BMW 13: Mileage 16655 Our EV is proving to be a great urban runabout but do mind the flaps

摘要

Given the novel packaging of the i3's powertrain, mounted under the boot floor and driving the rear wheels, it's hardly a surprise that' BMW took an equally unconventional approach to the issue of access to the rear cabin. Like those of the Mazda RX-8, the rear doors are rear-hinged and extremely short compared with those of a regular five-door hatch of this size, entry and exit being eased by the absence of fixed B-pillars. Although the coach doors are a compromise, they help to keep the i3's overall length relatively compact, at 3999mm, and definitely add to the impression that you're driving something special.