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Indicators on motorways (freeways) should not really be necessary if you're making correct use of your mirrors. In Britain indicators seem to be used as brain substitutes.
You have an Audi and a BMW. You should be an indicator's mortal enemy. Lol. Say Bobby, how does this stack up to the C350e? I know there's quite a price difference, but still, just curious.
C class definitely looks better on the inside. Probably even more comfortable as well. However once the driving starts, those advantages quickly disappear.
Did you know that you also have comfort access for the trunk?, as long as you have the key fob in your pocket you wave your foot under the exhaust the trunk pops open, designed when you have your hands full, such a cool feature.
I really think BMWs look better in their luxury trims with the chrome window surrounds and flat chrome grills. I'd spec one in that, in this metallic blue color, with black chocolate brown interior!
In the F10 - the electronic hand brakes comprises among others 2 solenoid switches - one for left and one for right. Either one may break after some years and it cost about RM1,800 to replace each one of them. Worse is if the switches spoils on lock position, you cannot drive the car as the parking break is on lock position. If you are lucky it may spoil when the hand brake are on unlock position so that you could still drive the car, but just that you cannot engage parking brake and have to rely on "P"on the auto shifter to hold the car on parking. Otherwise you need to have a truck to carry your car to the service centre. Maybe manual handbrake can be less troublesome ....
The 330e M-sport in blue is a really nice car (I seen it once on the road). I fancy an electric car like i3 but Canada's has a severe lack of charging stations and our winters are long & cold (e.g kills battery range quickly). I think the 330e really is the best of both worlds, but it is rather expensive :(
+Trades46 the funny thing with malaysia is that our cars are generally ridiculously expensive, but after the government roll out the eev incentive plans (Energy Efficient Vehicle) to have customise reductions on excise duty for locally assembled car models that pass eev status, the reduction (especially for hybrids) is so significant that hybrids that are cheaper than their gasoline counterparts. Back in 2013 when Audi brought in the A6 Hybrid along with tax free status, Malaysia alone gobbled up more than half of Audi Global's total A6 Hybrid production for that year.
Just tested.. bobby's right.. the full torque comes in with just a step.. can be too powerfull for old man neck but thats a good thing.. no complain :)
Hi Bobby love your work as usual. Would you still consider this a good option these days in second hand market? Also how accurate is it to judge this car by the mileage it has done because wear and tear on electric motor is different to the combustion engine.
IMO, BMW does not have the most 'wow' looking interior design, but trust me on this, bmw's interior design can be looked at for years without getting bored. It is a timeless design. Something that gets prettier by the day as you use it.
aaronljx yes, they dont get old. Just wished they're build as solid as Audis. But happy to see the new 5 and 7 taking big leaps in fot and finish. Absolutely solid.
Hi Bobby, went to test drive this car past few days and instantly fell in love with it. However there are some concerns, 1. It is better to charge it daily in order to fully ultilize the hybrid technology if not better of with conventional car after all the car is much heavier 2. How much it cost to change battery 3. What are the cost to charge the battery with charge station 4. There are not many chargev stations in Malaysia hence can be really inconvenient 5. Even we charge it at a station takes about few hours right ? Hope to hear from you soon Are there any more setbacks ?
Hi Deon, The best part about this car, is that even if you do not charge it at home or anywhere, it functions like a Prius Hybrid - only difference is that the BMW recharges more often, stores more energy (during long distance drive) and is able to go full electric drive of 30km, and up to hundred plus clicks. The electric aspect is a given/additional benefit - unlike other countries where people pay a lot more for any hybrid or plug-in hybrid cars, malaysia is cheaper. So anything that comes as a drawback, be it lack of charging stations, cost of batteries etc - are 'happy' problems because at the core of it, this car is a better 3 series, more fuel efficient, and gives you the option to charge instead of refueling. I'm not sure about the ChargEV costs or the battery replacement costs. Lastly, our iPhone also takes a few hours to fully charge, despite it's only a 2,915 mAh battery.
So what I'm understanding here is.. And correct me if I'm wrong, please... It's 330e because it has an electric motor in it that goes about what BMW claims 35-40 ish kilometre. But when the battery is drained, and you get into a spot you can't charge it... It turns into a 320i, that's like 100 kg heavier than a normal 320i?
Yupe. But if you really really really really drained the battery to zilch zero nothing nada .... and somehow the recharging doesnt happen, then you end up with an oversized paperweight
Hello Bobby. Thanks for your details review on BMW 330e PHEV. I am in the mids of either to acquire used car of this model. But not sure either it is a good move or not because still sceptical about the availability of current infrastructure, i.e. the charging stations, maintenance cost, future trend, etc, etc. I want to call you personally but I do not have your mobile no.
Hi Bobby, 1. Wht is the guarantee period for the Lithium Ion hybrid battery and wht is the expected life span? 2. Can the hybrid battery be self recharge by regeneration of the motor without plug in and how efficient tht can be to get it fully recharge? 3. What is the cost of replacement of the lithium ion hybrid battery? 4. Gearbox, is it CVT or direct shift ?
Bobby, in the event after warranty expiry, how much would it cost for replacement of the Lithium Ion battery? And this is a plug-in hybrid but can we not plug-in in order to recharge the battery by means of regeneration of the motor i.e just drive it on?
Theoretically, you can just drive it like a hybrid instead of charging it everyday. But if that's the case, I'd recommend you to get the 320i instead. Battery replacement price i'm not sure, but don't expect it to be below that of RM10k.
you can charge up to 50% of the battery using the regeneration of the motor i.e driving the car around. Ive asked the SA about the cost of replacement. 330e has 5 separate batteries connected together. so, if one spoils, u only change one and not all. one battery is around RM 7k.
Very good review. Ordered mine in Melbourne red with full leather package. Hope it will come during March. How many kilometers did you run purely in electric mode?
+Akcelerace Videoblogy for my driving style while reviewing, i know i wont be able to achieve the claimed 30km ... but i reckon it's not impossible if you're super careful
From paper, I can't see how the 350e is worth RM50k more than the 330e. But it's ratings are higher at a staggering 600Nm. 3-Series rear seats still slightly larger than the C-Class, while the 350e's boot has a big step in it. Interior wise, the new C-Class is just undeniably brilliant in design, and that Burmeister system looks good.
Agree, for the same price point we can only get C200, which is no competition at all? It'd be great if BMW offers some customization or variants for this 330e model though, I see other countries are getting the sport line steering (the one you also mentioned in the video) and other color of leather seat, Malaysia one seems to have no options on these things?
SaNz Teoh discuss with dealers how much would it be if you were to insist on wanting M Sport package on it. I 'heard' this from someone, apparently not inpossible, but dont quote me
What do you think of PHEV, Bobby? In general. For long term run. After sale services and maintenance for example? Contemplating whether to get a PHEV or a petrol car. Heard mix reviews on PHEV but would like to get your honest opinion. Thank you!
Hey Bobby, long time viewer here (long loooongg..maann) your review of the civic FC was one of the reason I got mine before haha, do you think this car is still a good buy now? Now that the G20 330e is launched? Although it's still unsure if they're bringing it in, or with any tax reduction.
BMW dealer told me it doesn't come with public ChargeEV cable. How ridiculous to know this when the car is promoting for Plug-in charging capably in public. It would cost another RM1443 for the public ChargeEV cable.
+oliver6061 it's offered for first 100 customers for free. Why is it ridiculous to pay RM1400 for a cable since some people prefer to use it like a normal hybrid car. And rm1,400 is not that costly either when some people will pay rm2k for solar films.
Bobby Ang I don't complain the price of the cable, but the package. They are promoting public charging, but not providing the cable. That's what I don't understand. Paying extra would just make customer think that the company is actually not keen of the hybrid or electric car market. Anyway, I've placed order for one 330e M Sport model yesterday, because I like its technology, performance and features, for its price. And because I thought it will come with the public charging cable as well as the ChargeEV card. I thought so because I watched your video review, plus some other readings, of this car saying it comes with the public charging equipmeny, but I discovered later with the sales assistant that it doesn't come with the public charging cable nor card, when we talk about the stuffs in the boot. It really disappointed me. I referred your video to the sales assistant, I called the BMW headquarter, and the response is that it has to be purchased separately. I just didn't research enough.
Yes, for the charging cable, but still unclear about the ChargeNow/ChargEV card. Seems like need to register through GreenTech website and they'll send the card to owner. And I'm still unsure whether is there any membership fee. Still waiting for my car.
Hi Bobby, how about driving out of state frequently, through the specs, battery would weigh at least 250kg.. Does that mean when battery is low i'll be carrying extra weight in the car for say 2-3 days? To n fro 40-50 km office will save a lot on fuel.. Site travel outstation i am considering..
Would love to own one in the future, the steering is still the same as normal 3 series. The other sportier/cooler steering only comes with M Sport..? So what are the differences between M Sport and Sport ? Thanks O how much does the hybrid batteries cost & how long is the warranty ?
The M sport is 10k more than the 330e sport. You get M sport bodykit and steering with blue panel on the dashboard. The rim size is the same but you get different style of rim on the M sport. Besides that, pretty much all is the same. Ive asked the SA, there are 5 battery panel in the boot. So, if one of the panel needed to be changed, you only change that particular battery panel and you not the whole battery. one panel costs for 7k.
lasts for 20km on full electric mode. If you dont charge it, the car automatically shift to normal petrol combustion engine and the regenerative motor will recharge your battery up to 50%.
I like the car a lot. But the boot space appears rather poor (for those with spouse and kids). Not sure if the boot can fit a convertible child seat (those 6 months to 12 years old type), in the event you want to take out friends or colleagues and need to stow away the child seat which is in the rear seat. Just curious, if you drive it really hard, would the battery juice ever completely deplete? Some hybrid (without plug-in ability) cars like the Honda NSX will have the inside wheel charge the batteries when you corner or when you turn the steering wheel, hence it will never run out of juice.
+Lagibizar well it never did fully deplete but was at its last bar for about the final 3 days of driving as i just didnt charge it and drove it as it is. The car aggressively charges whenever it could, and uses it whenever it could. Switching between engine and motor without me noticing much if i werent paying attention, and shoving the car off everytime i do a heavy acceleration from standstill.
I found the auto start/stop function in the 330i jerky and an absolute annoyance. Care to comment how the 330e functions in this regard since u can't seem to disable the auto start/stop now manually
+Jay Shah wow the one i drove, the engine kicks in without me even noticing much most of the time. Of course there are intervals whereby the shutting off of the engine coincides with you wanting to move ... and that's understandably jerky as we already throttled while it was trying to start
so would u say the auto/start in the 330e is more seamless in transition between combustion and the elec motor? Also being a plug in hybrid would charging at home incur much cost to our electric bill?....my bill is high enough...lol
+faidhi sadiq sorry, sebab semua yang encik dapat cari kat google saya rasa tak penting pun. Tapi kalau ada mana mana ciri ciri yang penting saya pasti akan buka tunjuk ya. :)
Hi Bobby, I am an owner of BMW 320i F30. Can I do engine mapping to increase horse power and torque? Is it effective and safe? Any shops to recommend? Thanks a lot
Yes you can but it will void the warranty. Technically speaking there are 320is being napped to 280hp. But must find a reputable one. As shift points will change, sensors also need to be programmed etc. Dont believe anyone who tells you they can squeeze more power while lower fuel consumption. Best to mod after warranty
The 320d has even more turbo lag than the petrol turbos. This one has zero. and bmw's diesel clatter .... lol .... but the new 320d when revving, sounds very nice for a diesel.
hi bobby nice review..i would like to ask do you have any idea where to get the charging cable for public charging stations cause the cable that comes with the car is the 3 pin plug point for home use.
myse4184 i drove like a hoonigan during my test drive session, revving the bejesus out of it, and i did not charge it second day onwards, i got 7.9 litres per 100km, if the tank is 60 lits, i should get 760km range for my driving style. But if you were to buy it, charge it daily, drive normally, you should get 1000km easily per month or if you're super careful about it, you can try one month not refuelling at all.
I have went to the showroom with my friend at Jalan Damasara 3 months ago and the Glenmarie branch today, the car are good but the attitude of the salesman are really Bad......................... So he decided Mini Clubman.....
Honestly, I find mechanical hand brakes easier to use. I don't know man, pulling a level and pulling a button takes the same effort. The "kekeke" noise it makes just gives me much more confidence that my car won't move when I let go off the brakes lol.
Depending on region. As of 2016, 18% of Malaysian electricity comes from hydro power. That percentages is going to keep increasing as our government are expanding on renewable energy sources. If you live in certain areas, the percentage can be even higher if you're located next to a hydro power plant.
best review. its called in depth. plz keep it up.
thank you so much!
Getting the keys to mine tomorrow, cant wait! Such a beutiful car!
Ludwig Larsson how was yours 2 years experience Bro?
How was your 4 years experience bro?
Seeing this in 2021 and am loving it
You must be one of the rare ones who uses the indicators when driving a BMW.
Legend has it that they all now drive an Audi. :p
Lefliy normal people will never overestimate their cars.
Indicators on motorways (freeways) should not really be necessary if you're making correct use of your mirrors. In Britain indicators seem to be used as brain substitutes.
hahaha! true!
You have an Audi and a BMW. You should be an indicator's mortal enemy. Lol. Say Bobby, how does this stack up to the C350e? I know there's quite a price difference, but still, just curious.
C class definitely looks better on the inside. Probably even more comfortable as well. However once the driving starts, those advantages quickly disappear.
Nice review. Just ordered one after watching this.
Was the car any good ?
Did you know that you also have comfort access for the trunk?, as long as you have the key fob in your pocket you wave your foot under the exhaust the trunk pops open, designed when you have your hands full, such a cool feature.
Thx. I never knew plug in hybrid charges like a Prius, thats a plus point. Thx a lot.
I really think BMWs look better in their luxury trims with the chrome window surrounds and flat chrome grills. I'd spec one in that, in this metallic blue color, with black chocolate brown interior!
In the F10 - the electronic hand brakes comprises among others 2 solenoid switches - one for left and one for right. Either one may break after some years and it cost about RM1,800 to replace each one of them. Worse is if the switches spoils on lock position, you cannot drive the car as the parking break is on lock position. If you are lucky it may spoil when the hand brake are on unlock position so that you could still drive the car, but just that you cannot engage parking brake and have to rely on "P"on the auto shifter to hold the car on parking. Otherwise you need to have a truck to carry your car to the service centre. Maybe manual handbrake can be less troublesome ....
Just bought a new F30 320i - year 2019 at a HUGE discount. Sport Shadow edition - same engine/transmission as a G20 320...
Hi CarGuy66, good deal due to pandemic? what state are you located in?
Need more charging bays . The Bimmer is jewel looking !
could you review the up-coming BMW 330e M-sport and compare, also could you review mercedes benz 350e
This Bobby is funny XD Thanks man, subscribed
Decent review but what's with that constant driving on the line or swapping lanes randomly?
The 330e M-sport in blue is a really nice car (I seen it once on the road). I fancy an electric car like i3 but Canada's has a severe lack of charging stations and our winters are long & cold (e.g kills battery range quickly). I think the 330e really is the best of both worlds, but it is rather expensive :(
+Trades46 the funny thing with malaysia is that our cars are generally ridiculously expensive, but after the government roll out the eev incentive plans (Energy Efficient Vehicle) to have customise reductions on excise duty for locally assembled car models that pass eev status, the reduction (especially for hybrids) is so significant that hybrids that are cheaper than their gasoline counterparts. Back in 2013 when Audi brought in the A6 Hybrid along with tax free status, Malaysia alone gobbled up more than half of Audi Global's total A6 Hybrid production for that year.
Just tested.. bobby's right.. the full torque comes in with just a step.. can be too powerfull for old man neck but thats a good thing.. no complain :)
hey Bobby love your videos cause you keep them straight up and say what sucks and what's awesome in a car
+LovingMoldovaa thanks for the support! Help me share them if could! :)
Does it still worth to buy a used 2016 330e since the price is quite attractive
Hope you can review Mercedes Benz C330e so I can see what differences between BMW 330e and Mercedes Benz C330e.
If not mistaken the chargeEV cable is not come with the car, it has to be purchased. Only the homeplug charging cable is provided. Pleaes clarify.
+Joon Nan Chong you get a charging cable, and you have to pay for the chargEV station that comes with the cable for home installation.
Hi Bobby love your work as usual. Would you still consider this a good option these days in second hand market? Also how accurate is it to judge this car by the mileage it has done because wear and tear on electric motor is different to the combustion engine.
Such a nice car.
Either this (same colour) or the Benz C350e. Next month is the time for me to get a new car :) .
Thanks for sharing.
so what's the long term problem with this car, the 2nd hand value just drop all the way
IMO, BMW does not have the most 'wow' looking interior design, but trust me on this, bmw's interior design can be looked at for years without getting bored. It is a timeless design. Something that gets prettier by the day as you use it.
aaronljx yes, they dont get old. Just wished they're build as solid as Audis. But happy to see the new 5 and 7 taking big leaps in fot and finish. Absolutely solid.
Yeah its true
Not sure if anyone else minds but it drives me crazy when I’m listening to music and the bass makes the keys go mad.
Hi Bobby, went to test drive this car past few days and instantly fell in love with it. However there are some concerns,
1. It is better to charge it daily in order to fully ultilize the hybrid technology if not better of with conventional car after all the car is much heavier
2. How much it cost to change battery
3. What are the cost to charge the battery with charge station
4. There are not many chargev stations in Malaysia hence can be really inconvenient
5. Even we charge it at a station takes about few hours right ?
Hope to hear from you soon
Are there any more setbacks ?
Hi Deon,
The best part about this car, is that even if you do not charge it at home or anywhere, it functions like a Prius Hybrid - only difference is that the BMW recharges more often, stores more energy (during long distance drive) and is able to go full electric drive of 30km, and up to hundred plus clicks.
The electric aspect is a given/additional benefit - unlike other countries where people pay a lot more for any hybrid or plug-in hybrid cars, malaysia is cheaper. So anything that comes as a drawback, be it lack of charging stations, cost of batteries etc - are 'happy' problems because at the core of it, this car is a better 3 series, more fuel efficient, and gives you the option to charge instead of refueling.
I'm not sure about the ChargEV costs or the battery replacement costs.
Lastly, our iPhone also takes a few hours to fully charge, despite it's only a 2,915 mAh battery.
Bobby Ang but if i do so without constant charging it isn't it defeating the main purpose of plug in hybrid ?
exactly, so you should charge it daily. :)
@@BobbyAngmalaysia I think the hybrid batt cost 13k? Interstingly dont know how much it cost for electric engine.
Excellent review 👌 thanks 🇬🇧
So what I'm understanding here is.. And correct me if I'm wrong, please... It's 330e because it has an electric motor in it that goes about what BMW claims 35-40 ish kilometre. But when the battery is drained, and you get into a spot you can't charge it... It turns into a 320i, that's like 100 kg heavier than a normal 320i?
Yupe. But if you really really really really drained the battery to zilch zero nothing nada .... and somehow the recharging doesnt happen, then you end up with an oversized paperweight
Thanks for the review, could you do a review for Lexus IS300?
Hello Bobby. Thanks for your details review on BMW 330e PHEV. I am in the mids of either to acquire used car of this model. But not sure either it is a good move or not because still sceptical about the availability of current infrastructure, i.e. the charging stations, maintenance cost, future trend, etc, etc. I want to call you personally but I do not have your mobile no.
Hi Bobby,
1. Wht is the guarantee period for the Lithium Ion hybrid battery and wht is the expected life span?
2. Can the hybrid battery be self recharge by regeneration of the motor without plug in and how efficient tht can be to get it fully recharge?
3. What is the cost of replacement of the lithium ion hybrid battery?
4. Gearbox, is it CVT or direct shift ?
Bobby, in the event after warranty expiry, how much would it cost for replacement of the Lithium Ion battery? And this is a plug-in hybrid but can we not plug-in in order to recharge the battery by means of regeneration of the motor i.e just drive it on?
Theoretically, you can just drive it like a hybrid instead of charging it everyday. But if that's the case, I'd recommend you to get the 320i instead. Battery replacement price i'm not sure, but don't expect it to be below that of RM10k.
you can charge up to 50% of the battery using the regeneration of the motor i.e driving the car around. Ive asked the SA about the cost of replacement. 330e has 5 separate batteries connected together. so, if one spoils, u only change one and not all. one battery is around RM 7k.
Izree Kai ... tq bro. I believe the whole set of the battery system cost nothing less than RM50K
AR MS for mercedes c350e battery. It'll cost 50k. Same range as BMW around 30km. So i think the range is quite near
Nice work does it have ambient lighting etc especially at night ?
does your car included HUD (head up display)? thank you
hi bobby ang can you do review on Hyundai iconiq as well it will be good if you do it
Very good review. Ordered mine in Melbourne red with full leather package. Hope it will come during March. How many kilometers did you run purely in electric mode?
+Akcelerace Videoblogy for my driving style while reviewing, i know i wont be able to achieve the claimed 30km ... but i reckon it's not impossible if you're super careful
Bobby Ang thank you!
you're welcome!
How about the reliability ? Is ir good?
Very nice review. May I know how is the interior space compare with the new civic?
Lim Sin Neng civic has more legroom for rear passengers.
Bobby, any chance you'd do a similar review for Mercedes C350e? Then you can give you opinion between these 2 cars in terms of practicality and so on.
From paper, I can't see how the 350e is worth RM50k more than the 330e. But it's ratings are higher at a staggering 600Nm. 3-Series rear seats still slightly larger than the C-Class, while the 350e's boot has a big step in it. Interior wise, the new C-Class is just undeniably brilliant in design, and that Burmeister system looks good.
Agree, for the same price point we can only get C200, which is no competition at all?
It'd be great if BMW offers some customization or variants for this 330e model though, I see other countries are getting the sport line steering (the one you also mentioned in the video) and other color of leather seat, Malaysia one seems to have no options on these things?
SaNz Teoh discuss with dealers how much would it be if you were to insist on wanting M Sport package on it. I 'heard' this from someone, apparently not inpossible, but dont quote me
thanks for making this video.
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Can you make a review of the Ford Everest 3.2 .PLS!!!!
+Aaron Teh Tze Loong ok will try and get the car :)
How does this compare to the c300e? Specifically the hybrid system in both vehicles.
C350e. My mistake.
i havent had the chance to drive the 350e, but their power rating is higher
@6:05 is the fly optional extra? they really should be standard in 2019.
got one of order, can't wait. love the colour is that Tanzanite?
This color looks brilliant! Some Mediterranean Blue
Lee Parker That's midnight blue I believe. Not too many local BMWs with that colour.
What do you think of PHEV, Bobby? In general. For long term run. After sale services and maintenance for example? Contemplating whether to get a PHEV or a petrol car. Heard mix reviews on PHEV but would like to get your honest opinion. Thank you!
I explained this scenario in this video ruclips.net/video/3T1jBHkW5GM/видео.html
It can travel up to 69km on electric bud. Sorry to correct you
not the 2016 model
You forgot to mention about the nifty foot sensor to open the car boot :-P.
Does it have active suspension?
Alright!
Hey Bobby, long time viewer here (long loooongg..maann) your review of the civic FC was one of the reason I got mine before haha, do you think this car is still a good buy now? Now that the G20 330e is launched? Although it's still unsure if they're bringing it in, or with any tax reduction.
BMW dealer told me it doesn't come with public ChargeEV cable. How ridiculous to know this when the car is promoting for Plug-in charging capably in public. It would cost another RM1443 for the public ChargeEV cable.
+oliver6061 it's offered for first 100 customers for free. Why is it ridiculous to pay RM1400 for a cable since some people prefer to use it like a normal hybrid car. And rm1,400 is not that costly either when some people will pay rm2k for solar films.
Bobby Ang I don't complain the price of the cable, but the package. They are promoting public charging, but not providing the cable. That's what I don't understand. Paying extra would just make customer think that the company is actually not keen of the hybrid or electric car market. Anyway, I've placed order for one 330e M Sport model yesterday, because I like its technology, performance and features, for its price. And because I thought it will come with the public charging cable as well as the ChargeEV card. I thought so because I watched your video review, plus some other readings, of this car saying it comes with the public charging equipmeny, but I discovered later with the sales assistant that it doesn't come with the public charging cable nor card, when we talk about the stuffs in the boot. It really disappointed me. I referred your video to the sales assistant, I called the BMW headquarter, and the response is that it has to be purchased separately. I just didn't research enough.
+oliver6061 apologies when i reviewed the car, it came with the cable ... hope you enjoy your car!
So you actually have to pay that amount for the public charging cable + the charging card..?
Yes, for the charging cable, but still unclear about the ChargeNow/ChargEV card. Seems like need to register through GreenTech website and they'll send the card to owner. And I'm still unsure whether is there any membership fee. Still waiting for my car.
I came here because it’s late 2020 now and I want to buy a 3yr old 330e. What is the battery like after 3yrs and say 50k miles (80k km)?
More importantly can the battery modules be replaced instead of the whole battery, and at what cost?
"Not relying on saudi arabia" - Dude....... 😂
already 5years??I thought only launch in 2016...waiting for 7generation
Hi Bobby, how about driving out of state frequently, through the specs, battery would weigh at least 250kg.. Does that mean when battery is low i'll be carrying extra weight in the car for say 2-3 days?
To n fro 40-50 km office will save a lot on fuel.. Site travel outstation i am considering..
Combined Hp and torque?
Would love to own one in the future, the steering is still the same as normal 3 series. The other sportier/cooler steering only comes with M Sport..? So what are the differences between M Sport and Sport ? Thanks
O how much does the hybrid batteries cost & how long is the warranty ?
The M sport is 10k more than the 330e sport. You get M sport bodykit and steering with blue panel on the dashboard. The rim size is the same but you get different style of rim on the M sport. Besides that, pretty much all is the same. Ive asked the SA, there are 5 battery panel in the boot. So, if one of the panel needed to be changed, you only change that particular battery panel and you not the whole battery. one panel costs for 7k.
Izree Kai O how long is the battery warranty ? Thanks !
its for 6 years
Izree Kai Thanks a lot
the plug can't be pulled out while charging but what if someone cut the cable???
anyone who cut is stupid becos getting free electric shock + u still cant steal the cable or car
@Bobby Ang can throwback to this now haha
How long will the battery last? And what if you go to places that doesn't have the EV Charger
lasts for 20km on full electric mode. If you dont charge it, the car automatically shift to normal petrol combustion engine and the regenerative motor will recharge your battery up to 50%.
hi bobby hows the comfort of the car and the noise when driving?
Hi Bobby, could you review the merc c50e as well? :)
What color is that? Mediterranean blue? Imperial blue?
Fady Ibrahim Midnight blue
248k exactly same price as A4.. That is a tough choice
Hi, thanks for ur review. Do u mind if u can do a review on Subaru Forester 2.0i-P? Thanks.
Sure! I love Subarus!
kalau battery hybrid rosak. kereta boleh pandu seperti biasa ke? atau perlu battery 100%
I like the car a lot. But the boot space appears rather poor (for those with spouse and kids). Not sure if the boot can fit a convertible child seat (those 6 months to 12 years old type), in the event you want to take out friends or colleagues and need to stow away the child seat which is in the rear seat. Just curious, if you drive it really hard, would the battery juice ever completely deplete? Some hybrid (without plug-in ability) cars like the Honda NSX will have the inside wheel charge the batteries when you corner or when you turn the steering wheel, hence it will never run out of juice.
+Lagibizar well it never did fully deplete but was at its last bar for about the final 3 days of driving as i just didnt charge it and drove it as it is. The car aggressively charges whenever it could, and uses it whenever it could. Switching between engine and motor without me noticing much if i werent paying attention, and shoving the car off everytime i do a heavy acceleration from standstill.
Hi Bobby, could you make a review of BMW 120i m sport? Thanks.
+Tan Nian Xing hard to get the car ... i'll try :)
will effect the performance if battery empty ?
I found the auto start/stop function in the 330i jerky and an absolute annoyance. Care to comment how the 330e functions in this regard since u can't seem to disable the auto start/stop now manually
+Jay Shah wow the one i drove, the engine kicks in without me even noticing much most of the time. Of course there are intervals whereby the shutting off of the engine coincides with you wanting to move ... and that's understandably jerky as we already throttled while it was trying to start
so would u say the auto/start in the 330e is more seamless in transition between combustion and the elec motor? Also being a plug in hybrid would charging at home incur much cost to our electric bill?....my bill is high enough...lol
330e battery capacity is 5.7kW battery, our cost is about 22cent per kW, so it's around RM1.50 to charge the battery from empty to full.
Great review bobby. But the interior audio is pretty bad.
Thanks for your feedback! I haven't been able to afford to buy a proper microphone set. :)
Any review for the MB C300e
Don't touch paintwork when closing boot. There is a handle.
mengapa tak bukak hood kereta, vid review sebelom nie pun tak buka hood, nak tengok jugak enjin setiap kereta
+faidhi sadiq sorry, sebab semua yang encik dapat cari kat google saya rasa tak penting pun. Tapi kalau ada mana mana ciri ciri yang penting saya pasti akan buka tunjuk ya. :)
Bobby Ang its okay, but smua cara you review mmg nice
Hi Bobby, I am an owner of BMW 320i F30. Can I do engine mapping to increase horse power and torque? Is it effective and safe? Any shops to recommend? Thanks a lot
Yes you can but it will void the warranty. Technically speaking there are 320is being napped to 280hp. But must find a reputable one. As shift points will change, sensors also need to be programmed etc. Dont believe anyone who tells you they can squeeze more power while lower fuel consumption. Best to mod after warranty
Thanks for the advise :-)
how about the 320d...lots of low down torque , even better FC , abit n noisier bt its abit cheaper as well...
The 320d has even more turbo lag than the petrol turbos. This one has zero. and bmw's diesel clatter .... lol .... but the new 320d when revving, sounds very nice for a diesel.
Do u also hv to put petrol in it as well
Can u review the X1 please?
good job bro
Thanks mate!
hi bobby nice review..i would like to ask do you have any idea where to get the charging cable for public charging stations cause the cable that comes with the car is the 3 pin plug point for home use.
You can get it from BMW I believe.
Bobby Ang how do you get the chargenow card? Does it come together once you purchase the car or you have to be member of it by greentech Malaysia?
no it doesnt come with the car, have to go online and register with greentech.
+Izree Kai there's another way, buy from those EV electricians ... cost less than rm1000
can i know what camera did you use?
bobby can you do a 2016/2017 Mazda CX5 review?
okie! but have to wait lol many requests. ... hahah
Where the location of bmw charging port
20:00 What was that?
is it a level 1 or 2 charge?
bobby, nice review, from your test drive... how far 330e can go per full tank? est.? tq.
myse4184 i drove like a hoonigan during my test drive session, revving the bejesus out of it, and i did not charge it second day onwards, i got 7.9 litres per 100km, if the tank is 60 lits, i should get 760km range for my driving style. But if you were to buy it, charge it daily, drive normally, you should get 1000km easily per month or if you're super careful about it, you can try one month not refuelling at all.
if not mistaken, fuel tank 330e smaller then 320i @ 48L..cmiiw...BTW..thanks for your reply
Dare not try a hybrid in Msia. Save all the petrol money for later maintenance ;( end up wif a 320i ;)
The price of BMW 330e Sport is so damn cheap.
i know right?
And if you go get the pre-reg Nov/Dec 2016 model (still 0 mileage), you get additional RM20k off!
is it Hyundai iconiq is the same like BMW 330e
same concept i think
You should never whine over "absolutely solid door handles" and stuff like that. It is 3-series. What did you want?
Hi bobby, will charging this car drastically increase my electric bills?
+Chin Wee Ow it will be lesser than petrol bills.
End up with 320i sports
"these boys are nice to touch"?
my honda civic does 6,5 l per 100 km. it's not hybrid and it'd from 2009. suck it up.
+Alexander Vik well ... i did specifically said i was reviewing the car hence driving like a maniac ...
make it 200 mile range fully electric and then im in otherwise this is stupid
I have went to the showroom with my friend at Jalan Damasara 3 months ago and the Glenmarie branch today, the car are good but the attitude of the salesman are really Bad......................... So he decided Mini Clubman.....
This guy wants mechanical parking brake for J turns. Damn it bobbdy.
+Lemtem Poktui that's the ONLY advantage it gives really. :p
Honestly, I find mechanical hand brakes easier to use. I don't know man, pulling a level and pulling a button takes the same effort. The "kekeke" noise it makes just gives me much more confidence that my car won't move when I let go off the brakes lol.
+Lemtem Poktui it's mostly because of space efficiency and perceived 'premiumness'from potential customers that push forth the electric parking brakes
Lel electricity still require fossil fuel to generate it , so love Saudi Arabia pls ahahaha
Depending on region. As of 2016, 18% of Malaysian electricity comes from hydro power. That percentages is going to keep increasing as our government are expanding on renewable energy sources. If you live in certain areas, the percentage can be even higher if you're located next to a hydro power plant.
Here in Norway over 99% of our electricity is made from hydro lol. Getting this car later this year
Audi A4 the best.
Took 30 sec after that i was bored off the car. Yawn, zzzzzz.
+tom eng wow what do you drive now?
Volvo V90 D5 AWD. And you ?
tom eng i love the V90! Drove the T6 and D5 in Spain, love them! I drive an S4 Avant and a 640i Cabrio
Great choice. To be honest my wife driving it the most. She refuses to say where the key is.
So i do bubbly around in our XC 60 for a while more.
+tom eng both great cars. Volvo's XC60 sales last year is more than entirety of Jaguar sales in 2015