2016 BMW i
2016 BMW i in Akron, OH
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32 City
42 Highway
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Trim Levels Exterior
The i8 is a boldly-styled plug-in hybrid that rolls on 20-inch wheels and features automatic LED headlights, as well as LED fog lights and tailights. Its doors scissor up and forward, sweeping above the roofline to allow stylish entry and exit. Numerous accent pieces set off the body cladding and channel air strategically around the coupe's body. Unlike the i8, the i3 does not have super car aspirations like its hybrid mate; rather, it is a four-door electric hatchback urban commuter. The i3 is offered in three trim packages: Tera World, Giga World, and Mega World, which is the base level. In Mega World form, the i3 has 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tailights, and a short hood and wide grille.
Engine Power
The 2016 BMW i8 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline three-cylinder engine that is mated to an electric motor and lithium ion battery pack to produce 357 horsepower and a stout 420 lb-ft of torque. The i3 electric motor is rated at 125 kilowatts, is connected to lithium ion batteries, and can provide 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Even without the range-extending generator that is an option on the i3, the EPA still estimates a range of over 80 miles. Add the range-extending generator and the range almost doubles. For an i3 so equipped, acceleration does decline due to the extra weight of the additional two-cylinder gas generator.
Performance
The gasoline three-cylinder engine in the i8 drives the rear wheels, while power from the battery pack is delivered via electric motor to the front wheels, giving the i8 all-wheel drive and the ability to race from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. Although the i3 is not built for speed, it can manage a zero to 60 run in 6.6 seconds when properly equipped.
Interior
The i8 is available in a single trim level with leather upholstery, heated power seats, and 2+2 seating in the sport coupe tradition. Navigation is standard, as is a Harman Kardon sound system with 11 speakers. The i3 comes with BMW's iDrive electronics interface with a 6.5-inch touchscreen, navigation, satellite radio, HD radio, and DC fast charging port.
Safety Features
The i8 and i3 come equipped with front side air bags and side curtain air bags. Traction and stability controls are also standard, as is BMW's Assist emergency communications that will automatically make notification in the event of a crash, allow for roadside assistance on demand, and help in recovery efforts if the vehicle is ever stolen.<p></p>Both the i3 and the i8 bring the future of driving to today's streets, and the prestige of a historic luxury mark to electric and hybrid vehicles.
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