Excellent condition, well looked after car, lovely to drive, for short trips the battery system is ideal, in the time we've owned the car we barely put Petrol in. The BMW 225xe M Sport is quite a "tech-heavy" family car. Because it is the top-of-the-line trim, it comes with a generous mix of performance upgrades and convenience features. ## M Sport Exterior & Styling * M Aerodynamics Package: Reshaped front and rear bumpers and side skirts for a more aggressive look. * 18-inch M Double-spoke Wheels: Style 486M alloy wheels. * High-Gloss Shadowline: Blacked-out window surrounds and exterior trim instead of chrome. * LED Lighting: Standard LED headlights and rear lights. * M Badging: Distinctive M logos on the front wings and door sills. ## Interior & Comfort * M Steering Wheel: A thicker, soft-grain leather multi-function steering wheel. * Two-Zone Climate Control: Independent temperature settings for driver and passenger, including Stationary Air Conditioning (pre-condition the car's temperature via the BMW app while it's plugged in). * Automatic Tailgate: Power-opening and closing boot as standard. * Ambient Lighting: Switchable interior lighting colors to change the cabin mood at night. ## Technology & Infotainment * BMW Navigation System: Controlled via the 8.8-inch iDrive touchscreen or the rotary controller. * Real-Time Traffic Information (RTTI): Live updates for the sat-nav (subscription-based). * Apple CarPlay: Usually included as standard on 2020 models (though often required a "Plus" package on earlier versions). * PHEV Specific Displays: Dedicated screens to monitor energy flow, battery percentage, and charging status. ## Safety & Driver Assistance * Active Guard: Includes front collision warning with "light city braking" (automatic emergency braking). * Cruise Control with Brake Function: Maintains speed even when going downhill. ## Hybrid Drive Modes (eDrive) A key feature of this specific model is the eDrive button, which toggles between three modes: * AUTO eDrive: The default mode; the car decides the most efficient mix of petrol and electric. * MAX eDrive: Forces the car into pure electric mode (up to 78 mph). * SAVE BATTERY: Uses the petrol engine to maintain or charge the battery for later use (e.g., when you're on the motorway but want to save electric for a city center).