BMW Malaysia’s price list for 2017 is out, and while prices for some models are unchanged, certain models have sticker prices that are slightly higher, by up to RM6,000.
Models that see a price hike include the BMW 118i Sport (up RM3k to RM176,800), 318i Luxury (up RM3k to RM205,800) and the X1 sDrive20i (up RM2k to RM230,800), all locally assembled. The entire CBU 4 Series range consisting of the 420i Coupe, 430i Coupe and 430i Gran Coupe sees an increase of RM2k.
Elsewhere, buyers of the M2 and M4 will have to fork out an extra RM6k, which should be “small change” when the coupes are priced at RM504,800 and RM746,800, respectively. Owners of the 330i M Sport, your tasty sport sedan is now limited edition, as the variant has been dropped from the local line-up.
In 2016, BMW introduced new and lower prices for the 1 Series, 3 Series and X1 SUV, which were among CKD models that received Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) status.
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Many comments express disappointment over BMW Malaysia’s recent price hikes up to RM6,000 for certain models, including the discontinuation of the 320i M Sport and the dropping of the 330i M Sport, which some believe limits options for consumers. Several commenters note the impact of the weakened ringgit, arguing that currency depreciation should benefit exports and tourism, but also acknowledge that the price increases may deter some buyers. There’s concern about BMW’s strategy of pushing higher-end and hybrid models like the 330e, and some speculate the discontinuation of popular models is due to low sales. Others criticize the overall high car prices in Malaysia, comparing them unfavorably to Singapore, and express skepticism about BMW’s pricing decisions affecting local demand and brand perception.