This list covers 64 cars that start with I, from “i3” to “i40”. It includes electric hatchbacks, family sedans, off-road SUVs, city cars and classic Italian grand tourers. You can use it to identify a car you spotted on the street, research a used purchase or settle a friendly debate.
Cars are four-wheeled passenger vehicles that people use to get to work, carry their families and explore new places. Some have changed history, like the BMW “Isetta”, a tiny bubble-shaped microcar that helped keep BMW in business during the 1950s.
Below you’ll find the table with the car name, brand, type, production years and description.
i3
BMW’s first mass-produced electric car, built with a carbon-fiber passenger cell and a quirky upright shape. Many versions offered an optional gasoline range extender for longer trips.
i4
A sleek electric four-door coupe-style sedan based on the 4 Series Gran Coupe. It combines rear-drive or all-wheel-drive performance with a roomy hatchback-style trunk.
i5
The all-electric version of the 5 Series executive sedan. It offers a quiet cabin, long range and a high-performance M60 variant.
i7
The electric flagship of BMW’s 7 Series. It has a plush rear cabin, a large cinema-style screen and strong acceleration in its top versions.
i8
A futuristic plug-in hybrid coupe with scissor doors and a three-cylinder engine paired with electric motors. It mixed supercar looks with everyday fuel economy.
ID.3
Volkswagen’s compact electric hatchback and the first model on its ID family platform. It is sized like a Golf and sold mainly in Europe.
ID.4
A compact electric SUV that became Volkswagen’s main EV for markets including the US and China. It offers rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
ID.5
A sloping-roof version of the ID.4, with the same electric underpinnings and a sportier profile.
ID.7
A large electric fastback aimed at the Passat’s audience. It has a long range and a spacious interior.
ID. Buzz
A modern electric take on the classic VW Microbus, with retro two-tone styling. It comes as a passenger van or cargo van.
Ibiza
SEAT’s long-running small hatchback, named after the Spanish island. It has been through several generations and is a staple of European roads.
Idea
A tall, roomy small car based on the Punto platform. It was popular in Europe and Brazil for its practicality.
Ignis
A small, boxy crossover with a high seating position. The name returned in 2016 with a funky retro-inspired design.
Iltis
A rugged four-wheel-drive utility vehicle built for the German army and other forces. Its name is German for polecat.
Imp
A small British car with a rear-mounted aluminum engine. It was built in Scotland and also sold under several other brand names.
Impala
One of America’s best-selling cars, famous for its long, low look and tail fins in the early years. It came back several times over six decades.
Imperator 108i
A low-slung German supercar with gullwing doors and a Mercedes-Benz V8. Only a handful were built by hand.
Imperial
Chrysler’s top-of-the-line luxury car for much of the 20th century. It was a separate brand from 1955 to 1975.
Impreza
A compact sedan and hatchback with standard all-wheel drive. Its WRX versions became rally legends.
Indica
India’s first fully homegrown passenger car, praised for its roomy cabin and diesel economy.
Indigo
A sedan version of the Indica with a trunk added, popular as a family car and taxi in India.
Indy
A four-seat Italian coupe with a V8 engine and a fastback roofline, styled by Vignale.
Ineos Grenadier
A boxy, utilitarian four-wheel-drive vehicle inspired by the classic Land Rover Defender. It uses BMW engines and is built for tough terrain.
Inca
A small panel van and car-derived delivery vehicle based on the Ibiza and Volkswagen Caddy.
Infiniti QX
Infiniti’s line of luxury SUVs, ranging from compact to full-size models.
Innocenti Mini
An Italian-built version of the British Mini, sold with a more modern hatchback body styled by Bertone.
Innova
A popular family minivan in India and Southeast Asia, known for its reliability and flexible seating for up to eight people.
Inspire
A mid-size Honda sedan sold mainly in Japan, closely related to the Accord and the Acura TL.
Insight
Honda’s first hybrid in the US and a pioneer of fuel economy. The first generation was a two-seat coupe, and later versions were practical hatchbacks and sedans.
Insignia
A European family sedan and hatchback that replaced the Vectra and won Car of the Year in 2009. It also sold as the Buick Regal in the US.
Integra
A sporty compact known for its high-revving engine and crisp handling. The Type R version is a favorite among enthusiasts, and the name returned in 2022.
Interceptor
A British grand tourer with an Italian-styled body and an American V8 engine. It featured a big curved rear window.
Intermeccanica Italia
A small-volume sports coupe built in Turin with a Ford V8. It was hand-finished and aimed at wealthy buyers.
International Scout
One of America’s first sport utility vehicles, a tough, boxy off-roader made by a farm equipment maker. It is a popular collectible today.
Intrepid
A Chrysler cab-forward sedan with a roomy interior and sleek styling, sold as an everyday family car and police vehicle.
Intrigue
Oldsmobile’s mid-size sedan from its late years, designed to draw younger buyers with sharper styling and a V6 engine.
Invicta
A full-size Buick with big V8 power, sold as a step up from the LeSabre.
Ion
Saturn’s compact sedan and coupe, with plastic body panels and an unusual center-mounted gauge cluster.
Ioniq
Hyundai’s first dedicated electrified car, offered as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric.
Ioniq 5
A retro-styled electric crossover with very fast charging and a flat floor that gives a roomy cabin.
Ioniq 6
A streamlined electric sedan built for efficiency, with a very low drag coefficient and a long range.
Ioniq 9
A large three-row electric SUV that is Hyundai’s biggest EV.
Inster
A small electric city car with a boxy design. It is sold as the Casper Electric in Korea.
Ipsum
A Japanese family minivan based on the Camry platform, sold in some markets as the Picnic.
iQ
An ultra-compact four-seat city car with a tiny footprint, designed for tight parking and crowded urban streets.
Isetta
A bubble-shaped microcar with a front-opening door that helped keep BMW afloat in the 1950s. It was originally designed by the Italian firm Iso.
Isis
A tall five-door people carrier sold in Japan, with sliding rear doors on one side and a large cabin for its size.
Islero
A front-engined V12 coupe from Lamborghini, built in tiny numbers, with a more conservative design than its mid-engine siblings.
Iso Fidia
A four-door Italian sedan with American V8 power and styling by Ghia.
Iso Grifo
A low, wide Italian coupe designed by Giugiaro and Bertone, powered by a Chevrolet V8.
Iso Lele
A four-seat Italian coupe with American V8 power, designed by Bertone as a more practical Iso.
Iso Rivolta IR 300
The first car from Italian maker Iso, a V8 coupe styled by Bertone and aimed at the Ferrari crowd.
Isuzu Impulse
A sporty Japanese coupe with styling touches from Giugiaro and handling work from Lotus. It was sold as the Geo Storm in the US in later years.
IS
Lexus’s compact sports sedan, built to compete with the BMW 3 Series. It is known for smooth engines and a comfortable, quiet ride.
I-Pace
Jaguar’s first all-electric car, a sleek SUV that won World Car of the Year in 2019. Production ended in 2024.
i-MiEV
One of the first mass-market electric cars, a small, tall Japanese hatchback. It was also sold under Peugeot and Citroën names.
iOn
A small electric city car based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, aimed at short urban trips.
iX
BMW’s electric flagship SUV, with a bold grille, a minimalist interior and a long range.
iX1
A compact electric SUV based on the X1, with a roomy cabin and brisk acceleration.
iX3
The electric version of the X3 mid-size SUV, offered with rear-wheel drive and a long range.
i10
Hyundai’s small city car, sold mainly in Europe and India, known for being cheap to run and easy to park.
i20
A small hatchback sold in Europe and India that sits between the i10 and i30. It has a hot N version.
i30
Hyundai’s Golf-sized hatchback for Europe and other markets, with wagon and performance N versions.
i40
A European mid-size wagon and sedan that took on the Volkswagen Passat and Ford Mondeo.
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