For the second time in succession, BMW i clinched victory at the World Car Awards in the category World Green Car. Following the success of the i3 the previous year, the i8 was awarded this prestigious award at the New York International Auto Show.
The sports car's combination of groundbreaking plug-in hybrid drive technology and innovative lightweight construction together with its avant-garde design was honoured by the international jury at the World Car Awards.
"I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of the team in Munich," said Dr. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and Marketing BMW, speaking at the Award Ceremony in New York. "The BMW i8 represents the future with its unique lightweight construction and unrivalled connectivity. To win this award for the second year in a row shows that our BMW i products are truly leading the world."
The i8 is the BMW's third model to be honoured with the World Green Car Award at the World Car Awards, following the 118d in 2008 and the i3 the previous year.
