BMW i3s - Is This Little German Machine OUR Future?

BMW i3s - Is This Little German Machine OUR Future? | REVIEW

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Күн бұрын

Let's take a look at the BMW i3s, the refreshed version of BMW's popular premium, compact, city car. With more power and a number of updates, is this the future, is the future now, when will the electric world be fully upon us?
Kicking off with a walkaround of the exterior and interior to look at the updates to the BMW i3s over the regular i3, then it's time to explore some tight and twisty roads to experience the drive on a road test. Finally let's go in more detail around the dashboard and displays inside the small electric car.
Thanks for watching, Tim
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@tbn22 6 жыл бұрын

The I3 is underrated. Been driving them a lot during my visit to the capital city in my country. They are very fun to drive and the acceleration is amazing!

@peterburt2905 4 жыл бұрын

I Agree...it's underrated. People forget that it's been in production since 2013. That's a long time for a pure EV and IMO it's still very cool. BMW must have learned a truckload about EVs from this platform.

@coolworl 6 жыл бұрын

My wife and I love our i3. A great daily car to throw around. Two things you didn’t mentioned. First there is no center console. It makes it so much easier to get on the driver seat without getting out of the car. Second, you can actually move and fold the seat forward with the ledge at the back of the head rest so you can get in to the back seat much easier.

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

@patrikojala1895 6 жыл бұрын

Shmee150 #Shquad

@moooritzs6600 6 жыл бұрын

Shmee150 my father has got the i3 too

@97casper72 6 жыл бұрын

#shquad

@AuroraStudios2008 6 жыл бұрын

Shmee150 Thanks for the review. Though probably the best car for me living in Seattle it’s just not my cup of tea. To me that dash look like a cheap LED watch & I want passion in my cars, I see none here.

@TheFunkhouser 6 жыл бұрын

You're so polite Tim hahaha can feel the "WTF is this!?" in your voice HAHAHA :D

@DwainDwight 4 жыл бұрын

My neighbour has one of these and just drove it yesterday, I thought it was excellent. it lacks in range, but I think in time that will change. great design. very cool car. perfect for urban use.

@alexanderwillems6611 6 жыл бұрын

You really can’t say anything negative about this car until you drive it. Amazing little city car

@mariusandersson1639 6 жыл бұрын

The reason why electric cars are so popular here in norway (and the i3) is because you doesn't have to pay VAT and one-time fee when buying the car, toll-roads, free parking in the city, you can use bus-line and so on!

@DEVILTAZ35 6 жыл бұрын

If the city is built for them it is a great idea. Unfortunately in Australia in most places they would just get run over by a B-Double truck . that is if you could even find a power supply to recharge. Our government is next to useless when it comes to adopting technology. We still have some non air conditioned electric trains and the temperatures have reached 42 degrees c lately outside. Let alone inside a tin can.

@mariusandersson1639 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, really? Norway is actually really good on that, even on a random mountain pass you can find Tesla/electric car charges.

@maxmoser412 6 жыл бұрын

I believe the front seats fold forward for easier rear seat access.

@garrycroft4215 3 жыл бұрын

I've just ordered one for myself for Christmas. I can't believe that Tim has reviewed this great little car with all the hypercars he gets to own and drive. ☑️

@arian7255 6 жыл бұрын

thats a "Shmall" car

@thearsenalfan5185 6 жыл бұрын

Great video tim keep up with the good work.

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@SwedishGamer322SG322 6 жыл бұрын

My family has had an i3 for the past 3 or 4 years. Such a quirky and fun car! I love it

@user-wt4wu1pg9n 6 жыл бұрын

Schmee your the man! You put out so many vlogs, I can't keep up! Got to love it!!!!

@gadymarcus2362 6 жыл бұрын

Shmee you have excellent format I love your video peace and love😃😃😃😃

@danyzuhj 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos ! Keep it up

@comfortubisi6278 6 жыл бұрын

Squaaaaad checking in!!🙋🏾‍♂️

@chriscox5087 6 жыл бұрын

All these people slating, I bet most drive diesel shopping trolleys! Mine costs me £3 to charge and it is quick when you want, very easy and relaxing when you want. Really great car.

@TekAutomatica 6 жыл бұрын

Drive i3s, leafs, teslas, hybrids and diesels - both EVs and ICE have their uses. Most folk can't afford a new car be that ICE or EV. However, the i3 is a very good car but so is a 17 year old aluminium Audi A2.

@kgk8010 6 жыл бұрын

Great video tim. Also this is a great little car :)

@tonythedriver1161 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shmee , for doing a video on the coolest small BMW. I love the i3. I wish I could buy one

@ribaaz 6 жыл бұрын

TuTto ApPoStO a FeRrAgOsTo ma va in figa dio cane

@SamAbraham 6 жыл бұрын

TRSkyline M2?

@Clearlysomething 6 жыл бұрын

Buy used 15-20k

@kumarankarth86 6 жыл бұрын

Zippy electric vehicle with a dose of practicality and luxury at its finest. Had the chance to drive it as part of the extended test drive with the range extender. Loved it though it looks like a furby on wheels from the front.

@SuperMadpom 6 жыл бұрын

Most people miss the point of this vehicle. Compact dimensions, great visibility and rapid acceleration and zero fuel being burned whilst stuck in traffic add up to an awesome fun daily driver from suburbs into any CBD . Nothing to stop you putting a petrol engine car of your choice in a garage for weekends. I test drove one of these and a Volt. The second hand BMW was 45,000NZD the Volt just 30,000NZD. Passengers preferred the ride in the Volt and it was cheaper the Volt won . Sceptics need to drive an EV, they are just the mutts nuts for stress free commuting.

@jorgoshki 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are truly a pleasure to watch. Best Wishes from Finland😎👍

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Your country is lovely! Been here for two days, and I will definitely come back.

@jorgoshki 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear. I was in Frankfurt last weekend, love that city. Next summer me and buddies go trough germany to alps with motorcycles, have to visit Frankfurt also then😎

@miklu26 6 жыл бұрын

SUOMI!!

@manfredi169 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Tim, I've been thinking of the new I3s and the first thing that stands out is how silently it goes and the stately acceleration that the car is capable to provide you in any situation!!! My strong bias on this car is very strong and I can assure you that this model will be chosen by many people who want enjoy the driving and at the same time saving the environment. The one thing that I'd like to get off my chest is that if you hadn't been so busy travelling around the world, would you have thought to buy one of these?

@pedrocandido8404 6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Portugal Shmee!!!

@muldix 6 жыл бұрын

It finally looks better! Greetings from autobahN POV videos :)

@FrLoio95 6 жыл бұрын

Shquad!!! Greetings from Portugal !

@mathiaspeterslyngborg7294 6 жыл бұрын

You are the best youtuber in the world from buying great supercars and buying them and i love your videos are fan of you and you are good to make the greathest videos of supercars and have a great chrismas and have a wonderfull New Year

@ghost91977 6 жыл бұрын

Shmee, your thoughts on lotus evora 430 GT ???

@robin4046 6 жыл бұрын

shquad here!!!!!

@thodorisk.7517 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a way of opening the back doors without opening the front ones first?

@spacep0d 6 жыл бұрын

Love that BMW i3s with range-extender, in Spacep0d white of course. :D

@1soulfull 6 жыл бұрын

Been in one of these , but not the s version . Great little thing i loved it.

@michaellaurin209 6 жыл бұрын

love your vids !!!

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@harshitsharma478 6 жыл бұрын

Shmee150 is the most active youtuber that replies to people with 1 million+ subs, respect.

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@sNstRflyEr 6 жыл бұрын

My parents just bought 2 of these. His and Hers. They love em.

@DavidTapster 6 жыл бұрын

How does it feel acceleration wise compared to say a VW Golf GTi or Focus ST?

@willi1433 6 жыл бұрын

Thank's for these review! I drive a first gen. i3 as my daily and i can tell you, that thing is nice and makes a lot of fun every day, but even more if the roads becoming wet with the small(155er) winter tires on the back... You know what i mean ;-)

@nosoupforyou425 4 жыл бұрын

On 2nd for commuting..... Such a joy to drive and so well in its build quality.

@jabbawaffle6346 6 жыл бұрын

What we need on electric cars like this is a giant speaker on the front which yells "Get the f**k out of the way!" If the front sensors detect people who may not have heard the car coming

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

We could built-in a PA system so that you can talk to people outside the car? ;)

@jabbawaffle6346 6 жыл бұрын

Shmee150 would be useful when you head through a drive-through McDonald's

@mitchellsteindler 6 жыл бұрын

I think this issue is rather overstated. At least in the US, where diesels are uncommon save for some trucks, engines are so quiet that you can barely hear them, and certainly can't hear them above tire noise of an approaching car. Hearing a Tesla drive by is identical to hearing just about anything else drive by.

@jabbawaffle6346 6 жыл бұрын

Mitchell Steindler . Agree it is still an area of debate and now electric or "quieter" cars are on the rise on our roads I have yet to hear any statistics saying that these cars are any greater danger to the public that traditional loud cars. That being said, perhaps the data has not been accumulated over a long enough period

@jamviator 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why I found that so hilarious. hahahaa, i'm dying

@TheShaq9001 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love the i3 but not many others seem to be fans, glad you've done a video on it now shmee!

@prr49 6 жыл бұрын

R.S also love it, even the “normal” one it’s amazing ! The version with the REX it’s the perfect daily imo

@sneakypete5214 6 жыл бұрын

Great video

@fkporsche1 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video. 🦅🦅🇺🇸

@garethmcmorrow5611 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim - I have one of these and I love it. My kids love the back as the windows are quite low in depth (lower than the driver/ passenger windows) and they love the better visibility. Gareth the dentist from Glasgow

@ilythiaAO 4 жыл бұрын

Is the difference between 94ah and 120ah very noticeable? Should I throw in extra cash for the 120ah? I'm not a person who drive far between home and work. I don't do long trips alot etc...

@phillollard6965 6 жыл бұрын

Good vid but charge Time is ? Boot space is ? What's under the bonnet? And I imagine. Very reflective dash console in windscreen ?

@trailblazerkingdaytonaalfa3318 6 жыл бұрын

I've only ever Driven the bmw i8 super hybrid car. But I'm sure This bmw i3s is a fantastic drive.

@jeppewerring 6 жыл бұрын

The i3s looks really good in real life, the BMW dealer had one of the two in Norway.

@steve-bs3qp 6 жыл бұрын

Fascinating test Electric Cars are very interesting and a real eye opener

@MrChadder007 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for this color combination in a used one forever. I haven’t been able to find one at all.

@xtristarx 6 жыл бұрын

I'm using a drivenow i3 from time to time - and this car is fantastic. Like the outside a lot, the ride is excellent. If I just could afford one...

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

EV cars will come down in price when they are more mass produced.

@stranded6223 6 жыл бұрын

the cute bicycle brakes

@AyrenJagar 6 жыл бұрын

I want this as a daily. Love new tech.

@MTobin1000 6 жыл бұрын

Tim, your videos have been just outstanding as of late....when will your mates return to make some appearances? All the best in this holiday season. (Mike in Ohio)

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

There is a new video with Ben coming up tomorrow :)

@toptobottom247 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's fabulous. Interior, drivetrain and all.

@popsbubbles1242 6 жыл бұрын

Just got one they are amazing town cars ...sport button makes it into an amazing gocart v.fast 😀

@ivantig2744 6 жыл бұрын

Hi guys I’m shmee ..Hello 👍🏽😅... great video

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@dxutube 6 жыл бұрын

Good to see you drive more elec vehicles

@04dram04 6 жыл бұрын

are those wheels from 1915?

@antoniocampos6627 6 жыл бұрын

Think you’ll ever give the X3 M40i a go?

@peterburt2905 4 жыл бұрын

Seems to me that just about every single person who tries the little i actually likes it, especially around town. Just one of those cars that makes people smile. Personally, I like the whole hemp and wood thing going on and I'm really looking forward to seeing what comes next from BMW in this market sector

@rickydee9761 6 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how much this bugger works!

@RizeRoG 6 жыл бұрын

The futur is coming 🙌🏽 🇩🇪 thank you BMWi #iLovei3S

@tstrrtstrr745 6 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome car. My wife drives this and it's a blast to drive, quick, well built and all carbon fibre. Not for minimum wagers though.

@sarahhobbes7832 6 жыл бұрын

Awwww what a cute little car 💕🚗

@MacheteK 6 жыл бұрын

Squad Present!

@octaneparker6200 6 жыл бұрын

Why did you not show boot capacity

@TEACHER0786 6 жыл бұрын

Great vlog

@rpin4395 6 жыл бұрын

They're great commuters. I'm on my second lease in Los Angeles!

@zebarias 6 жыл бұрын

Cool. I live around this place :D

@ceazy1861 6 жыл бұрын

I considered one of these but used. So, the Sport version ist really any different than the basic I3 as far as performance. Its more of an appearance than performance

@pandaslapper4029 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a difremt trim option?

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

There might be yes :)

@SkywalkerPaul 6 жыл бұрын

I have the old one 2014. Greatest car ever

@PurpleCity 5 жыл бұрын

Paul von Düsseldorf any issues out of your 2014 model?

@peterburt2905 4 жыл бұрын

Even Matt Farah had a lot of good things to say about the i3. It really surprised him

@liuxoB 6 жыл бұрын

6:58 Shmees guilty pleasure

@jakelasalle 6 жыл бұрын

Can I ask what you use for a Camera? I can tell it's a Sony

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Sony PJ810 Handycam or AX33, and Sony Action Cams

@Th3Vik1ng 6 жыл бұрын

You mixed up kWh and kW @3:07 Kilowatt hour (kWh) is a unit of energy, in this case battery capacity, while Kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power (we usually say horse power) as we know it from car engines or now electric motors, but it's for example also used to rate the power of chargers. Very common to mix those up, but it's good to be aware of it, because it can get confusing when talking about EVs and one talks about battery capacity or range and the other one about engine performance and the other one about charging speed. i3s 94 Ah/33 kWh 135 kW/184 hp

@DEVILTAZ35 6 жыл бұрын

Good thinking :)

@CinemaUnited 6 жыл бұрын

Shmee when are you going to drive a Nio EP9? You did a video about the car last year but it would be cool to see a new video about that car. Haven't seen someone driving it yet. After all it set a crazy time on the Nurburgring so it should be something special.

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

They are not offering drives anymore.

@linzhenxuan8719 6 жыл бұрын

We have had this car for 2+ years. It is very common now in the USA.

@Goshi89 6 жыл бұрын

6:58 what was that ?

@uberseehandel 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do an Ikea trip in it? You probably should negotiate a long term loaner for trotting around Frankfurt.

@rob3018 2 жыл бұрын

Good review Shmee150, albeit a few years on now. The i3 is an ingenious and iconic EV, although they will stop production as of 2022. Please can you review its unofficial successor?; The Boldly styled, effervescent BMW i4!💪🏼💥

@peterbalint311 6 жыл бұрын

Please do a video around Christmas on how you and your team are doing a video/anything related to the Shmee150 brand!

@JohnDoe-yi6er 6 жыл бұрын

Tim would you be interested in purchasing the new Tesla Roadster?

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Too far away, they first need to start producing Tesla Model 3 models...

@brendanfleming6584 6 жыл бұрын

The ordinary i3 is a blast to drive (but not the prettiest). The i3s will be better, but the looks remind me of the sports version of the Audi A2 they did back in 2003!

@johnmclaughlin2845 6 жыл бұрын

Berry middle of the road Keep to the super cars looks like you where falling asleep to🙈🍻🍻

@christraverse5075 6 жыл бұрын

When will the Shmee score start

@JUNIOR43950 6 жыл бұрын

6:57 hahaha that reaction....

@zynan 6 жыл бұрын

The B-pillar is built in to the rear door.

@daniellerequa7191 6 жыл бұрын

I am admittedly a Tesla fangirl but I am seriously considering this as well. It's adorable! My husband hates the doors because every time a passenger is in the back wants to get out, you HAVE to open your door to let them out. I can get that I guess. I have read that it is hard to find the skinnier wheels and that they are expensive as well. Still on my list though :)

@TekAutomatica 6 жыл бұрын

Think of it as a 3 door hatchback with better access!

@TekAutomatica 6 жыл бұрын

Wheels or tyres? Quite easy to find tyres now even the 20" ones.

@munirshafi2647 6 жыл бұрын

The dealbreaker for me is that it’s only a 4 seater, five seats would have been nice.

@Russiansniper93 6 жыл бұрын

Hopefully our future is much, quite literally speaking, better looking.

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Luckily the future is not about the looks... ;) It is a lot more about car ownership, car sharing, new ways of transport and new kinds of propulsion.

@Russiansniper93 6 жыл бұрын

No argument there, Shmee. Subscription based everything is definitely sticking around. However, I don't let a chance to mock the i3 looks go.

@alexanderwillems6611 6 жыл бұрын

This car looks much better in person. The proportions work much better

@BadBoyMac1 6 жыл бұрын

Where does the luggage go ?

@sesto194 6 жыл бұрын

my friend has an i3 and i dont get the hate for the car. His whole family hates it except himself. I love the legroom in the front and it looks definetly better than the other electric compact cars

@frankfranco8470 6 жыл бұрын

Nice ride

@crulove7530 6 жыл бұрын

How much is this thing? Does it come with AWD?

@crulove7530 6 жыл бұрын

Got my answer. Ty.

@dannyr2976 6 жыл бұрын

I believe the public will eventually get used to the lack of noise from e-Cars, and at least there will be less congestion sounds on the city streets (and people on their DAMN PHONES will pay more attention!)but suspect classic muscle cars will either have to go through a conversion process or pay through the noise for petrol. 17:14, the area with the support strap, I'm curious why BMW wouldn't make this for extra storage, it just looks like a unless gap with an i3 plaque.

@WheelzOH 6 жыл бұрын

I8s yet?

@justabelgiangamer 6 жыл бұрын

the i3 lol. yeah maybe who knows. great video Shmee 😃🤗

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the continued support :)

@justabelgiangamer 6 жыл бұрын

Shmee150 yeah cool youre welcome Shmee. i really enjoy your channel & your vids. if you have time please feel free to check some of my vids to 😃🤗

@speedsociety9177 6 жыл бұрын

i3 is actually amazing in the city. Best city driving experience i ever had. Plenty quick, super quiet and you basically only need one pedal to control it.

@HesteBremse 6 жыл бұрын

There are no A sides in the interior of an i3 - it is all B sides (surfaces) due to the environmental considerations and solutions initially developed for the i3. The summary of the study used to develop the interior materials and solutions cover more than 80 pages and has been used in at least University in Germany. Somehow even the latest Lagonda concept is trying out natural materials to replace leather while keeping a luxury feel. On the good side it seams that most new EV´s do in fact drive well, enough that it gets mentioned by the Journalists driving them, of which most are pretty spoiled. ;)

@fernandovargas7562 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video

@Leeviiii758 6 жыл бұрын

Can you still get the 2018 Gt2 Rs or still waiting list? @shmee150

@Shmee150 6 жыл бұрын

Impossible to get that one. Premiums are 150K!!

@Leeviiii758 6 жыл бұрын

such a shame... it is an amazing piece of work.

@Adam-eo5ff 6 жыл бұрын

makani Joinville I prefer the GT3 and RS. Naturally aspirated engine sounds so much better and has so much more character, even if the GT2RS makes better lap times.