It’s not exactly selling like hotcakes, but the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo range in Thailand has been expanded with the introduction of the petrol-powered 630i. This is of particular interest to us because this particular variant is assembled right here in Malaysia, in Kulim.
The car is priced at 4,359,000 baht (RM585,000), which makes it 340,000 baht less expensive than the 630d diesel, which is built in Germany. However, that still makes the car more than RM150,000 dearer than it is over here, where it retails at RM430,800.
Still, the Land of Smiles now gets a car that’s both cheaper and better equipped. On top of the equipment on the 630d, the 630i adds handsome 20-inch Style 648 M alloy wheels (the 630d gets 19s), air suspension, adaptive cruise control with stop and go and the Driving Assistant package, which includes autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring.
Thai models also get a few items Malaysian-market cars miss out on. The first is Parking Assist Plus, which bundles in a 360-degree camera system (ours only gets a reverse camera) and a Remote 3D View function that allows users to check their vehicle’s surroundings through a smartphone. Also fitted is Remote Control Parking function to park the car remotely using the BMW Display Key, as well as soft-close doors.
Just like the 630i here, the car is powered by a B48 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making 258 PS from 5,000 to 6,500 rpm and 450 Nm of torque from 1,550 to 4,400 rpm. It is mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, with drive sent to the rear wheels.
GALLEY: BMW 630i Gran Turismo in Malaysia
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Why our local assembled cars always get better specs when exported to other countries??
Can you stop saying it is more expensive in Thailand? Our RM is weaker than Baht, if the currencies are pegged still, most of the cars including this are the same, if not, cheaper in pricing.
Not really. Thai Baht became from the best performing in Asia to the worst performer within 6 months. Somehow what went up wasn’t fundamentally sound and now they suffer for it. Even with currencies pegged, theirs are still more expensive. You’ve been lied too long that our car prices are expensive so open your eyes now, ‘kay?
A malaysian assembly line is wasted for this monstrosity, why not ckd the 428i instead…..or d grab coupe
400 Nm of torque or 450 Nm?
previous 6 series probably best looking BMW in recent years. this one looks like a sheep.
This.. we got to thank front door govt for forcing the so-called CKD to push for regional exports as well.
That’s why your CKD Honda’s are pricier now. They didn’t abide by the agreement after enjoying those incentives. The plan is not just CKD for local market but also regional.