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I am surprised about the engines being four cylinders in the hybrids, after BMW have used three cylinders in those FWD cars with rear electric setups up until now.
I also disagree about hybrids being the answer for many customers. For me, a hybrid is the worst of both worlds, and will be a dead end in the evolution of cars. One of the great benefits of the electric vehicles, is to get rid of all the mechanical complexity and possible sources of errors from the internal combustion driveline. Since the hybrids are heavy and automatic gears only, it is difficult to make them fun and agile to drive. Packaging is also an issue, making the car less practical inside.
I would have wanted BMW to keep developing the i3. Lightweight carbon fibre body, RWD, and more range than today. (I would also prefer if BMW kept developing the F20 one series. Rear wheel drive, agile hatchback with internal combustion engines and manual gearbox. At least until the BEV cars are superior to it.)
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