Trims and features
What changed for 2014
First year we have trim data for.
2014 i8 Coupe trims
| Base | |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| Starting MSRP | $135,700 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5L BMW TwinPower Turbo I3 |
| Horsepower | 357 hp |
| Torque | 420 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic (rear) / 2-speed automatic (front) |
| Gears | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 28 mpg |
| Electric range | 15 mi |
| Size and capability | |
| Seats | 4 |
| Trunk | 4.7 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in |
| Length | 184.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb |
| Tech | |
| Audio | Harman Kardon |
| Comfort | |
| Seats | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Front |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | |
| Wheels | 20 in |
Packages and options (16)
| Base | |
|---|---|
| Giga World $2,000 | Optional |
| Pure Impulse World $10,800 | Optional |
| Tera World $3,000 | Optional |
| 20" BMW i Light Alloy Turbine Wheels Style 625 with Mixed Tires | Optional |
| 20" BMW i Light Alloy W Spoke Wheels Style 470 with Mixed Tires | Standard |
| Crystal White Pearl Metallic with BMW i Frozen Blue Accent $1,800 | Optional |
| Crystal White Pearl Metallic with Frozen Grey Accent $1,800 | Optional |
| Ionic Silver Metallic with BMW i Frozen Blue Accent | Optional |
| Protonic Blue Metallic with Frozen Grey Accent | Optional |
| Sophisto Grey Metallic with BMW i Frozen Blue Accent | Optional |
| Sophisto Grey Metallic with Frozen Grey Accent | Optional |
| Giga Amido Full Perforated Leather | Optional |
| Giga Ivory White Full Perforated Leather | Optional |
| Mega Carum Spice Grey Leather with Cloth | Optional |
| Pure Impulse Carum Spice Grey Full Perforated Leather | Optional |
| Tera Exclusive Dalbergia Brown with Cloth | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 228 hp | AWD | 27 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 1 | Electrical system (1) | — |
| 2019 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 228 hp | AWD | 27 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 228 hp | AWD | 28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 362 hp | AWD | 28 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 3 | Electrical system (2) | — |
| 2015 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 362 hp | AWD | 28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 5 | Electrical system (2) | — |
| 2014 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 362 hp | AWD | 28 mpg | — | — | — | Suspension (1) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Head-up displayAWD or 4WDHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric360-degree cameraHeated front seatsLeather seatsRemote start
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BMW i8 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | BMW I8 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | BMW I8 PHEV 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | BMW I8 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | BMW I8 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | I8 Coupe | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | I8 Coupe | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2017 | i8 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2016 | i8 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2015 | i8 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2014 | i8 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 28 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.