2012 Detroit NAIAS: BMW Active Hybrid 3 Makes Auto Show Debut - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

southlight · 01-10-2012, 10:48 AM

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2012 Detroit NAIAS: BMW Active Hybrid 3 Makes Auto Show Debut

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Here's another highlight of the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the Active Hybrid 3.

Seen here in Modern Line configuration, the Active Hybrid 3 combines BMW's smooth 3.0l N55 inline 6 and an electric motor for a maximun output of 335hp and 450Nm. It does 0-62mph in less than 5.9 seconds and returns 37 miles to the gallon. To further improve mpg there's also an intelligent navigation system to optimize your routes for a hybrid. Unlike other hybrids the Actibe Hybrid 3 doesn't compromise boot capacity too much (390 liters).

There's no word on pricing yet, but if the just-announced pricing for the Active Hybrid 5 is any hint we'd expect it to be in the ballpark of $ 50,000. The Active Hybrid 3 will be available in Fall 2012.

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termigni · 01-10-2012, 11:42 AM

i like the color

M ETT · 01-10-2012, 11:46 AM

335 hp sounds nice enough, although I would have hoped for more

They should offer a debadging option just like the one with the line badges and with the model designation, I wouldn't want Active hybrid 3 written all over my car in every angle.
Plz BMW don't fall in the Enivronmentally-friendly-cars-must-have-butt-ugly-wheels pit. I know it reduces drag but still.

宝马.e90 · 01-10-2012, 12:05 PM

hate the lower part of the bumper. Could they not have left it closer to the E90? If I blur my vision, I could mistaken it for an Audi.

Diver · 01-10-2012, 12:16 PM

I doubt that it will offer a worthwhile economic improvement over a 335 because the later already has start stop.

Q4P · 01-10-2012, 12:19 PM

Numbers sound very promising. I am curious to see how they compare to real life.

宝马.e90 · 01-10-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Questforpower

Numbers sound very promising. I am curious to see how they compare to real life.

If numbers are good right at launch, I'm very optimistic to the possibilities BMW is going to have with hybrids given their partnership Toyota.

Kamando · 01-10-2012, 01:17 PM

Really hope that 0-62kph in 5.9 is a typo and should have been mph otherwise that's a Sloooow car

southlight · 01-10-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamando

Really hope that 0-62kph in 5.9 is a typo and should have been mph otherwise that's a Sloooow car

Oops, thanks!

Best regards,
south

cjh · 01-10-2012, 03:24 PM

Base price >$50k+ means you'll likely save more money buying a 328i unless you plan on keeping it for a very long time, no?

adamsclubs · 01-10-2012, 07:48 PM

37 mpg combined, highway or city?

d3l0n · 01-10-2012, 09:02 PM

i like the color

Thud · 01-10-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M ETT

335 hp sounds nice enough, although I would have hoped for more

With the added weight of the batteries and motor, it winds up being about as fast as the 328i (5.9s 0-60).

czechchamp · 01-11-2012, 12:27 AM

320d > this thing

Frosty · 01-11-2012, 09:07 AM

..man I LOVE that textured wod trim...PLEASE use it in the F42

sward · 01-12-2012, 04:50 AM

Can you order it with M-sport?

Thud · 01-12-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

..man I LOVE that textured wod trim...PLEASE use it in the F42

I think it looks like somebody smeared Nutella all over the dashboard.

pcbrew · 01-12-2012, 02:09 PM

ActiveHybrid 5 pricing is announced: http://www.bimmerfest.com/news/592813/bmw-announces-pricing-for-the-2012-activehybrid-5--starting-at-$61,845/

AH5 - $60,950 (before destination charge)
535i - $52,500 (before destination charge)

Premium: $8,450, but it does include Nav & supposedly HUD/black-panel, which are $1900 & $1300, respectively.
So, only $5,350 more than a 535i with those options.

01-10-2012, 10:48 AM	#1
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,638 iTrader: (0)	2012 Detroit NAIAS: BMW Active Hybrid 3 Makes Auto Show Debut BIMMERPOST NEWS 2012 Detroit NAIAS: BMW Active Hybrid 3 Makes Auto Show Debut 17 COMMENTS Tweet Here's another highlight of the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the Active Hybrid 3. Seen here in Modern Line configuration, the Active Hybrid 3 combines BMW's smooth 3.0l N55 inline 6 and an electric motor for a maximun output of 335hp and 450Nm. It does 0-62mph in less than 5.9 seconds and returns 37 miles to the gallon. To further improve mpg there's also an intelligent navigation system to optimize your routes for a hybrid. Unlike other hybrids the Actibe Hybrid 3 doesn't compromise boot capacity too much (390 liters). There's no word on pricing yet, but if the just-announced pricing for the Active Hybrid 5 is any hint we'd expect it to be in the ballpark of $ 50,000. The Active Hybrid 3 will be available in Fall 2012. BMW Active Hybrid 3 Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE Comparo: BMW 4 Series Coupe Versus 3 Series Sedan Three BMW Models Named Sportiest Cars of 2013 by Sport Auto Schmidt Revolution Introduces BMW 335i F30 Tuning Program Good for 365 HP
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01-10-2012, 11:42 AM	#2
termigni Lieutenant Drives: Duc 996 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 452 iTrader: (0)	i like the color __________________

01-10-2012, 12:16 PM	#5
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,057 iTrader: (0)	I doubt that it will offer a worthwhile economic improvement over a 335 because the later already has start stop. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

01-10-2012, 12:19 PM	#6
Q4P Colonel Drives: Too Much Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: World Posts: 2,301 iTrader: (0)	Numbers sound very promising. I am curious to see how they compare to real life. __________________ 2jZ + RB26 + 4G63 + LS9 + N54 =

01-10-2012, 01:17 PM	#8
Kamando Captain Drives: 2011 335d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 615 iTrader: (3)	Really hope that 0-62kph in 5.9 is a typo and should have been mph otherwise that's a Sloooow car __________________ 1900mi California Road Trip http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617792

01-10-2012, 11:46 AM	#3
M ETT Private First Class Drives: 1M VO, F30 EBII Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Europe (Next door to Santa) Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	335 hp sounds nice enough, although I would have hoped for more They should offer a debadging option just like the one with the line badges and with the model designation, I wouldn't want Active hybrid 3 written all over my car in every angle. Plz BMW don't fall in the Enivronmentally-friendly-cars-must-have-butt-ugly-wheels pit. I know it reduces drag but still.

01-10-2012, 12:05 PM	#4
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,273 iTrader: (0)	hate the lower part of the bumper. Could they not have left it closer to the E90? If I blur my vision, I could mistaken it for an Audi.

01-10-2012, 03:24 PM	#10
cjh Enlisted Member Drives: Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Base price >$50k+ means you'll likely save more money buying a 328i unless you plan on keeping it for a very long time, no?

01-10-2012, 07:48 PM	#11
adamsclubs Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	37 mpg combined, highway or city?

01-10-2012, 09:02 PM	#12
d3l0n I love the ///M3, but I want 550hp ///M5 Drives: BMW330iE90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,234 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i (E90) [4.50]	i like the color __________________ .::d3l0n::. FS: OEM SG Side Skirts - Sparkling Graphite - PRE-LCI FS: OEM Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser FS: (SG) E90 OEM Rear Bumper - Sparkling Graphite - Pre-LCI 328/330 i/xi

01-11-2012, 12:27 AM	#14
czechchamp Enlisted Member Drives: E46 330i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas / Czech Rep Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	320d > this thing

01-11-2012, 09:07 AM	#15
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (0)	..man I LOVE that textured wod trim...PLEASE use it in the F42 __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 144,896+miles (Mar-27-2013) .................................................. ......................

01-12-2012, 04:50 AM	#16
sward Private Drives: E93 M3 and E70 X5 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 60 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW X5 3.0D [5.00] 2010 BMW M3 E93 [5.00]	Can you order it with M-sport? __________________ _________________ /Fredrik Swärd BMW X5 3.0D -10 (E70), BMW M3 -10 (E93) Sold: 320DX -10 (E91), 320D M -08 (E91), X3 3.0D -07 (E83), 335 -07 (E92), 325 -05 (E90), 320 M -02 (E46), 318 M -00 (E46), 320 CiA -93 (E36), 318 -89 (E30)

01-12-2012, 02:09 PM	#18
pcbrew Captain Drives: 2012 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 731 iTrader: (0)	ActiveHybrid 5 pricing is announced: http://www.bimmerfest.com/news/592813/bmw-announces-pricing-for-the-2012-activehybrid-5--starting-at-$61,845/ AH5 - $60,950 (before destination charge) 535i - $52,500 (before destination charge) Premium: $8,450, but it does include Nav & supposedly HUD/black-panel, which are $1900 & $1300, respectively. So, only $5,350 more than a 535i with those options.

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