BMW has an extensive range of plug-in
hybrids, as their lineup currently includes quite a few of them. From the 3-,
to the 5- and 7-Series, X5 and even the 2-Series Active Tourer, all of them are
available with PHEV powertrains, and it seems that Munich’s offerings could
expand.
Quoting sources from BMW with knowledge on
the matter, BMWBlog believes that the 3-Series could get yet another PHEV. The
model is thought to utilize the 320e moniker, slotting under the 330e, which
combines a 2.0-liter turbo-four gasoline engine with an electric motor for a
total output of 248 hp and 420 Nm of torque.
To their knowledge, the entry-level
electrified 3er might pack the 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine and an electric
motor. However, it will be different than the combo found in the 225xe Active
Tourer and MINI Countryman, where it develops 221 hp and 385 Nm of torque, as the latter two are based on a front-wheel drive
architecture, whereas the 3-Series is rear-wheel drive. The output should stand
at around 200 horsepower, allegedly.
If the information checks out, and we did
reach out to BMW hoping for a clarification but got the “no comment on
potential future products” reply, then the 320e is thought to be unveiled in
the third quarter of next year.
