F30 3-series Hybrid Spied for First Time

bmwdinamo · 02-21-2011, 05:50 PM

So is the hybrid system hooked up to the new 328i engine? If so, then I think 40 city and 40 highway would be my bottom number predictions.

mad_max · 02-21-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

Why BMW? Why won't you give us the 50 mpg 320d, that would be less expensive, lighter and nimbler, more fun to drive, more environmentally friendly, and more fuel efficient than this hybrid?

I'de like to know that too. Is it because of stricter emissions in the US?

jaybird124 · 02-21-2011, 07:27 PM

I'm tearing my clothes and pouring ashes over my head at the sight of a 3 Hybrid!

shanecarmaster1 · 02-21-2011, 07:34 PM

Bangle butt much..?

PKL · 02-21-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

Why BMW? Why won't you give us the 50 mpg 320d, that would be less expensive, lighter and nimbler, more fun to drive, more environmentally friendly, and more fuel efficient than this hybrid?

100000 I would choose a diesel over a hybrid every day

IancoleTX · 02-21-2011, 08:07 PM

A.) Seriously, hybrids are ghey.

B.) High waistline much? They best not be making the 3 into a crossover.. and given the recent "fuck you" management gave us 6mt drivers.. their judgment is suspect in my book.

SoCali E36 · 02-21-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

Anybody else is seeing 370z rims?

and brakes

stressdoc · 02-21-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PJPHughes

BMW should just bring the 320d and market the crap out of it from an MPG perspective. Oh, and they should bring it in the Touring...

+1.

illirep · 02-21-2011, 10:15 PM

The lights may also be a "dumbed down" version on the test mule, so as to keep the LED's a surprise

Zadjali · 02-21-2011, 10:56 PM

From the dual side exhaust . . . I can say that the F30 3-series Hybrid will share the same engine with F10 5-series Hybrid.

beppeM3+123d · 02-22-2011, 06:31 AM

those rims are from x1 17"! i got it for winter tires set
i don't know if you already know but E84 (x1) is the same chassis from E90/91

htoudiee · 02-22-2011, 09:44 AM

Do I see a different set of brakes on this car too? Seems like 4 piston up front:

Tallest · 02-22-2011, 11:41 AM

It's a bummer the 3 series has finally lost its short front overhang...

that gave it such a dynamic shape always.

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Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

Anybody else is seeing 370z rims?

I'm seeing X5 rims more (the original X5 that is).

Imola.ZHP · 02-22-2011, 02:17 PM

diesel > hybrid

PATSIMINI · 02-22-2011, 05:03 PM

the back seems ok but the front bumber is wierd....

flyboy66 · 02-22-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

Why BMW? Why won't you give us the 50 mpg 320d, that would be less expensive, lighter and nimbler, more fun to drive, more environmentally friendly, and more fuel efficient than this hybrid?

+10000

stuartfoster · 02-25-2011, 10:24 AM

Can we expect the hybrid model to be available from launch?

lonestar22 · 02-26-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by reign528

If they added the LED to the tail light in the first version they couldnt add it the LCI update and get people to upgrade Lol

this model does not have HID headlights. im guessing it will be like the F25 (X3) where only the model with HID's gets LED taillights as well

this kind has the LED light bars

this kind just has bars that dont light up, with regular bulbs behind it

Alchem · 02-26-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

Why BMW? Why won't you give us the 50 mpg 320d, that would be less expensive, lighter and nimbler, more fun to drive, more environmentally friendly, and more fuel efficient than this hybrid?

Because diesel has a bad image in US. No one buys them here. BMW is clearly trying to change that with the clean diesel super bowl ads.

808speed · 03-01-2011, 12:05 AM

Can't wait to see the actual model

cncmastr · 03-04-2011, 12:00 PM

I spy multi-piston brakes!

BimmerRob · 03-04-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

Why BMW? Why won't you give us the 50 mpg 320d, that would be less expensive, lighter and nimbler, more fun to drive, more environmentally friendly, and more fuel efficient than this hybrid?

Right, on a forum that claims the 328i and 330i e9X are too slow, out-dated, and numb compared to the 335i? wrong market, pal. It wouldn't last longer than the 318 did in the 90's.. plus it's a diesel. Diesel isn't exactly marketable in the U.S. market, you can see that with the 335d. not trying to troll... just don't expect it to come to us anytime soon or EVER, unless BMW drops itself as a luxury line here in the U.S.

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