2015 i8
Design; technological innovation; excellent fuel economy for a performance hybrid; exclusivity
The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid is an all-new model for 2015. The car's striking styling departs from the rest of the BMW model range, and the all-wheel-drive sports car combines power from a 3-cylinder turbocharged engine and an all-electric motor. The resulting output is an impressive 357 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, all while returning an EPA-estimated miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) of 76. The BMW i8 will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, and it starts at $136,500.