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The 2016 BMW i8 looks like a vehicle from the future, incorporating a low stance and fastback profile for an incredibly impressive hybrid sports car. Not only does the outer profile feature sweeping lines and soft accent creases for a polished look, but design elements are also highlighted with bright blue accents that adorn the entire body. The blue further flows into the interior cabin, accentuating the upscale vibe and high-quality dashboard that feels entirely driver-oriented, especially with the advanced infotainment system. Most notably, however, is the hybrid drivetrain that this remarkable vehicle is built on – pairing a powerful 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine with a large 96-kilowatt (131 horsepower) electric motor, powered by a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery. Altogether, the BMW i8 is a stellar hybrid sports car with so much strength and no foreseeable weaknesses. 




Full Review

The 2016 BMW i8 features amazing style and technological advancements evidenced throughout the entire hybrid sports car, effectively making this one of the most exceptional vehicles of the current automotive design era. Well endowed with fresh flowing lines across the outer body and an upscale interior cabin, this vehicle is built to please and astonish drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike. The versatile infotainment likewise combines a multitude of functions, including navigation and driver assistance. But the biggest highlight of this vehicle is the hybrid drivetrain, which strikes a great balance between high performance and efficiency. Altogether, the BMW i8 dominates both the road and the competition in the hybrid sports car realm as a supercar of our time.

The brand new BMW i8 features one of the most remarkable futuristic designs to grace the hybrid title, contributing a low stance and fastback profile as one of the most attractive sports cars around. Its impressive body styling effectively emphasizes the horizontal lines stamped into the sheet metal, with all elements relatively combining to reduce aerodynamic drag. At the front end are sharp headlights and a shark-nose grille to establish a truly menacing presence on the road. But part of what makes this hybrid so appealing is the swing-up scissor doors that bring us back to classic muscle cars. The other part, and rightfully so, are the bright blue accents that highlight the twin kidney grille, arched aero door-sill and rear bumper. These two facets combine to solidify this vehicle among the revolutionary supercars of our time. There’s also a large air inlet embedded into the hood, rounding out this incredibly attractive sports car.

Carrying over into the interior cabin are more blue accents that flow with the dash and consoles in the form of LED ambient lighting and optional bright blue seat belts. The belts are a nice accompaniment to the black and ivory leather interior, which likewise blend with black soft touch plastics on the dash. There are also matte silver accents running through the dash as well, highlighting character lines and overall mixing with the variety of materials utilized throughout this incredibly upscale cabin. If its not already clear, this hybrid sports car is amazingly luxurious and features only the most advanced technological components.

A high centre stack and layered dashboard design likewise feature a floating center display screen that encompasses most of the BMW’s technological functions. Most notably, the incredibly helpful and engaging iDrive controller, which bundles infotainment, navigation and satellite radio and can be controlled through the smartphone app for remote access. The 360-degree camera view is also displayed on this screen for enhanced driver assistance, as well as heads-up display above the gauge cluster. Safety features are obviously lacking in this sports car, missing advanced cruise control and only featuring forward collision warning. This intense hybrid also features the world’s first laser high-beam headlights, but this element is not available in Canada and the United States due to safety regulations.

Despite all the outward style and technological advancement evidenced throughout this sports car, the real highlight of this vehicle can be found under the hood with BMW’s hybrid drivetrain. The i8 is generally more of a touring car than a track car, and thus isn’t as fast as you’d think. Instead, this drivetrain strives to maintain balance between sport performance and high efficiency. Starting at the rear axles, this plug-in hybrid holds a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine that produces 231 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque, running with a six-speed automatic gearbox on rear-wheel drive. Paired with this gasoline engine is a large 96-kilowatt electric motor (translating to 131 horsepower) that sits between the front wheels and is powered by a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery. Combining the electric and gas engine, the hybrid drivetrain outputs a total 362 horsepower. For a hybrid sports car, it doesn’t get much better than this powerful and equally fuel-efficient drivetrain.

As it stands, the 2016 BMW i8 is impeccably styled and features all-around sophistication and technological advancement for a truly remarkable hybrid sports car. If you’re looking for a supercar with amazing performance, creative design and fuel-efficiency – it doesn’t get much better than this.

2016 BMW i8
Reviewed by Unhaggle on .
Rating: 8.8 / 10



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General Specs

Engine 1.5000 L
Horsepower @RPM362
Fuel TypeElectric
Body typeCoupe
Number of Doors2
Passenger4
Drive Train4X4 Wheel Drive
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Power and Performance:

This great piece of engineering receives a small 1.5 liter turbocharged three cylinder engine that produces 231 hp and sends power to the rear wheels. This engine is helped out by the electric motor that produces 131 hp and is supplied from Lithium Ion battery pack. Total power of the system is 357 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. With these ratings, i8 falls just shy of getting a supercar moniker. Still, its performance is on par with supercars as it speeds from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds and develops a top speed of 155 mph. Thanks to 11.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, this plug-in offers about 23 miles of electric range alone with some high fuel efficiency figures in addition.

Read more at 2016 Electric Cars.

Interiors and Special Features:

Carrying over into the interior of the 2016 BMW i8 are more blue accents that flow with the dash and consoles in the form of LED ambient lighting and optional bright blue seat belts. The belts are a nice accompaniment to the black and ivory leather interior, which likewise blend with black soft touch plastics on the dash. There are also matte silver accents running through the dash as well, highlighting character lines and overall mixing with the variety of materials utilized throughout this incredibly upscale cabin. If its not already clear, this hybrid sports car is amazingly luxurious and features only the most advanced technological components.

A high centre stack and layered dashboard design likewise feature a floating center display screen that encompasses most of the BMW’s technological functions. Most notably, the incredibly helpful and engaging iDrive controller, which bundles infotainment, navigation and satellite radio and can be controlled through the smartphone app for remote access. The 360-degree camera view is also displayed on this screen for enhanced driver assistance, as well as heads-up display above the gauge cluster. Safety features are obviously lacking in this sports car, missing advanced cruise control and only featuring forward collision warning. This intense hybrid also features the world’s first laser high-beam headlights, but this element is not available in Canada and the United States due to safety regulations.

Safety features:

Otherwise, the BMW i8 coupe comes with the usual suite of safety equipment, including six airbags: a pair in the dash for front-seat occupants, side airbags in the backrests of the front seats, and side-curtain airbags to protect the heads of all passengers. One innovative safety feature is the world's first laser high-beam headlights, now offered on the i8 in Germany but not yet approved for sale in the U.S. A night-time demonstration of these lights, which have auto-dimming that senses the light of oncoming cars, appeared to give a clear, bright, almost daylight-quality pool of light for a far longer distance in front of the car than any other high beam we've experienced. 

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Audio

MP3 player
Remote audio controls: steering wheel mounted
11 harman/kardon speakers subwoofer and surround sound
Audio Connectivity: includes input AUX jack front and USB front
Audio system with AM/FM radio, digital radio, satellite radio colour screen
Antenna

Brakes

Hill holder
4 disc brakes (4 ventilated)
ABS
Electronic hand brake
Cornering brake control
Electronic brake distribution
Brake assist with preview
Brake assist system

Bumpers

Front and rear bumpers

Cargo area

Load restraint: hooks

Charges

Charges: Air Conditioning Tax $ 100.00
Delivery/freight charge: $ 2,095.00
Delivery/freight charge: $ 2,145.00

Convenience

Garage door opener
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Front radar & camera parking distance sensors, rear radar & camera parking distance sensors, side camera parking distance sensors
HDD navigation system: 3D and voice info with traffic info ; includes 8.8-in. colour screen
Rear cross-traffic alert
Apps control
Built-in Apps
Remote air conditioning control ; includes by phone
Remote battery management ; includes battery status check, remote charge activation, remote charge activation timer and remote battery pre-heating includes charge completion alert
Surround view
Driver modes includes engine mapping, steering, suspension, stability control and traction control
Internal Hard Drive : 80.00 GB storage
12V in front
Parking assistance: guidance display for rear parking
Vehicle start button
Bluetooth ; includes phone connection and includes music streaming
Remote control trunk/hatch release
Memorized adjustment: includes
Cruise control with adaptive cruise control
Front reading lights
BMW Assist eCall telematics system advanced auto collision notification and Via SIM in vehicle
Voice activating system; includes radio, phone and naviagtion system
Coming home device
Smart key: ; includes keyless entry and keyless start includes programmable settings
Cargo area light

Dimensions

External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,689, overall width (mm): 1,942, overall height (mm): 1,298, wheelbase (mm): 2,800, front track (mm): 1,644 and rear track (mm): 1,576
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 983, rear headroom (mm): 824, front hip room (mm): 1,522, rear hip room (mm): 1,308, front shoulder room (mm): 1,440 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,260
Cargo capacity(in litres): all seats in place: 133

Doors

Doors: driver and passenger : scissor hinged

Engine

Turbocharged
Engine: 1.5L in-line three-cylinder VALVETRONIC with VVT
Electric power info: battery type: lithium ion, driving range (kms): 37.00, battery amps (Ah): 20.0 and battery kWh: 7.1
Emissions data:
Start/Stop
Energy recuperation

Engine Performance

Power: 362 hp and 420 ft lb of torque
Power consumption 26.9
Fuel consumption(L/100km) : combined= 3.0 ;
Secondary fuel economy:
Secondary power: 231 hp @ 5,800 rpm; 236 lb ft @ 3,700 rpm
Performance: maximum speed (km/h): 250, acceleration 0-60 mph (secs): 4.2, acceleration 0-100 km/h (secs): 4.4 and 120

Fuel

Fuel tank: 42 litre capacity
Additional fuel types unleaded
Fuel system: gasoline direct injection
Fuel: electric and/or unleaded

Hybrid and electric systems

Electric motor 1 : power output (hp): 131.0
Electric driven wheels:
Charging information (based on fastest charge ); duration (hours): 1.50, voltage (V): 240, amps (A): 16, charging information (based on domestic supply ); duration (hours): 3.50, voltage (V): 120, amps (A): 12
Hybrid type: active hybrid
Plug-in

Instrumentation

Compass
Multi-function display screen 8.8 and 1
Main dashboard display
External temperature
Trip computer: includes avg speed, avg fuel econ and fuel range
Low tire pressure monitor displays pressure

Interior Trim

Luxury trim: alloy/leather on shifter, leather on dashboard and none
Floor covering: none

Lights

Cornering lights/curb illumination
Daytime running lights
Headlights: LED with projector beam lens LED
LED brake lights, low beam, side indicator lights, day time running lights, rear lights and high beam
Headlight control with dusk sensor

Locks

Card key power locks ; includes power windows and automatic locking
Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring

Paint

Two-tone metallic paint

Safety

Driver and passenger knee airbags
Airbags 8
Lane departure warning
LATCH
Rear seat belts for driver and passenger
Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
2 head restraints for front seats
Front side airbags
Intelligent driver and passenger front airbag
Collision warning systemfeatures: brake assist, pedestrian avoidance system and visual/acoustic warning
Front to rear curtain airbags

Seats

Front seat centre armrest
Seating: 4 passengers
Rear seats: non-folding individual/sports with seating for two
Seat upholstery: leather
Front driver seat : heated, racing with 3 power adjustments ; details: memorized height, front passenger seat : heated, racing with 3 power adjustments ; details: power height

Service

Main service
Intermediate service 16,000, 12 and 9,942
Intermediate service 16,000 and 12

Steering

Vehicle speed proportional power steering type
Alloy & leather multi-function steering wheel ; includes height adjustment and telescopic adjustment

Storage

Floor console
Cupholders in front row and rear seats

Suspension

Driver selectable responsive suspensionfeatures: electronic-control and Variable Damper Control
Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Transmission

3.680:1 axle ratio
Stability control
Full and part-time 4WD drive with automatic selection
Electronic traction control
Transmission: 6-speed automatic w/manual mode ; incl. paddle shifters

Ventilation

Passenger seat secondary ventilation controls
Ventilation system with cabin filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter
Air conditioning with automatic control, dual-zone

Version

Trim level:
Powertrain type : PHEV
Version information 13 Jan 2016
2-door coupe
Date introduced:
Data completeness

Visibility

High pressure headlight cleaners
Tinted glass
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
Hinge rear window with defroster
Driver and passenger door mirror: auto-dimming, toned, power adjustable with indicator lights
Heated washer
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Front power windows with 2 express

Warranty

Warranty powertrain - OEM 48 months/ 80,000 km
Paint warranty: 48 months/ 80,000 km
Roadside assistance warranty: 48 months/ Unlimited km
Anti-corrosion warranty: 144 months/ Unlimited km
Warranty powertrain - Total: 48 months/ 80,000 km
Warranty whole vehicle - Total: 48 months/ 80,000 km
Warranty battery: 96 months/ 160,000 km
Warranty electric systems 96, 160,000 and 99,420
Warranty whole vehicle - OEM: 48 months/ 80,000 km
Full service warranty: 48 months/ 80,000 km

Weights

Weights: published curb weight (kg): 1,575 and Manufacturer’s own

Wheels

Front alloy wheels: 20"x 7.5", rear alloy wheels: 20"x 8.5"
Front conventional tires 215/45/W includes: low rolling resistance, rear conventional tires 245/40/W includes: low rolling resistance
Tire kit