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The i8 is ‘intelligently connected’ with an
embedded SIM card that provides navigation
services – hello hologram that pops up on the
windscreen – emergency call and concierge
service options. There’s also an i Remote App
which enables the driver to control their i8 via
their smartphones. Need to check the charge?
Tap into your iPhone. Forgot where you parked
in the Shoppes parking at Marina Bay Sands? No
problem, the location will display on a map and
if, for some reason, you can’t spot its iconic body,
you can make the horn beep and the lights flash.
Helpful for any senior moments. The ‘in-house’
wifi means even if your phone is safely away in
your bag… you can still find the nearest gas station
or plug-in leccy’ box.
Torrey was definitely taken with the in-
car technology. “The self-proclaimed ‘smart
car’ equipment is note-worthy including the
holographic display of your speed, the speed limit
and navigation system. BMW is at the forefront
of the industry here, in particular with the
development of the electrical performance vehicle
as evidenced by their commitment to Formula
E. The i8 is performance personified without the
sacrifice of comfort.”◼
“The i8 is performance
personified without the
sacrifice of comfort.”
Polo&More’s motoring writer, Torrey Jay Dorsey with the BMW i8
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