Which BMW 8 Series years have ventilated (cooled) seats?
The BMW 8 Series offers ventilated (cooled) seats in 8 of the 8 model years we have trim data for (2019–2026). It first appears in 2019, optional on the M850i xDrive (Coupe). In 2026 it's standard on the 840i (Gran Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe), and not available on the 840i (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Coupe) and M850i xDrive (Coupe).
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the 840i (Gran Coupe), 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe). Not on the 840i (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Coupe) and M850i xDrive (Coupe). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the M850i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe), Base and Competition. Optional on the 840i (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe) and 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the M850i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe), Base and Competition. Optional on the 840i (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe) and 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the M850i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe), Base and Competition. Optional on the 840i (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe) and 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the M850i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe), Base and Competition. Optional on the 840i (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe) and 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the M850i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe) and Base. Optional on the 840i (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe) and 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the M850i xDrive (Convertible), M850i xDrive (Coupe), M850i xDrive (Gran Coupe), Base and Competition. Optional on the 840i (Convertible), 840i xDrive (Convertible), 840i (Coupe), 840i xDrive (Coupe), 840i (Gran Coupe) and 840i xDrive (Gran Coupe) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2019 | Optional | Optional on the M850i xDrive (Coupe) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the M850i xDrive (Convertible). |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with ventilated (cooled) seats
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Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof