my list… I’m one of those that say they want a wagon and actually intend to buy…
Chrysler Pacifica PHEV here we come.. thanks for nothing BMW.
Unfortunately, not many customers here.
Earlier models rare (& pricey), when they reconfigured E90 Touring into original X1, they used 1st turbo 4, dropped the price, sold a bundle. Like manuals, people prefer to type≥buying. Since BMW already build X wagons here, why import niche German vehicle?
That would be your government’s fault anyhow..
How? My friend had to give up his beloved VW Sportwagen for Toyota Sienna when kid #2 arrived, nothing to do with gov’t. & now VW has dumped Sportwagen!