BMW has given its 8 Series a makeover as part of its midlife update. See SA pricing details for the latest BMW 8 Series below!

The new head-turning BMW 8 Series arrived in South Africa back in 2019 and BMW has now implemented a Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) in an effort to keep the model bang-up-to-date in terms of styling and equipment.

The 8 Series is offered in varying body styles including the Coupe, Cabriolet and Gran Coupe with the range being headlined by the M8 Competition.

What’s changed?

The illuminated kidney grille withU-shaped grille slats is the easiest way to recognise the updated 8 Series.

Starting with the exterior changes, all 8 Series model variants (barring the M8) now feature the M Sport package as standard. However, perhaps the most significant styling addition is the ‘Iconic Glow’ kidney grille (also standard) which illuminates when the car is unlocked or when a door is opened. Some might find this feature to be too gimmicky but you will be able to disable the feature if you wish.

The M Sport treatment adds aerodynamically-optimised elements in body colour seen on the front apron, side skirts and rear apron. The latest 8 can be identified by its horizontal slats while the diffuser insert in the rear apron is finished in Dark Shadow metallic. The look is finished off with double-spoke 19-inch M light-alloy wheels with M sports brakes with blue callipers.

The M850i xDrive derivatives gain the M8’s M exterior mirrors and front spoiler attachment while the M850i xDrive Coupe gains an M rear spoiler. Other new features for the M850i XDrive include a powerful M sports brake system, M sports differential and Y-spoke 10-inch M light-alloy wheels. An optional M Sport Package Professional adds a black grille, black callipers, black spoiler and Shadowline headlights.

As part of BMW M GmbH’s 50th anniversary, buyers can also have the optional, classic “BMW Motorsport” logo fitted on the bonnet, tailgate and wheel hub covers. A total of 4 new body colours will also be offered and they include Skyscraper Grey metallic, San Remo Green metallic, M Portimao Blue metallic and BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic. Additionally, 2 new wheel choices will also be offered.

Moving inside, BMW Individual Merino leather is also standard but the most notable change is the fitment of BMW Live Cockpit Professional which is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, replacing the previous 10.25-inch digital interface.

When will the updated BMW 8 Series come to South Africa?

Pricing and local specifications for the BMW 8 Series and M8 Competition will be communicated closer to launch.

Current powertrains for the BMW 8 Series will be carried over (barring the diesel derivatives) and BMW South Africa has confirmed that local customers can expect to see the new BMW M8 Competition Coupé, the BMW M8 Competition Cabriolet and the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé in local showrooms from the third quarter of 2022.

The BMW M8 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine delivering 460 kW and 750 Nm and comes mated with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The M850i xDrive employs the same powertrain but is tuned to deliver 390 kW and 750 Nm.

Buyers can also opt for a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder petrol engine (840i) with 250 kW and 500 Nm while the previous 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine (840d) with 235 kW and 680 Nm has now been committed from BMW’s local pricelist.

What is the price of the BMW 8 Series in South Africa?

BMW 840i Gran Coupe – R1 770 000

BMW M850i xDrive Coupe – R2 280 000

BMW M850i x-Drive Convertible – R2 430 000

BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe – R3 350 000

BMW M8 Competition Coupe – R3 400 000

BMW M8Competition Convertible – R3 550 000

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