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This video shows the boot very well, the compromise re space is at the back of the seats, not sure if this is for the battery or fuel tank. Further back the depth is the same as any G20. Had you considered waiting for the 330e Touring? |
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07-16-2019, 03:33 AM | #47 |
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Thanks for sharing the video. I was told the 330e Touring won't be available until next summer. I'm resigned to buying a roof box...
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07-17-2019, 12:13 PM | #48 |
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Noticed a new brochure and price list have recently been posted that now include the 330e.
0-62 in 5.9 seconds apparently. Only 0.1 second slower than the 330i and I think WhatCar tested the 330i at 5.6 seconds for 0-60. Tee hee :-) Until the battery runs out... ;-) Will be very interesting to see the in gear times, might find the 330e is quicker from 30-50... Here's the price list: https://www.bmw.co.uk/pdfs/price-lis..._PriceList.pdf Here's the brochure: https://www.bmw.co.uk/pdfs/brochures...ure_June19.pdf |
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07-17-2019, 01:43 PM | #49 | |
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So the 330e M Sport does not get a larger fuel tank, which makes sense with battery but it also doesn't get M Sport Suspension either so the normal new BMW suspension then? |
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07-18-2019, 12:32 AM | #51 |
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Could be a typo or perhaps the extra weight of the battery and electric motor requires the standard suspension, worth checking with BMW Genius?
I noticed that the wheels for the 330e (apart from your 19') have separate codes giving them non run flats and no mobility kit. |
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07-18-2019, 06:02 AM | #52 |
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All the G20 330e (M package or not) have the same specially tuned suspension for this model because of the extra weight of the batteries, there is no M suspension available.
You can order the M adaptive suspension though (which was not available on the F30 330e). |
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07-18-2019, 07:17 AM | #54 |
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So my take is that the height of the boot is the main difference, the floor is lower in the standard car. The width and depth look the same. There is obviously an underfloor storage space, I'm guessing for the electric charging cable(s).
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07-18-2019, 07:25 AM | #55 |
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yes, the floor has like 40% foldable compartment, where you can either have shalow regular boot or you can have the additional compartment when you fold the floor. I have this in my Mondeo and it is very good - you can put your shopping there and it will not roll over in your boot.
Also on the side you should gave cables storage, just like in 530e |
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07-18-2019, 07:28 AM | #56 | |
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How are you enjoying your 330i demo? Does the adaptive ride make much difference between comfort and sport? Would be interesting to know how it compares to your Mondeo. My Mondeo runs 19" wheels and it's still pretty comfortable around town and on the motorway. |
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07-19-2019, 02:20 AM | #57 |
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The high-voltage battery in the new BMW 330e is positioned underneath the rear seats, while the fuel tank is located above the rear axle. This means that luggage compartment volume is only slightly restricted in the plug-in hybrid model. The storage volume of 375 litres can be expanded as required by means of the folding rear backrest with 40 : 20: 40 split.
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07-19-2019, 03:33 AM | #58 | |
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DEMO was nice... Had Saab 95 Aero sitting on my tail while leaving a junction and merging into M42... He tried to stick with me - almost could Almost Car drives very nice, and I think 330e will have very similar performance to the 330i. However, this is my first RWD car, and I had some wet asphalt on my country roads around my area - so it took absolutely no effort to wiggle the tail. Which is a bit worrying, and means that I will have to be a bit more careful with the pedal My Mondeo is with 16" wheels (215/60 R16 - Only option available for Hybrid when I ordered it in 2015) so... aghmm.. Mondeo is like million miles away softer and smoother. Like from another planet. But that's not really comparable due to Mondeo tyre size . However, as it should be, 3 series feels more stable due to low profile run-flats vs mondeo balloons The 530e demo which I had, came with a single 3 pin cable which you use to charge from the domestic socket. Colleague has 530e, so his came with the same - single cable for domestic socket. He bought himself a Type 2 cable from ebay for like a 100 gbp or so. When I asked about it, dealership rep told that it comes with single, 3 pin domestic cable. But to be fair - I will be charging it at home most of the time (to charging points in office), and it is fully charged during the night. It will be more or less tethered cable just inside the garage, and I will have to open/close garage doors for every charge, but that's not a big worry... Last edited by snusnu; 07-19-2019 at 04:18 AM.. |
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Just had a private conversation with an experienced car journalist that test drove the new 330e yesterday at Munich, and he told me that this new 330e pops and burbles a little bit on the overrun (like the 330i) in Sport + xtraboost mode, that must be the first time on a hybrid, for me this is a good sign because it means that BMW wants this new 330e to be a little more sporty than before. Also he told me he was totally convinced by the car, and that he would take it over the 330i, which he drove already aswell. Reviews will only be out on the middle of August.
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I was at Geneva motor show and took some pictures. The boot has a hinged floor. The space is enough for probably a LBC brick height if that helps!
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So the range photo is interesting. It has (I'd guess) about 40% charge but is indicating 17km/11 mile range. So the range when fully charged would be about 27 miles. Somewhat better than the 15 miles I got out of a demo 225xe... Here's hoping! :-) |
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