2017
BMW i8

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$143,400
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Notable features

Plug-in hybrid sports car with 15 miles of all-electric range
Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic body, aluminum chassis
Electric front-drive, gas rear-drive
Swing-wing doors
Recharges in 1.5 hours on Level 2 service
Laser high-beam headlights available

The good & the bad

The good

Supercar looks
Brisk acceleration
Efficiency versus exotic competitors
Interior quality
Ride quality

The bad

Light but feels heavy
Difficult entry/exit
Doors complicate access
Tiny backseat
Requires premium gas
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification
196-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.7
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

By Harver Kendrick from Texas
Test drove this car
June 30, 2018

Nice bmw car for sale 100% guarantees

It a nice car texted and used for sometime it has all good and set interior with alloy wheel it a nice car I guarantee you 100% for it and also 2years warrantee
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
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By Sanjay ray from Dehri-on-sone,Rohtas
Owns this car
May 29, 2018

It is the best car I ever seen .

This car is wonderful because of its stylish look and it is too comfortable and I will recommend my friends buy this car only because it has nice looks and it's speed is amazing when my son will become elder I will purchase this car for him .He also likes this car too much sometimes when he will feel boring then he will go and sit in the car for hours and he will play there OK I have told much about this car so good bye...
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 BMW i8?

The 2017 BMW i8 is available in 1 trim level:

  • (1 style)

What is the electric range of the 2017 BMW i8?

The 2017 BMW i8 can travel 15 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

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Is the 2017 BMW i8 reliable?

The 2017 BMW i8 has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 BMW i8 owners.

Is the 2017 BMW i8 a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 BMW i8. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 5.0

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