AUTO MODIFIED 2011

The current E-90 comes in various variants such as E90 as sedan, E91 as wagon, E92 as coupe and E93 as coupe cabriolet. These are designed by re-engineering the E46 model. The changes carried out in these include engine configurations, transmissions, compartment for the passengers, suspension technology and also tech features and options.

The coupe-style model is built on its own design whereas the former coupe was built based on the sedan variant.
The major features include
- bi-Xenon headlamps,
- comfort access,
- active steering and
- active cruise control.

The Chevrolet Volt is the only model that falls within this category. It is a four-door four-passenger sedan. The Volt does not have a rear bench seat like most vehicles because of the T shaped battery pack. It has a range of 40 miles on electric power. GM states this is sufficient for 75% of commuters. Once the battery level drops below a certain level, a small gas engine kicks in to provide enough electric power to run the electric motor. The overall range is 300 miles before filling the gas tank or charging the batteries. GM says the Volt can run with never being plugged in. However, it will impact the fuel economy. Charge time for the Volt is four hours on 220 volt or eight to 10 hours on 110-volt outlets. The Volt charges faster than the dedicated electric vehicles because it has a smaller battery. The battery warranty for the Volt is the same as the Nissan leaf. The warranty on the battery and related hardware is eight years or 100,000 miles. The starting price for the Volt is $41,000. The replacement cost of the Lithium-ion battery is approximately $8000, which is $10,000 less than the Leaf. The electric motor produces 149 horse power and 273 pound-feet of torque. Those torque numbers are about the same as a V-6 engine.
2012 BMW 1 Series Interior Design