Former BMW i3 Owners - Your Thoughts?

[jmatero]

My lease is up shortly on my loaded i3. I was wondering how other former i3 drivers are liking their new Bolt? I have a few concerns and wondering how you've dealt with them:

• No auto-cruise control (been great in traffic)
  No built-in navigation tied to range (eco routes, carpool access, charging along route, etc)
  Visibility (no window between rear door and c-pillar)
  Negative seat comfort comments from Bolt drivers
  No front parking sensors (use them daily when driving into garage)

Thanks!

 

[PackardV8]

Old thread, but yes, you've pretty much picked the few areas where the i3 has it better than the Bolt.

FWIW, I haven't noticed any rearward visibility concerns in the area you mention.

Yes, the i3 seats and general driving position are worlds better than the Bolt. As much as I love the Bolt, it doesn't fit me like the i3.

Yes, the distance following cruise is a very nice thing to have. Since the Bolt has the collision warning and auto braking, it's inexplicable why it doesn't also have the cruise feature.

jack vines

 

[LeftieBiker]

No front parking sensors (use them daily when driving into garage)

The Premiere has a 4 camera parking setup that, if it works as well as the one in my Leaf, will do fine.