BMW

BMW i8

Price $150,000
Fuel consumption 8.1 – 8.4 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 72%(view ratings)
Even though the i8 sports car is on sale now, its sci-fi styling and gull-wing doors seem like they’ve landed from the future! The plug-in hybrid drivetrain stays on the high-tech theme: midship 228-hp turbo three-cylinder with six-speed automatic, teamed with a 129-hp electric motor up front working with a two-speed automatic (one for electric-only driving, the other for hybrid operation). The combination offers a peak of 357 horsepower and 420 lbs.-ft. of torque, delivering performance that is nothing short of electrifying!

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 72%
Driving 9/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 4/10
Reliability N/A
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2015

N/A

Pros

  • True fuel economy
  • Solid performances
  • Great road holding
  • Precise steering with good feedback
  • Nice style

Cons

  • No blind-spot detection system
  • Tires offer poor resistance
  • Windows don't lower all the way down
  • Unimpressive EcoPro mode
  • Very limited rear visibility

Recalls

none