Following the popularity of the BMW X5 in the Malaysian market in 2023, BMW Malaysia also previewed the latest facelifted 2024 Plug-in Hybrid variant of their most successful premium Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) today together with 2023 performance report and the preview of their newest showroom in Balakong., The new locally assembled almost 500hp BMW X5 xDrive50e. Arriving with the M Sport package as standard, the New BMW X5 xDrive50e sees some extra updates in terms of performance and efficiency, packing more power with a greater electric range in a feat of modern athletic elegance.
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Monday, November 06, 2023
The All-Electric BMW 5-Series - i5 eDrive40 M is now available in Malaysia
Last weekend, BMW Malaysia launched the All-Electric BMW 5 Series sports sedan, the i5 eDrive40 M Sport at the Premium Auto Care Expo (PACE) 2023. This First-Ever All-Electric BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport is an addition to the very popular BMW 5 Series range of performance sedans, introducing a new era of driving excellence to the series. It is said to offer unparalleled luxury, but also redefines the cutting-edge innovation and design language within the BMW i fleet as well as being part of the 5 series range of vehicles, BMW Malaysia has announced that the sports sedan will cost RM 419,800.00
The 2023 BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport full electric sports sedan makes 250kW / 340hp and has a published electric range of up to 582 kilometers (WLTP). The electrical prowess can be further amplified by the innovative Max Range function, which enhances efficiency by 25 percent through comfort function deactivation and adjustments to the power and speed limitations (i,e useful programming to ensure drivetrain efficiency). Adding to its thrilling performance, the i5 eDrive40 M Sport harnesses a peak torque of 430Nm in Sport Boost, which allows this EV to do 0 to 100 km/h in a 6.0 seconds and hit a top speed of 193km/h (limited by the usual single speed EV transmission that most of these sort of cars have.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
New M Sport variant for CKD BMW X7 launched for the Malaysian market - 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport
Earlier today, BMW Malaysia announced the vaailability of the New 2024 BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport, which is also locally assembled at adds another variant to the Pure Excellence variant that was unveiled earlier this year. The SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), which is BMW's way of calling their Sports Utility Vehicles will also be assembled at the BMW Assembly Plant in Kulim, Kedah. It will retail for RM718,800 on the road before insurance, which is about right for BMW's full sized, flagship series SAV.
Monday, May 29, 2023
BMW Malaysia launches the All-New BMW 7 Series in two exclusive locally-assembled (CKD) variants.
BMW Malaysia today launched the latest additions to the BMW 7 Series line-up for the Malaysian market. These locally assembled luxury limousines are the New BMW 750e xDrive M Sport and New BMW 750e xDrive Pure Excellence, and both come with with electrified drivetrains (hybrid) that offer a range of innovative technology and low-carbon emission driving experiences without compromising on performance and luxury. As what it should be for a BMW.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
The New BMW M340i xDrive and New Long Wheelbase BMW 330Li M Sport is now available in Malaysia
BMW Malaysia has added two new variants to the BMW 3 Series line-up with the unveiling of the New BMW M340i xDrive and New long wheelbase BMW 330Li M Sport. This new releases comes following the unveiling of three new BMW 3 Series variants in January of this year. These two new variants highlights the versatility of the mid-sized premium executive sedan (I remember the ol' days when the 3 Series was considered a compact premium!!!) is further demonstrated with the introduction of its performance and long-wheelbase variants.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
BMW Malaysia Unveils the Latest Edition of the New BMW 3 Series - 3 Variants with Prices Starting at RM283K Onwards
The facelift of the current BMW 3 Series has officially made it to Malaysia. The latest generation of the highly successful BMW 3 Series is now available in two petrol variants and one plug-in hybrid variant – the New BMW 320i M Sport, the New BMW 330i M Sport and the New BMW 330e M Sport. Like the officially sold pre-facelift models, these are locally-assembled, and prices start at RM283K onwards.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
2021 BMW 330Li M Sport is Launched in Malaysia - Chauffer Driven 3 Series Anyone?
This is a bit late in terms of news but on the 9th of April 2021, BMW Malaysia launched the 2021 BMW 330Li M Sport in Malaysia. Somewhat of an enigma in terms of sports sedans, this is the first-ever long wheelbase variant of a compact premium sedan ever made by BMW and also the first ever compact premium sedan ever to be sold in the Malaysian market. BMW Malaysia calls it a mid-sized premium sedan. But maybe this is due to its length, which is actually quite long - where the extra bit is similar to an average adult's outstretched thumb to their index finger. Or slightly larger than the height of a flagship smartphone. But in car terms, it is like buying a corner lot terrace house compared to an intermediate lot. Not a bungalow mind you but you do get some extra here and there. in its mid-sized premium executive sedan portfolio for the Malaysian market.
Friday, February 26, 2021
BMW Group Malaysia Unveils the All-New BMW 430i Coupé M Sport - The New Grille Definitely Takes the Spotlight
BMW Group Malaysia today unveiled the All-New BMW 430i Coupé M Sport together with a slew of other models from BMW, BMW Motorrad and MINI. This is the newest 4 Series model and it actually features new design elements what we will see featured on upcoming BMW models. The key feature that most of us will notice is the new front end styling featuring that very pronounced kidney grille. This is the largest grille to front end ever to sit on a BMW in the past thirty or so years and maybe even more.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
BMW 218i Gran Coupe M Sport Launched in Malaysia - Being Locally Assembled, it Looks Like The Entry Level Premium Car to Get Folks!
BMW Malaysia recently unveiled the First-Ever BMW 218i Gran Coupé M Sport over at the Pavillion in Kuala Lumpur. This is the brand's first locally assembled four-door coupé in the compact premium segment here and it is actually quite a good buy. Priced at RM218,800 or now RM211,467 until the end of the year due to government rebates it could be the best premium sports sedan (yes, 4 doors you know and being quite a trad kinda guy, it is a sports sedan) out there at the priced offered. I would be tempted in procuring one if I was in the market for a new car right now.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
BMW Malaysia Launches the Locally Assembled BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport - RM440,745.00 OTR before Insurance
Sunday, September 29, 2019
BMW Malaysia Unveils the New BMW X3 xDrive30i with the M Sport Package Option For a Little Extra
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
All-New 2019 BMW 330i M Sport Now Comes Locally Assembled - Prices Drop Slightly to RM288K Onwards
Thursday, April 25, 2019
BMW Malaysia Introduces the BMW 520i Luxury and the 530e M Sport Variants
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
The All-New G20 BMW 3 Series is Launched in Malaysia - One 330i M Sport Variant is offered for Now at RM328,800 onwards
BMW Malaysia has launched the All-New Seventh Generation BMW 3 Series (G20). The new premium compact sports sedan from BMW is introduced in the 330i M Sport package exclusively for Malaysia for now. BMW Malaysia says that the sporty sedan revolutionises Sheer Driving Pleasure with high level connectivity. The new 330i M Sport features the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with a high level of voice recognition intelligence as well as the BMW Digital Key(first time available in a BMW 3 Series) enabling owners to unlock their vehicles and start its engine all with the use of a selection of Android smartphones (1 Android 0 IOS?) with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology.






















