Hybrid sports cars are increasingly common thanks to electricity's performance-enhancing qualities, but the BMW i8 Roadster is more about looking fast than going fast.

Still, the BMW provides a show-stopping entrance regardless of whether its dihedral doors open on the hardtop coupe or convertible i8 roadster.

A user-friendly ride and comfortable front seats make the 2020 i8 usable every day; however, its limited storage space and compromised cabin access might cross it off most people's list.

We would pay more for the exclusive open-air driving experience provided by the BMW i8 roadster. The ride is surprisingly civil and bumps in the road are felt, but never harshly.

Every model of BMW i8 Roadster has niceties such as leather upholstery, a head-up display, heated front seats, a Harman/Kardon sound system, and Apple CarPlay integration.

However, we'd spice things up with the Tera World package that brings ceramic controls, black brake calipers, blue seatbelts, and an exclusive brown interior.

Those looking to maximize the BMW i8's wow factor should consider adding the adaptive LED headlights with what BMW calls Laserlight.

Every model of BMW i8 Roadster has niceties such as leather upholstery, a head-up display, heated front seats, a Harman/Kardon sound system, and Apple CarPlay integration.

BMW offers a single powertrain in the i8 Roadster. It mates a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder gas engine with an 11.6-kWh battery pack and two electric motors.

We'd prefer more feedback, especially in a vehicle with sporting intentions. The ride is surprisingly civil and bumps in the road are felt, but never harshly.

We'd prefer more feedback, especially in a vehicle with sporting intentions. The ride is surprisingly civil and bumps in the road are felt, but never harshly.

The BMW i8 roadster has seating for only two passengers, with the folding top taking up the space that is occupied by a pair of jump seats in the coupe.

The BMW i8 Roadster hasn't been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Also typical is the BMW i8 Roadster's warranty on hybrid-powertrain components. Its complimentary scheduled maintenance, however, sets the i8 apart from the competition.

The BMW i8 Roadster's rear cargo area is long but shallow—unlike some mid-engined sports cars, there's no storage in a front trunk

The system of BMW i8 Roadster is largely intuitive and displays on a sharp-looking 8.8-inch touchscreen situated atop the dashboard.