The BMW i8 is priced at £104,540,
yet still represents huge value for money for the select few who are fortunate
enough to buy one. Here, Big Motoring World reviews the momentous technology of
the i8 which also combines with Apple Watch.
The i8
The i8 boasts a complex petrol-electric
hybrid powertrain and carbon fibre construction which set it apart from many
previous hybrids. It has a concept-car look and a class-leading infotainment
system which gives it a full driving experience.
The technology
BMW released a smartphone app in
the initial i8 launch, but now things have been taken up a level. Owners can
now remotely control functions on the car directly from their wrists using
Apple Watch, which includes controlling car heating, flashing the headlights
and the radio. The smartphone app has even more features, including sharing
your eco stats with other i8 users. The app includes building a navigation
route to your preferred destination and hooking it up to your i8’s Drive System
before you’ve even set foot in the car.
Future
Unlike much of recent technology,
the BMW technology is all useful and adds to your driving experience.
Connectivity and internet access needs to be at a premium for the full
realisation of this technology to be discovered, but this is a clear step in
the right direction for BMW. It is expected that this technology will continue
into further developments by BMW which will filter down into other models.
Big Motoring World
Big Motoring World is the
largest independent seller of used BMWs and Mercedes-Benz in the UK. June’s
figures showed the highest ever sales in 20 years of business, and
the company has plans to expand even further in the coming months. Based in
London and Kent, Big Motoring World hold over 1000 cars so we are sure to have
the perfect car for you. Check out Big
Motoring World’s press page for the latest news and information.
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