It appears that an entry-level plug-in hybrid BMW 3 Series is on the horizon, with the G20-generation 320e appearing on the BMW Netherlands configurator page in both sedan and Touring (wagon) bodystyles.
The images of the forthcoming model has not been accompanied by much in the way of technical specifications, though the G20/G21 320e has previously been thought to feature an electrified version of the B38 1.5 litre three-cylinder that served in purely internal-combustion form in the F30 318i.
This has more recently been reported by BMW Blog to instead feature a detuned version of the 2.0 litre turbo petrol inline-four from the G20 330e, with the forthcoming 320e said to pack no more than 200 hp in total system output so as to avoid overlap with the 252 PS/420 Nm total system outputs (292 PS in XtraBoost mode) of the currently available plug-in hybrid G20.
The G20/G21 320e configurator for the Netherlands also shows a host of accessories for roof-mounted luggage and an optional 18-inch wheel design, with the sedan additionally featuring an available M Performance bodykit that includes boot lid spoilers and side skirt extensions.
For now, the 320e’s electric driving capabilities have not been officially stated, though for reference the G20 330e feeds a 68 PS electric motor from a 12.0 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers up to 56 km of fully electric range, and can operate in EV mode at speeds up to 140 km/h.
The 330e takes six hours to charge its battery from a 230-volt domestic power outlet, or 3.6 hours from an AC wallbox or public charger with a maximum output of 3.7 kW. Charging up to 80% state of charge takes 4.3 hours and 2.6 hours, respectively. The drive battery is located beneath the boot floor, reducing luggage capacity from 480 litres to 375 litres.
In Malaysia, the G20 BMW 330e is priced at RM264,613 on-the-road without insurance with the current sales and service tax (SST) rebate in place until December 31, after which it returns to the SST-inclusive price of RM268,800. This includes a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, a five-year free service package and a two-year tyre warranty for the Malaysian market.
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Cannot lah. Once u get in the G20 you will never want to get back into the F30 cabin.
Yup especially the batang handbrake is so yesterday..
When is Malaysia going to get behind hybrid and full electric cars? Let’s see some incentives to reduce our carbon emissions!
Hybrids & EVs are for posers with too much money. They are not the real viable way to reduce carbon emissions since our electricity are generated from fossil fuel. You want to help reduce carbon emissions? Go take the public transports and use your legs.
G20 BMW 330e is priced at RM264,613 with the current SST rebate until 31 Dec.
SST-inclusive price is RM268,800. So the rich paid exorbitant RM4k extra taxes for the beemer
I don’t get your logic though, even the poor will pay SST for their Axia when the time is up.
Cyclist get run over by my 10 wheelers. Yes reduce human carbon footprint.
Nope. Those who cant afford proper 330i and want a 330 badge go for 330e. Not so much of too much money. 330i owner yes, they are rich. People who need a good and luxury car buy a 318i or 320i enough. Those who fork out so much extra for 330i is buying a luxury toy, not a car, because they can easily afford a 520i or 530e aka, car.
330i where got rich?
10 years ago jeremy clarkson laughed at toyota prius saying a BMW 330d ia faster and ekonomikal. and therefore diesel is the bettwr engine.
today bmw is pushing PHEV and hybrids like 330e and 530e because thats the way europe.is goong forward. france and sweden and norway may ban new diesel cars as early as 2025 but not hybrids like toyota prius and other Lexus too
He still is right though. Try putting any hybrid or EV against the 320/330d and see if they can outlast the diesel and oh just to be fair, remove any government incentives so we can compare price to price too.
diesel still registers high level of nox.
NOx has direct and indirect effects on human health. It can cause breathing problems, headaches, chronically reduced lung function, eye irritation, loss of appetite and corroded teeth. Indirectly, it can affect humans by damaging the ecosystems they rely on in water and on land—harming animals and plants
I think you meant 12.0 kwh rather than 2.0 kwh battery