Quick on the heels of the X5 xDrive40e’s successful arrival in Malaysia, it appears the BMW 330e iPerformance will be here next, as soon as the end August, in fact. Another juicy bit of information we can now offer is that the new plug-in hybrid model looks set to follow the X5’s outstanding pricing, with an indicative range of RM240k-RM260k!
That will put the 330e in between the 320i Sport Line (RM231,800) and 330i M Sport (RM297,800) in the local F30 LCI range. Effectively, it looks to replace the 320d and 320i M Sport models (previously priced at RM269k and RM259k respectively) in the line-up, both of which were discontinued earlier this year.
With the range indicated (RM240k-RM260k), it’s possible that BMW Malaysia will offer the 330e iPerformance in two flavours: Sport Line and M Sport. We will know soon enough, of course. The X5 xDrive40e, launched at RM388,800, undercutting all its rivals, comes in M Sport guise only.
Under the hood of the 330e will be a similar 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine, electric motor and eight-speed gearbox combo as the larger X5 xDrive40e and 740e. Here, though, the engine is rated at 180 hp and 290 Nm, paired with an 87 hp, 250 Nm electric motor. Combined system output is 248 hp and 420 Nm of torque, compared to 252 hp and 350 Nm for the petrol-only 330i.
The 330e iPerformance will get from 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, on to a top speed of 225 km/h, very close to the 330i’s 5.8 seconds/250 km/h. But on the other hand, the plug-in hybrid model is claimed to average just 2.1 litres per 100 km, compared to 6.1 l/100 km for the 330i. The 330e also has an all-electric range of 22.5 km, at speeds of up to 120 km/h.
We will know more very soon. In the mean time, what do you think of the BMW 330e iPerformance, if the indicative price range proves accurate? A great way to take full advantage of the EEV scheme, don’t you think so?
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240k? sell like hot cake
Oh no!!
just took my new 300K
BMW 330i M Sport last week :((
oh shit, my 2013 328i trade in value might be below 100k…:(
u can sell it to me at 101k
i mean if i trade in…of course i know the used car dealer can resell it at 170k…the blood sucker bm dealer only traded in my friend 2001 320i for 60k last year…no more conti car for me
Bodoh-Msian-(kena)Wreck, the moment you walk in service center, you will get con by no ending story of wear & tear & unexpected problem fix; that accumulated will cost u another unit new vehicle.
sorry, should be 2011 320i
1. M Sport = looks beautiful to some people.
2. Expensive, if compared to X5 PHEV.
3. Picture didn’t show sunroof.
4. 10 airbags ar? Super-safe ar?
My suggestion is to fork out a bit more and get yourself an X5 PHEV.
Another RM150k for a X5 is abit more to you?
You are the man lah…
A bit more?? You are talking about RM388k – RM240k = RM148k here. If your budget is around RM250k would you look at a BMW X5? The answer is No. If you can afford a RM400k car would you look at a BMW 3 series, the answer is No either, so what are you talking about?
When you spend > RM30k every monthss on luxury stuffs, this amount is really ‘a bit’.
Or do you think I must be in great desire to purchase every models of Proton, no? You are not new to Paultan.org, right?
Finally, one thumb up for Mr Trump.
Beautiful!
That will make the 1 series buyer look like stupid
Not exactly, people who bought the 1 series is looking for a small hatch back or have a budget of <RM200k, different segment of buyers.
this is going to sell well
Very cheap and will effectively kill the 320i sales and news is that the 330i is no more. But it’s a plug in hybrid so not many people will like it since u need to charge to take full advantage but the price is very tempting for new buyers…existing 3er owners will want to wait for the next generation 3 Series hybrid to fully take advantage of the EEV incentive which should be launching in 2018.
Pls define “Very cheap”??
316i still the best value 3 Series around !!
Yup this is what I was talking about… plugin hybrids… now if only we have the toyota / honda flavor?
EEV? Wheres that extra RM40k came from? They sell these bad boy for only RM200k in the UK and it’s fully loaded M sport with 20% VAT/GST included. Scamed by BMW Malaysia….
The D segment salesman would not approve if bmw sells this at 190k. It will kill the camry. Accord. Passat. 508. And the A class merc. And Audi a3.
Yea right. We are in EU. We were robbed.
Expect long waiting period, was told SA BMW X5 Hybrid is 18 mths waiting period …
Because the price is very reasonable.
The actual price should be closer to RM200k, with all the tax incentives. BMW should share the savings with its customers. Otherwise, it would just be a scam.
I want I want.
Exciting times ahead…..
I am holding my breath for Mercedes to introduce their range of PHEV. Models like the E350e, GLC 350e etc….
Can buy 2 Perdana. Buy Perdana better, support Proton so Proton won’t close shop
Would be nice to have this in a 4-series coupe body.
This is what I mean moving forward by introducing electrical car technology in small steps/bites by comparison big steps/bites, to me anyway, are those DRIVERLESS CAR TECHNOLOGY.
Who cares if it’s got a small boot (unless you have a big family to haul). When else can you get a brand new powerful 3 Series for a bargain, relatively speaking of course. Of course, you will need to fork out a bit for the fast charger or whatever it’s called. But you will save money on petrol, to the detriment of electricity bill.
I would wait another 2 years before buying a plug-in hybrid to be honest, there are only 4 charging stations in KV at the moment and 3 of them are located in a shopping mall car park, that means you will have to leave your car there for 8-10 hours (or more) for a full charge on a weekend, with RM4 an hour for parking you are paying RM32-RM40, and worst scenario is if the bay is already taken, what do you do? If you envisaged to install a charging station at your home, what’s the cost? For people who live in a condo, how do you charge?
use xiaomi powerbank
That’s why plug in hybrids can be charged from normal wall socket except that it takes longer time to charge compared to a charging station. Which is more than suitable for the everyday user to charge in their own home.
And if the battery is out, well there’s still the petrol engine to take you home.
This is not a pure electric vehicle. Doesn’t need 8 hours to charge. The x5 needs only 3.5 hours using normal home socket. Even with the battery down, 2L turbo engine is surely enough to move the car acceptably well until you recharge battery at home or on the move
Pergi baca betul betul get the fact right first. Simply write and pretend u know everything
check out ChargeEV’s facebook page. they are installing many charging stations. more than just 4 locations as mentioned.
To fully charge a flat battery, you would need about 2-3 hours.
But, you’re right on one count. Wait 2 years or so. Too early to buy a plug-in at the moment. Unless you live in a house and BMW gives the charger for free.
You can still run on engine power alone if you used up all the battery charge. The cost for home installation of the charging station is mentioned in the X5 xDrive40e article. If you can afford a 200k+ car, I am sure 6k won’t be a big problem to install it.
Boot space?
what? i thought plug-in hybrid can be charged at home…then i have think twice to own this
22.5 km range from 3-4 hours charging
whats the point….
The C class would soon be blown out the window
Aiyo this plug hybrid doesnt really runs fully electric…
Buy tesla more cheap la, overpowered and save fuels.
and proton perdana 2017 coming with plug in hybrid……
sells about 80k
40e give about 33% incentive.
330e estimate at 57k (based on 330i 297k selling price) .
That’s less than 20% incentive. Which is not bad.
X5 is at very expensive price with x5 40e incentive that able to draw much potential buyers.
But…. On this popular Bmw model, is this pricing(240-260k) attractive to potential buyers to try out this plug in hybrid? Or petrol/diesel version of it? Is the incentive worthy to the worry on battery life and future cost, charging hassle, lesser storage,dated interior, heavier for handling, lifespan of the hybrid, ….etc
Potential for all those 318,320,328 buyers to pay more to this? Mercedes c class potential to switch over?
I would said if it have the same percentage of incentive as x5 40e. That will b very attractive and worth to take up this new plug in hybrid. At the same time Bmw can have their sales till new generation of 3 series arrived( 2/3 years perhaps).
I won’t go for hybrid car consider the current fuel price is low. this kind of car is more practical in high price of fuel countries as it dos save lots of money compared to electric bill. It is pain when it comes to change of battery the price is anytime more than 10k since it is BMW and even it charge from household electric, the electric bill isn’t cheap too. Look at the current fuel price, it hardly goes up as the demand getting lower due to more and more hybrid or electric car meanwhile the global petroleum is over supply. Don’t be naive the poor petroleum supply countries will reduce the supply as they have to sustain the volume in order to “survive”. Who the hell will give a shit to listen to OPEC, especially those highly depend on petroleum export.
conventional model all killed by Merc, by the car sales figure, if their hybrid still price high? bye bye…
now Merc plug in hybrid please…lol
Hi Paul,
I heard BMW Malaysia discontinue 330 M sport since they launch the 330e. However BMW website for Malaysia is still featuring 330 M sport. Care to comment?
The BMW 330i M Sport is still on sale, yes.