Wednesday, September 18, 2019

All-New 2019 BMW 330i M Sport Now Comes Locally Assembled - Prices Drop Slightly to RM288K Onwards


BMW Malaysia has officially announced the sale of the locally assembled All-New BMW 330i M Sport sedan. This was originally launched here in fully imported form and now, they have locally assembled the popular premium compact sedan. It now comes in at RM288,800 before insurance.



The 2019 BMW 330i M Sport is assembled in Kulim, Kedah to BMW levels of standard. The plant also assembles eight other models with ten variants in total. BMW Group Malaysia actually uses this assembly hub to export their vehicles to the ASEAN region with cars going to Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. So it allows us here in Malaysia here to have better priced BMWs and also help Malaysia earn some export sales too.

Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “We introduced the seventh generation of the world’s best-selling premium sports sedan earlier this year, raising the bar yet again in its segment. While the fully imported variant has seen over 350 new owners in merely six months, the locally assembled BMW 330i M Sport introduced today is set to continue writing the success story of the ultimate sports sedan.”

“Beyond providing our customers a wider mix of products in addition to our offering of fully imported models, we are pleased to once again deliver on our promise to growing our investments in the country as Malaysia continues to grow as a hub for the BMW Group in South East Asia.” added Hoelzl.

It does seem that BMW is pushing the higher specified 3 Series first as if you look at their website as at 18th September 2019, they are still offering the local assembled 318i and 330e PHEV cars. Most likely due to local assembly kits still available and the usual requirements for local assembly gets finalilsed. Eventually you will see the new lower rung variants being introduced here once all of these get settled. 

The New BMW 330i M Sport already available for test drive at all authorised BMW dealerships nationwide.

But for now, here are the specs of the new 2019 BMW 330 M Sport CKD (Good thing is that specification and equipment levels are exactly the same as the outgoing fully imported variant)

Firstly, note that colour offerings for the New BMW 330i M Sport include Alpine White, Black Sapphire, and Mineral Grey. Those interested in the Portimao Blue take note that it will only be available from January 2020 onwards while the Sunset Orange will be available from March 2020 onwards. Inside, owners have a choice of Black Vernasca leather upholstery or Cognac Vernasca leather upholstery.

2019 BMW 330i M Sport Product Summary:


The locally assembled BMW 330i M Sport upholds the same level of innovation in
technology and stunning characteristics as the model’s imported counterpart, including
the unmistakable athletic design and dynamic performance synonymous to the iconic
sports sedan.

The premium sports sedan from BMW offers 18-inch M light alloy wheels in Double-
spoke style 790 M bi-colour Orbit Grey with mixed tyres, complete with blue-painted
callipers that display the M logo on the M Sport brakes. The sports sedan also
features adaptive LED headlights with Bi-LED technology.

The highlights of the New BMW 330i M Sport include the notably larger kidney grille
and slim, three-dimensional taillights fitted in an L shape with emphasis on the use of
smoked glass. The aerodynamic spoiler lip affixed to the rear along with two distinct 90-
millimetre tailpipes give the New BMW 330i M Sport a sporting edge as well.

Powered by a 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo petrol engine, the New BMW 330i M Sport
generates a top speed of 250 km/h and outputs 190 kW/258 hp with a peak torque of
400 Nm from 1,550 to 4,400 rpm. It also makes the century sprint in 5.8 seconds. With
the updated 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, the vehicle only consumes 6.4 litre
of fuel for every 100km. The reduced carbon emissions of 147g/km is optimised by a
particulate filter included in the exhaust treatment system.

Owners can look forward to a lighter, more rigid vehicle as the total weight has been
reduced by 25 kilograms (kerb weight of 1,545kg). With a drag coefficient of 0.23, the
vehicle boasts best-in-class aerodynamics. The rigidity levels of the body structure and
suspension attachment have been greatly enhanced as well, with a 50:50 axle load
distribution and a low centre of gravity. The M Sport suspension will highlight BMW’s
first-ever lift-related dampers that exemplify an innovative damping system.


Featuring high-level connectivity and an immaculate interior design language, the New
BMW 330i M Sport boasts the M Sport leather steering wheel with multifunction and
shift paddles along with ambient interior lighting. Amongst the key features unique to its
segment are the Intelligent Personal Assistant and Digital Key, as well as the safety
innovation offered in the form of the Park Assist and Reverse Assist, afforded by the
Parking Assistant system.

The BMW Live Cockpit Professional is available as well, combining the customisable
and situation-linked displays on a fully-digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 10.25-
inch touch sensitive Control Display. All these features are made available in
conjunction with the latest BMW Operating System 7.0.

Dynamic financial programme.
With the Balloon Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the New
BMW 330i M Sport can be owned with monthly instalment plans starting from RM
3,298.00 (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a five-year tenure).
Complete premium ownership experience.

Owners of the New BMW 330i M Sport will experience the complete BMW Group
Malaysia Premium Ownership experience which includes:
 BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service
Programme
 BMW 2-Year/ 24 Month Tyre Warranty Programme for its Run Flat Tyre
offering and services
 BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
 The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW White Card
 BMW Service Online

The retail price (on the road, without insurance, and with BMW Group Malaysia’s
latest 5 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty, Free Scheduled Service Programme
and BMW Tyre Warranty Programme) for the New BMW 330i M Sport is:
The New BMW 330i M Sport RM 288, 800.00






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