New options on i8's built from march 2016 onwards?

tomwac · 01-26-2016, 04:31 PM

As I'm close to ordering one, and the dealer doesn't have the info (yet), what other options will be available (if any) except for the smart key? I saw a post from a BMW employee somewhere here mentioning a new interior color. Any chance of adaptive cruise control and/or blind spot indicator?

Also, I never saw that combination, but is it possible to special order the blue strips on the side, but not on the front (grills) and on the back?

murderwasthebass · 01-27-2016, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwac

As I'm close to ordering one, and the dealer doesn't have the info (yet), what other options will be available (if any) except for the smart key? I saw a post from a BMW employee somewhere here mentioning a new interior color. Any chance of adaptive cruise control and/or blind spot indicator?

Also, I never saw that combination, but is it possible to special order the blue strips on the side, but not on the front (grills) and on the back?

That may have been me. It actually turns out that Amido has been an interior color offered before and is available with the Giga world. My mistake.

The only new option available for 2016 are the Laserlights. Also, the "Pure Impulse" program is standard now. For info on Pure Impulse go to www.bmw-i-pure-impulse.com

IS350 · 03-07-2016, 07:35 AM

Is adaptive cruise definitely not an option on the 2015?

Aye-eight · 03-19-2016, 01:41 AM

My i8 has adaptive cruise control. Me. ;-)

Sorry, couldn't resist.

kip1 · 03-19-2016, 06:30 PM

Also carbon trim, smart key and Red color are new.

YWGT3 · 03-20-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Aye-eight

My i8 has adaptive cruise control. Me. ;-)

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Well, if put that way, I've got active: lane change, park assist and brake assist to boot. ;-) On a somber note, there will come a point where all these driving aids will offset or diminish one's ability to appreciate the freedom and visceral aspects of spirited driving.

Aye-eight · 03-21-2016, 03:50 PM

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Well, if put that way, I've got active: lane change, park assist and brake assist to boot. ;-) On a somber note, there will come a point where all these driving aids will offset or diminish one's ability to appreciate the freedom and visceral aspects of spirited driving.

My thoughts, exactly.

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