2021 BMW I3 review
BMW I3 highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Battery range (EPA estimate)
153 miles
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All BMW I3 years
What is new for the 2021 BMW I3?
- The Range Extender and S Range Extender trims have been discontinued for 2021.
- I3 trims have been upgraded with Harman Kardon Sound as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Spoiler and Run Flat Tires features are now available as options on select trims.
2021 BMW I3 trims
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- Rear View Camera
- Parking Sensors
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
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S:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the BMW I3 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks BMW I3 1st out of 1 among Luxury Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a BMW I3 is $586, compared to an average of $586 for Luxury Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, BMW I3 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.4 times per year, compared to an average of 0.4 times for Luxury Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 9% for the BMW I3, compared to an average of 9% for Luxury Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
BMW I3 features and specs
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S 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Heated Mirrors
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Automated Cruise Control
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Leather Seats
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Run Flat Tires
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
0.0L
Engine type
Electric
Wheelbase
101.2"
Overall length
158.1"
Width
70.5"
Height
62.6"
Leg room
F 40.5"/R 31.9"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 37.2"
Front tires
P175/55TR20
Rear tires
P195/50TR20
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2021 BMW I3 FAQ
The 2021 BMW I3 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- : Battery range of 153 miles.
- S: Battery range of 153 miles.
The BMW I3 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the BMW I3 as 0 out of 1 among Luxury Car
Here is what's new for the 2021 BMW I3:
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Run Flat Tires
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