I have experienced no problems with this car. (Read more about how we rate cars.). Search pre-owned 2019 BMW i8 listings to find the best local deals. The rear seats of the coupe are largely vestigial, the roadster skips them altogether. That much money can buy cars with better performance, but none of them look like they can do the breaststroke when the doors open. The seats are very comfortable and the cooling system is amazing. Detailed advice for you - the tradie - on what car is right for you and your job. This year, the i8’s electric motor was upgraded for more power, which bumps up the overall output to 369 hp, up 12 hp from 2017, the last year the i8 was available. *National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, VehicleHistory.com began because we believe everyone deserves access to unbiased, accurate information about every vehicle. The roadster would do slightly better, only because it promises less. The EPA rates the i8 coupe and convertible at 27 mpg combined and 18 miles of all-electric range. Opting for “Sport” mode asks for the most from the turbo-3 and electric powertrain combination, although its performance falls short of similarly priced peers from Porsche, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz. © 2020 The Car Connection. The 2019 BMW i8 now has a roadster variant and along with the coupe model. (Read more about how we rate cars.).

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The i8 Roadster is similarly equipped and costs about $16,000 more to start. Compare prices of all BMW i Series's sold on CarsGuide over the last 6 months. The seats are very comfortable and the cooling system is amazing. Wondering how much air to put in your tyres?

But if frugality—not flash—is the primary goal, there are better options. Drives wonderful, I mean it is like gliding on clouds. I do not have any problems with my vehicle. That could be because of the dramatic wing doors and futuristic shape, its laser headlights at night, or the 2019 i8’s silent propulsion for up to 18 miles. Driven like a sports car, the i8 keeps pace with other sport coupes, although it may get lost behind hot-shoed drivers in 911s, R8s, or GT-Rs. Once the battery is depleted, the i8 switches to “Comfort” mode, which is its default setting, and the BMW operates like a traditional hybrid. The bottom sills of the doors are just a few inches higher than the bottom cushions of the front seats, and maneuvering around the steering wheel can be a challenge for the driver. The car has exceptional speed, little mileage and is able to withstand many weather conditions.

Standard wheel sizes on the BMW I8 spans from 20x7 inches. Or it may steal attention because, even after more than four years on sale, it’s a very rare sight. Comfortable and extremely reliable, with great looks. My BMW i8 is a really nice car and I love how it can be for sports and work.

The BMW I8 is also known as the BMW Vision Ergonomics Dynamics in markets outside Australia.

In traditional supercar fashion, the 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster please many people as it travels down the road, but not many extra passengers. The process of getting into and out of the i8 eventually gets easier, but scuffs on the dashboard will be an indication of the two-door’s relatively steep learning curve.
Wheel size for the 2019 BMW I8 will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. For the price of a starter house, the 2019 BMW i8 comes with impressive standard equipment—as it should. The i8 is rated for premium fuel for its turbo-3 engine.

When it was new more than five years ago, the BMW i8 represented a significant departure for the conservative brand—perhaps a styling exercise for the future of the automaker. Its hybrid powertrain and turbo-3 combo are more powerful this year and can fling the coupe or roadster to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The updated model has more power, a longer driving range, and new interior trims. A former Editor of Drive, Toby remains one of our senior road test and feature contributors. Fuel consumption for the 2019 BMW I8 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features. It’s equally striking and an even rarer sight on roads than the coupe. Ideally a two-seater, the BMW i8 comes impressively equipped with leather seats, an 8.8-inch touchscreen, and big 20-inch wheels. The innovative hybrid power of the BMW i8 allows for up to 370 miles of driving before needing to refuel or recharge.

Nominally a four-seat coupe or two-seat convertible, the i8 is best for two with or without a roof.
The i8 (and i3) are constructed with a lightweight carbon fiber body structure that sits atop a rolling aluminum chassis that carries its running gear. The 11.6-kwh battery pack can power the i8 for up to 18 miles on electricity alone, according to the EPA and the BMW two-door can accelerate up to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

Compared to supercars, the 2019 BMW i8 is very fuel efficient. Love everything about... © 2020 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. A BMW is like the best car out their that runs pretty smooth, It's pretty d**n great! research process is at the heart of what we do and remains our number one priority. The BMW I8 is available with the following fuel types: ULP and Hyb/PULP. The new roadster can push that price to nearly $200,000.

2019 BMW i8; BMW; coupe; hybrid; i8; sports car; Toby Hagon. The body wraps tightly around its 20-inch wheels and a pair of fins from the hood arch over the taillights to create open space above the rear wheels. Both add special colors for the interior and unique brake calipers for $2,500 on coupes, $3,700 for the roadster. If that kind of level headedness at either agency changes, we’ll update this space. BMW says the battery pack’s central transmission tunnel location protects it in a crash.

Standard wheel sizes on the BMW I8 spans from 20x7 inches.