The BMW ActiveHybrid 3

BMW Asia has announced the launch of the BMW ActiveHybrid 3, which sees the BMW ActiveHybrid technology resulting in a significant boost in driving enjoyment while substantially reducing fuel consumption and emissions once again.

The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is powered by a 306 hp six-cylinder in-line engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and comes with a maximum torque of 400Nm between 1,200 and 5,000 rpm. Coupled with the electric motor, the combined system output can generate up to 340hp and a maximum torque of 450Nm from 1,200 to 5,000 rpm.
Power from the two drive systems is transferred to the rear wheels by the eight-speed automatic transmission. In addition to its full-hybrid construction, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 boasts not just highly sporty performance but also a 18 percent improvement in fuel economy over the BMW 335i.

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ECO PRO mode including coasting and intelligent energy management [/B]

Charging of the high-performance battery primarily takes place during coasting or braking, the electric motor performing the role of a generator feeding energy into the high-voltage battery. By contrast, under acceleration the electric motor takes on a boost function. Here, it assists the petrol engine by generating an ultra-dynamic burst of power, lending the BMW ActiveHybrid 3‟s sporty driving experience a sharper edge.

Moreover, while coasting at speeds of up to 160 km/h in ECO PRO mode, the combustion engine can be switched off and fully decoupled from the transmission. To avoid periods with the engine running at idle at junctions or in traffic tailbacks, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 deploys its hybrid start-stop function.

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Sporty elegance with individual accents [/B]

The “ActiveHybrid 3” lettering on the C-pillars and at the rear, along with the matt chrome exhaust tailpipes, set the exterior apart from the other models in the range. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 also stands out visually with door sill strips bearing “ActiveHybrid 3” badge, an aluminium plate on the gearshift lever knob with the same ID, and a bespoke engine cover

[B]High-grade standard fittings, wide-ranging options[/B]

Added to the standard-fitted array of comfort- enhancing features is also a two-zone climate control system with stationary air conditioning. A wide range of driver assistance systems and BMW ConnectedDrive mobility services, as well as virtually all the other optional extras available for the conventionally powered BMW 3 Series Sedan, can also be optionally specified for the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.

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