Last month, the New York International Auto Show gave auto enthusiasts a chance to see some of the most exciting new vehicles on the market. As we discussed, the BMW company chose to highlight their series of hybrid BMW i models at the show. Clearly they weren't the only ones to decide that these cars were worth some extra attention - the 2017 BMW i3 (94 Ah) received a high honor in the form of the first ever 2017 World Urban Car Award.
While it's an honor for this new BMW model to receive this award, it's also not a surprising choice. As Head of BMW Group Region Americas, Ludwig Willisch, said "The design brief for the BMW i3 was to create a Mega City Vehicle for all the cities of the future. Today, the new 2017 BMW i3 (94 Ah) provides more range paired with a high level of dynamic performance, making it the perfect urban vehicle for people around the world." There are a number of ways the 2017 BMW i3 succeeds in its mission of being an ideal urban model. With increased battery capacity possible because of lithium ion cells, the 2017 BMW i3 offers a substantial increase in range over previous models, while also providing the power and excitement drivers expect from BMW cars. In fact in just over seven seconds, the 2017 BMW i3 (Ah) can go from 0 to 60 mph, making it efficient and fun. And the compact design makes navigating and parking in crowded cities easier.
Whether you're regularly battling the traffic in downtown Baltimore, or just want an efficient, exciting compact model for navigating around Ellicott City or Columbia, MD, 2017 BMW vehicles like the new BMW i3 can make every drive a little more fun. To find out about 2017's World Urban Car Award winner, and other exciting new BMW vehicles, visit us today at BMW of Catonsville.