First and foremost among these new features is Proactive Driving Assistant, a brand-new technology that’s tailor-made for eco-friendly drivers. Through a combination of real-time and static data, Proactive Driving Assistant uses the car’s navigation system/route recommendations to determine when electric driving will be most efficient, and facilitates it. Moreover, the system apportions electric-assist in situations where it will have the greatest impact on fuel conservation, i.e. when climbing a hill. And by managing the 2017 BMW 330e iPerformance model’s drive systems, Proactive Driving Assistant can optimize fuel economy.
Thinking about visiting our well-appointed showroom and buying a new BMW 3 Series near Columbia, MD? Want something eco-friendly? If you’re willing to wait a little while longer, your patience will be rewarded with the debut of the 2017 BMW 330e iPerformance, a plug-in hybrid that’s a new addition to the BMW 3 Series family. This fascinating car not only pairs a familiar twin-turbo engine with a plug-in powertrain, it also offers copious innovative feature.
First and foremost among these new features is Proactive Driving Assistant, a brand-new technology that’s tailor-made for eco-friendly drivers. Through a combination of real-time and static data, Proactive Driving Assistant uses the car’s navigation system/route recommendations to determine when electric driving will be most efficient, and facilitates it. Moreover, the system apportions electric-assist in situations where it will have the greatest impact on fuel conservation, i.e. when climbing a hill. And by managing the 2017 BMW 330e iPerformance model’s drive systems, Proactive Driving Assistant can optimize fuel economy.
Another nice aspect of the 2017 BMW 330e iPerformance is that it can be pre-cooled or pre-heated while plugged in and charging, thus maximizing the vehicle’s energy efficiency before you get behind the wheel again. This feature joins other cutting-edge technological features under the popular BMW ConnectedDrive umbrella, which also includes critical info like temperature pre-sets, trip info, and charging state, along with a suite of model-specific apps.
Ergonomic design is also a big factor in the 2017 BMW 330e iPerformance model’s appeal. One example of this is that the battery is located below the trunk, freeing up 100 percent of the trunk space and easy access to the 40/20/40-split folding rear seats.
We’re really excited about this new car, as we are about all of our new BMW cars near Bowie, MD!