South Motors was proud to sponsor the Earth Day Festival at Pincecrest Gardens in South Miami on Sunday, April 23. The annual event, which is a celebration of all the natural wonder and beauty of our planet, is appropriately celebrated amongst Pinecrest’s 1,000-plus varieties of rare and exotic tropical plants and palm trees – one of Miami’s unLibraryique native hardwood and cypress settings.
Access to the park and event was free to the public and offered a day of activities and fun for the whole family. Workshops organized by the CLEO Institute and Plant Societies informed the curious of all ages, while planting activities and sales inspired everyone’s inner horticulturist. Food demos, wild life shows, local school performances and even an eco-fashion show was on-hand to engage attendees. Bug releases and crafts for kids helped keep the smallest of hands [and green thumbs] entertained. The Earth Day celebration and its diverse array of things to do and see was a wonderful success, uniting many thousands of visitors from across South Florida in a celebration of our planet.
South Motors, an annual supporter of Earth Day and Pinecrest Gardens, planted three of its own earth-loving machines within the park’s blooms of life and color as a demonstration of today’s most cutting-edge, eco-conscious automotive technology. The newly-redesigned Honda Accord Hybrid made an appearance, proving you no longer need to compromise to get a car with incredible fuel economy. The sedan is safe, roomy, nimble, quick and well-equipped, but still manages EPA estimates of 49MPGe in city driving*.
The BMW i3, a fully-electric vehicle, was also on display from South Motors BMW. The BMW i3 is designed for sustainability at every stage, from development to production to everyday use. 100% of the energy required to produce the BMW i3 is from renewable sources, while the textile upholsteries, dashboard and interior/exterior plastics are all made from up to 100% recyclable materials. The eucalyptus wood used in the cabin is sourced from 100% FSC-certified forestry. With its earthly and urban sensibilities as well as its estimated 200-mile range, the BMW i3 is an incredible example of eco-friendliness without compromise.
South Motors also unleashed the king of the eco-jungle – the BMW i8 sports car – for an Earth Day prowl. The secret of this hybrid’s reign lies in the perfect collaboration between its gas engine and electric motor. Together, they produce 357HP, 420lbs-ft of torque and a breath-stealing 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds, making this vehicle one of Miami’s most awe-inspiring species. Despite its ferocity, though, this beast has a modest appetite. As a plug-in hybrid with eDrive, the BMW i8 gets up to 76MPGe* – making it far less gluttonous than conventional sports cars with comparable performance.
Earth Day celebrations are over for another year, but Miami drivers eager to celebrate it year-round can stop into South Motors Honda to test drive their own Honda Accord Hybrid. Eco-conscious Miami car shoppers interested more in the versatility of the BMW i3 or the efficient athleticism of the BMW i8 can visit both by scheduling an online appointment at South Motors BMW.
*EPA mileage estimates are just that – estimates. Results can differ significantly depending on driving conditions and habits.
