It looks like the G20 BMW 3 Series line-up in Malaysia will soon grow to include the 330e plug-in hybrid variant. This particular model with a trade plate was spotted making the rounds in Putrajaya, and it looks to be an M Sport variant, as indicated by the rear bumper design.
Unfortunately, this is the only view of the car that we could get our hands on. For performance, the 330e’s primary source of propulsion comes from a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. On its own, it makes 184 hp (same as the 320i), but together with an 80 kW (109 hp) electric motor, the PHEV system makes 252 hp and 420 Nm of torque.
That’s exactly the same output as the F30 330e model, but the G20 330e gets an XtraBoost feature that delivers an additional 30 kW (41 hp, available only in Sport mode) of accelerative boost, temporarily raising output to 292 hp. It does the century sprint in six seconds flat (0.1 seconds quicker than the F30 330e), and would top out at 230 km/h.
The average fuel consumption is rated at 1.7 litres per 100 km. Positioned under the rear seats is a larger 12 kWh battery that, when fully charged, delivers an all-electric range of up to 60 km. Its placement sacrifices boot space slightly – the 330e gets 375 litres of space versus the regular 480 litres.
In other markets, the 330e can be kitted with all the options that are available on the standard G20 3 Series. That includes the full M Sport kit, adaptive M suspension, Variable Sports Steering, M sports braking system, Driving Assistant Professional with steering and lane guidance, and Parking Assistant with the new Reversing Assistant feature.
Now, it’s unclear how BMW Group Malaysia will be positioning the new 330e M Sport in Malaysia. Will it phase out the 330i M Sport like the F30 330e did, or will it be offered alongside the 320i Sport and 330i M Sport? Well, only time will tell. For now, check out our quick walk-around of the car in the video, below.
GALLERY: G20 BMW 330e in Munich
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Welcome more Hybrids
Volvo S60 T8 more power & faster century sprint.
volvo s60 so ugly
The battery replacement cost will send RV to outer space
You will be smart to wait 3 years before you buy this car. The price will be RM90k.
Go and see current 330e prices. You will get shocked at how the RV falls like waterfall.
And the best part, once warranty finishes tepat tepat 5 years, nobody will dare touch the car.
But for hybrid got 8 years warranty for electric Motor not 5years
Woooo. So interesting. Yes welcome back 3 series hybrid to Malaysia
I already can guess what coming next -> 330i and 320i will be killed and 330e set to replace both models.
And maybe 318i will come with detuned 2.0L turbo..
Ppl who cable to buy 330i will not care about 330e and its price. There are in another league not directed by the price. I see increasing 330i kn the road and damn nice real car. Macho.. in pic not so special. Mm..
Awesome
This 330e looks damn UGLY from the rear .
I bet the resale value will be like ‘PITFALL” once the warranty expired 5 years later .
Anybody buyers touching this car after 5 years will get his or her fingers burnt out ..changing the batteries and other worn out parts.
Power wise is less then VOLVO S60 T8 ( 400 hp)
BMW = Banyak Masuk Workshop dan Banyak Makan Wang
Bring it on! Such amazing car
Will bmw discontinue g20 330i if this 330e come to malaysia? LIKE THEY DID IN F30 GEN
most probably yeah
Please maintain both 330i and 320i. Reason some drivers brought the W205 C Class over the old F30 was due to lack of choice. The top non-M3 3 Series then was the 330e, which is a nice car, but it lacked boot space, which people with family will need. The other F30 available then was the 318i, with a 3 cylinder engine. It had boot space, but was a tad bit slow.
330i is a legend. Can not stop salein MY ppl will switch to benz if like that. Petrol cheap ppl will not care bouthybrid. The problems, and charging issue is a topic too.
Like it or not, it’s just a matter of time until petrol cars are gone and EVs take over. Just like how big NA V6 and V8s are giving way to turbos. Sad.
340i pun adaaaaa
I’m a bit confused. G20 has 320 and now 330e, F30 has 330e. Can someone enlighten for me what’s the difference. Don’t scold me, I’m a noob.
No difference
Just change face, old tech
nope 330e will only replace 330i
And rich 330i buyer will go buy C300 instead.
f30 330e still alot on 2nd market, cheap and under waranty also no laku. now want to bring this?
Why tak laku, becuase of the potential replacement battery cost or some othing issue? My colleagues and I went to BMW showroon recently to test drive the 530e 2019 model which comes with huge discount. One of my colleagues has a 2016 330e with less than 50k mileage, BMW offered her 80k for her car, she bought it new for 240k. That’s bad RV. Mudah advert indicated around 110 -120k for 2016 model.