BMW's Next Two Plug-In Hybrids Officially Revealed, Only One For U.S. - Green Car Reports
BMW has released details on the pair of new plug-in hybrids it will launch at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, although only one will be offered for sale in the U. S. The first is the 330e, a version of the 3 Series sedan whose plug-in hybrid model... DON'T MISS: BMW To Add Another Plug-In Hybrid. BMW previously said that the 330e will use a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, along with an electric motor integrated with an eight-speed automatic transmission. BMW has also claimed an electric-only range of about 25 miles, with a top speed of 75 mph. Not to be confused with the rear-wheel drive 2 Series coupe and convertible currently sold here, the 2 Series Active Tourer rides on the same front-wheel drive underpinnings used by current-generation MINI models. ALSO SEE: 2016 BMW 740e Plug-In Hybrid: Fifth Electric Car From German Maker. Company officials haven't decided whether to take the plunge and offer the first BMW-badged front-wheel drive production model to U. S. customers. BMW offered few details about the plug-in hybrid 225xe model's powertrain, but it will likely be similar to the prototype unveiled at the company's Innovation Days in July. Source: www.greencarreports.com
