Launched in July 2019, the G12 BMW 740Le Life Cycle Impulse (or facelift, in BMW-speak) plug-in hybrid arrived with a price tag of RM594,800 on-the-road without insurance, which is identical to the pre-LCI model which meant a richer specifications list for the same money. An update spotted on a brochure with the same price effective May 18 means that the buyer now gets even more equipment for the outlay.
This brings an upgrade from the earlier Parking Assistant to Parking Assistant Plus, while the rear view camera is now augmented with Surround View for improved lines of sight from within the car. A check with BMW Malaysia revealed that the subtle revision in the equipment list took effect in late February, which meant that cars ordered from this point will have the enhanced equipment.
In-car infotainment remains as before, where the BMW Connected Package Professional is included along with 12.3-inch Live Cockpit Professional instrument display. Same goes for the Navigation System Professional with 10.25-inch touch display along with gesture control, as is the 16-speaker, 460-watt Harmon Kardon surround sound system, as well as the dual 10-inch rear seat monitors and seven-inch tablet.
At launch, the plug-in hybrid 740Le LCI gained two more cylinders over the pre-facelift model, the B58B30 3.0 litre turbocharged straight-six supplanting the B48B20 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder unit. Total system output stepped up to 394 PS and 600 Nm of torque from the pre-LCI’s 326 PS and 500 Nm of torque, enabling the updated car to do the 0-100 km/h run in 5.1 seconds and reach a maximum of 250 km/h.
As at launch, the 740Le offers a purely electric range of up to 46 km, and can be driven in this mode at up to 140 km/h. Claimed fuel consumption is 2.8 l/100 km based on the WLTP test cycle, while CO2 emissions are rated at 65 g/km.
GALLERY: 2019 G12 BMW 740Le LCI
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Wow, what a joke. At least BMW is listening to customer feedbacks.
I thought this generation grille was bad… until I saw the new 4 Series coupe. ORZ!
Finally, 360 degree camera is here. Good job BMW Malaysia
like BMW 7 Series LCI
dislike S Class W222/W223
What is the price of one of those lazerlight headlamp unit, or pricing is different for the glass / case / bulb. And longevity of the headlamp
Will just wait and buy a used 2yr 7Series @ 388k
You should get a RM1.50 face mask for this beamer.
Why face mask?
Because of it’s grille
More gigantic front grille.
Love it more, or hate it more.
Wonder if this comes with ventilated seats in the front and back?
Still no ventilatted seats? What a lame/