BMW i8 Review

BMW i8 is one of the best looking vehicles that you can find in Sri Lanka as of now. In fact, it is a dream vehicle for most Sri Lankans. BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid vehicle. All vehicles in the “i” series come along with electric driving features. Due to the favorable tax schemes, dozens of i8s came to the Sri Lankan market. In this article, we will share what the BMW i8 is all about.

Unique appearance is the biggest selling point of BMW i8. You are not encouraged to turn on the front bonnet of the car. That’s because the engine comes in the rear of the vehicle, and the battery is under the front bonnet. There are some variations in the car. For example, the Protonic version comes with laser lights. Blinker lights and day-time running lights are the same. You will fall in love with the curves that come with the vehicle. The car comes with a 120 mm ground clearance.

The center of gravity of BMW i8 is quite low. Therefore, you will be able to get a better performance without a struggle. In other words, you can easily drive the car while experiencing its maximum performance. The iconic kidney grills are seen in the front. There are air vents on the front, which will cool down batteries.

You can see a true aerodynamics appearance in BMW i8. You will fall in love with the edges and curves that you can see in the design. It provides maximum airflow and deliver outstanding performance. You can get silver-metallic turbine wheels. There is a blue-package, which comes as an added option with the car. You can see the charging port to the side of the left hand front wheel of this car.

Another great thing about BMW i8 is that it comes with butterfly doors. It provides a unique sports car appearance when the doors are open. If you dream about getting the look and feel of a sports car, you may settle down with BMW i8 without keeping any second thoughts in mind.

The rear appearance of BMW i8 will never disappoint you. That’s because you can see the futuristic alien look in the rear as well. Brake lights and reverse lights are separated. Rear design offers better ground clearance, which will support aerodynamics. Exhaust of the engine is not clearly seen, but you can find it under the right rear side panel. You will get very little boot space with the car. It is covered with a Gorilla glass. There are two heat vents found under the rear glass as well.

BMW i8 has a 1.5-litre engine. It offers all-wheel-drive, along with 6-speed automatic transmission. You will be able to drive the vehicle in electric-only mode. It offers a range of around 30km. Front battery will provide power to the front wheels, whereas the rear battery will provide power to the rear wheels. It will take around two hours for you to charge the battery of this car when you charge from home.

Even though this car comes with a 1.5-litre engine, it can deliver a better power output from the in-built lithium ion battery. If you are running BMW i8 on sports mode, you will get a fuel consumption of around 5kmpl to 7kmpl. But if you are driving in the hybrid mode, you can get a fuel consumption of around 15kmpl to 20kmpl. It will cost around Rs. 6,000 to fill up the fuel tank.

There are some outstanding safety features available in BMW i8. For example, it comes with 360-degree cameras. Handling the car will not be a major problem.

Getting into the BMW i8 will not be so easy. That’s because it has bucket seats located closer to the ground. You can easily open and close the door, regardless of its butterfly design.

When you start the engine, it will be in electric mode. After you hit on the gas pedal, you can kick-off the engine. Since this is among the best BMW vehicles, it offers a premium interior and a built-in quality. Interior comes in many different colors as brown and beige. The car offers Harmon Kardon sounds.

There is a head-up display on top of the dashboard. This will project your driving speed to the windscreen. It has a cockpit-display, which offers all useful information. The appearance of cockpit display would change depending on the driving mode.

The iconic BMW gear lever is present in this car. The car comes with paddle shifters as well. Driver and passenger can receive a decent headroom and leg space. However, there aren’t any door bins on this car, as this is not designed for day to day use, but to be used as a sports car. he BMW infotainment system of BMW i8 is fancy and it offers you the chance to have complete control over the car.

BMW i8 is not designed for four adults. Instead, we can recommend it as a car where two adults and two kids can travel with ease. No rear doors are available, and you will have to move forward the front seats and get to the rear seats.

When you are driving in the electric mode, you will not hear any sounds at all. The electric mode offers a day to day driving experience that you can get out of a traditional car. But if you want to unlock maximum performance, you will need to switch to the sports mode or kick-off the engine. The cockpit offers a futuristic driving experience with a high level of driving pleasure.

Controlling BMW i8 as you drive will not be a challenge. You will even be able to drive at very fast speeds while having complete control over the car. It offers both power and comfort along with an elegant sporty design. You can consider BMW i8 as one of the best cars available to buy in Sri Lanka as of now.