2018 BMW i3s gets detailed review by Autogefühl

Domenick

Domenick

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If you didn't know much about this sporty variant, prepare to be enlightened by this detailed look by the Autogefühl crew, who have a 2018 red and black example with the refreshed fascia in coastal Portugal.

 
bwilson4web said:
FYI, it appears BMW is holding off on sales of the BMW i3 because of a recently discovered weakness from NHTSA crash testing. Limited to unbelted, 5%, small females, BMW is working on a fix but until then all deliveries are suspended. Needless to say, BMW i3 advocates are not happy about it.

https://www.greencarreports.com/new...-recall-announced-for-specific-safety-concern

Bob Wilson
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According to InsideEVs contributor Tom Moloughney, he's heard that,"Our engineers are about to finish the programming of a software repair solution that will fix the non-compliance issue. The software development is in the final stages and the solution is expected to be available as of mid-December."

Not sure how they fix this with software, but there you go.
 
Domenick said:
According to InsideEVs contributor Tom Moloughney, he's heard that,"Our engineers are about to finish the programming of a software repair solution that will fix the non-compliance issue. The software development is in the final stages and the solution is expected to be available as of mid-December."

Not sure how they fix this with software, but there you go.
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I had heard but am suspicious that their new software may inhibit our ability to code the BMW i3-REx into a useful car. I'll let the others try it first ... or take a 'test drive.'

Bob Wilson
 
bwilson4web said:
I had heard but am suspicious that their new software may inhibit our ability to code the BMW i3-REx into a useful car. I'll let the others try it first ... or take a 'test drive.'

Bob Wilson
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Hopefully coding will still be possible. Being able to get the engine in the ReX to kick on early is pretty important for some folks, as well as all the personalization you can do.
 
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