Experience the Future: BMW Beyond Electric Chapter II Event Showcases the Power and Innovation of BMW Electric Cars

2023-11-05 05:02:15
Subject: Nathas Sangsuriya ● BMW Thailand organized the BMW Beyond Electric Chapter II event at Pathum Thani Speedway, with many models of electric cars available for test drives. The highlight is the i5 that was recently launched. There are also two sub-models available to test drive: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport priced at 4,999,000 baht and BMW i5 M60 xDrive priced at 5,599,000 baht. Both sub-models come with BSI Standard for 4 years, unlimited distance, Mr. Opas Noppornpitak, Business Communications Manager. organization BMW Group Thailand● Warm up by testing out various entertainment systems. The model is the i5 M60 xDrive that has the AIRCONSOLE function. Use your smartphone to scan the QR Code on the screen to turn your smartphone into a joystick. For playing games in the car Up to 7 devices can be connected simultaneously. The car already has games to choose from. Play games with emotion with the Bowers & Wilkins sound system or listen to music via Bluetooth with good sound quality.● 1. Slalom: Use the i7 xDrive60 car to try out the new version of the Integral Active Steering system. Work from a standstill at low speed The rear wheels rotate opposite to the front wheels. to make the turning circle narrower and at speeds exceeding 60 kilometers per hour. The rear wheels will turn in the same direction as the front wheels. So that the car can change lanes more fluently. You can make a maximum turn of 3.5 degrees● Drive away from the starting point. Press the accelerator fully. At the point where the pylon was placed, it was necessary to make an emergency maneuver. He fled along the designated lane. Here you will feel that controlling the car is very light. and the car responds quickly There is almost no sign of the rear swinging to be felt. Then brake to reduce speed into the left curve. Then continue with driving the slalom. The speed is not very high because the pylon is placed quite close together. Here, people sitting in the back say that they feel like there’s help in turning at the back. As for the driver, it feels easy to take turns● The first round was to try the slalom away from the Pylon to try the feel of the turns. When using a large steering angle You will clearly know that the rear wheels help turn. The second time, try driving very close, close to Pylon, not turning the steering wheel much. Still able to detect symptoms that the rear wheels are helping to turn● Finishing off the station is a pylon that simulates the situation of having to drive through a narrow road. Take a detour back and forth. At first glance, I thought it was impossible. We’re not sure even a normal sized car will pass, but with the i7 being nearly 5.4 meters long, we can drive through it comfortably. Go down and look at other people driving and you will clearly see that the rear wheels are turning in the opposite direction from the front wheels. ● 2. Wet Surface Circular Skid Pad: Use the i4 car to try the differences in turning off and on the stability assistance system or DSC that It can be fully closed, fully open, or half open. Drive into the station at a low speed of 20 kilometers per hour. Then turn the steering wheel until your arms are crossed and press the accelerator all the way. The first 2 rounds, turn off DSC and the rear of the car will crank very fast. Until I could hardly see the picture outside the car. If you actually drive on the road and spin like this It would be difficult to survive an accident. ● Round 3: Turn on DSC at full system and drive as before. The system will help the car not lose balance. Even if you press the accelerator to the max But the car can still turn according to the angle of the steering wheel. There are no symptoms of oversteer or tail flick, and it does not cause the car to have a stubborn face or UIndersteer. It can be said that the car is 100 percent under the control of the driver. But of course, the power that The transmission to the rear wheels is somewhat reduced. The final round turned on only half the system. So that the car still has some free wheel rotation. Guess it’s for driving on wet and slippery roads. If the system is fully turned on, the car may not move. When the system is turned on halfway, it feels like the end of the cycle will occur slowly. and be able to do as the instructor advises in time, that is, when the end flicks, lift the accelerator. and turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to prevent the car from turning. which resolved the car’s symptoms in a timely manner But if driving on public roads, turning on the full DSC system is probably a better choice. ● 3. Handling course + Launch Control: Use the i5 for both sub-models. You will be able to drive the i5 M60 xDrive highlighted model for 2 rounds. and i5 eDrive40 M Sport, another round of mini-circuit driving. Electric vehicles have a rather aggressive and quick response. Try pressing the accelerator a little more in turns. Yang had already begun to make noises of protest. So you have to do as the instructor recommends. Waiting to enter the direct path The steering wheel returns straight before pressing the accelerator hard. In sport mode, it is difficult to drive smoothly. Because just lightly touch the accelerator. The car seemed to rush forward. Driving to get used to it with the i5 eDrive40 M Sport for 1 round, then switched to driving the powerful i5 M60 xDrive for another 2 rounds. Let me tell you that the power is 442 kilowatts or 601 horsepower from the front and rear motors. Makes driving very fun. Plus the suspension, steering and brakes feel like an ICE car, firm and confident to drive. Makes you dare to drive fast. Even though I’m still not very familiar with the car, ● I tried the Launch Control mode by turning on the sport mode. Left foot fully presses the brake. Right foot steps on the accelerator. When you’re mentally ready, lift your left foot off the brake. Hold down the accelerator. You will feel like you are riding a spaceship through a warp dimension. There was no freewheeling sound to be heard. From a standstill it takes only 3.8 seconds to reach a speed of 100 kilometers per hour● If you are interested in seeing more information, please visit: www.bmw.co.th or contact BMW Connected Drive at 1397 or facebook.com/bmwthailand or contact official BMW dealers nationwide. Thank you BMW Group Thailand for the test vehicle. Report: 2023 BMW Beyond Electric Chapter II
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