Facelifted BMW 8 Series Unveiled, India Launch Expected Later In 2022

BMW has taken the wraps off the facelifted 8 Series, and fortunately, the 2022 coupe is as good-looking as ever with no OTT design changes. 

As part of the facelift, the 8 Series now gets new 20-inch alloy wheels, eight colour options (four metallic and as many matte finishes), a new splitter on the front bumper (and the rear bumper gets a diffuser), and an illuminated kidney grille.

Inside, BMW’s larger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system (up from 10.25-inches) makes its presence felt in the 8. Another change is the new carbon fibre-finished sports front seats, which look drop-dead gorgeous. But they have that unnecessary bit of carbon fibre between the legs, so men, please watch out while stepping in and out to avoid the oohs and aahs.

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Powertrains are market-specific, and the choices include six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines and the fantastic twin-turbo V8. In India, the pre-facelift 8 Series is powered by a 340PS 3-litre turbo-petrol (as the base option) and a 600PS 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol, both paired with an 8-speed automatic. We locked in our bossman in the rear seats of the M8 two-door coupe, and he came away quite impressed. 

Like before, the facelifted 8 Series is available as a two- and four- door coupe and a convertible. In India, the standard car is a four-door coupe, while the M8 is an exclusive 2-door. 

The facelifted 8 Series will renew its rivalry with the Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-AMG GT 4 door coupe, and the Audi RS7 Sportback.