BMW Malaysia has announced that it has received 64 pre-bookings for the new BMW iX electric SUV in just 5 days after orders were opened on BMW Malaysia’s BMW Shop Online platform.
Customers who pre-booked the BMW iX xDrive40 with a RM5,000 fee on the website will enjoy a pre-booking promotion which includes complimentary charging station installation (charger excluded) as well as one-year complimentary ChargEV public charging access. This promo was originally limited to the first 50 bookings, but it has now been extended to the first 100.
The BMW iX xDrive40 is a pure electric SUV featuring two electric motors, with one on each axle to provide all-wheel drive. Together, you have 326 PS (322 hp or 240 kW) and 630 Nm of torque on tap, which is good for a zero to 100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds and top speed of 200 km/h.
It isn’t a plug-in hybrid, so there’s no option to run on petrol when you run out of electric charge here – a lithium-ion battery is all you have. Good thing it’s a big one – with 71 kWh net usable capacity, it can travel up to 425 km following WLTP standards.
The battery can be charged via an AC Type 2 outlet at up to 11 kW, which takes 7 hours and 15 minutes for a full charge. It also supports DC fast charging up to 150 kW via a CCS2 connection, which can get the SUV from a 10-80% state of charge in about 31 minutes.
Check out our launch report for full specs of the BMW iX xDrive 40, and read why we think the BMW iX EV is a bargain at its launch price of RM420k. You can also read our comparison of the BMW iX’s service schedule and pricing compared to its closest petrol-powered BMW SUV, the BMW X5.
64 units, what a nice coincidence as Malaysia celebrates its 64th year of independence today. Happy Merdeka everyone, and stay safe!
GALLERY: BMW iX xDrive40
GALLERY: BMW iX xDrive40 Sport
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Not bad, those 64 customers really have deep pockets to be able to afford one and for that they will be able to enjoy the latest tech BMW has to offer. I’m not really a fan of it’s exterior design but the interior is pretty decent to be in.
At least half of the x5 potential buyer will swift to this
Depends on them. But most buyers will still buy X5 besides other buyers will buy iX
Rakyat are very confident and have great hopes for 18 months caring rule to continue forever!
Not a fan of that interior personally. Lazily designed dash where they just slap one long screen and call it a day. Looks tacky and will not age well like those “80s” Knight Rider inspired interiors.
Shame so many manufacturer are moving this direction…
A BEV supposedly be less problematic than a PHEV right?
Until one ran out of battery power
Then have to recharge again after ran full long distance travel.
What about in kampungs with poor electricity supply?
When i see R21, i know it’s the cheapskate version.
it doesnt have the ACC.
better get the 275/40R22 Sport Edition RM472k.
RM 420k spec is a BMW iX EV that doesn’t have the following:
Dont have ACC, don’t have Lane keep control, don’t have adaptive headlamp.
It’s a low spec BMW EV.
Better top up to get the RM472k Sport Edition, which have them all.
Like you say, ppl know how to identify this rare animal running on the street soon.
Also don’t have laser head lamps and Harmon kardon sound system
Great
I see carbase.my shows a Road tax of RM20 only.
https://www.carbase.my/car-comparison?id=Pifo9lRehS,PjCd8Wqdif,
we will update the formula
More lenglui & lengchai are happy with this
Smart buyers will test drive before booking and wait for CKD
Not necessarily have to wait. Buyers, meanwhile, can book CBU iX and collect, then once out of CBU stock, then will sell CKD iX
Those who book have too much money to bother test drive …. too them it’s just smartphone equivalent small change. Test drive wait for CKD are the normal people ….. am waiting for Porsche CKD too but need to calculate like that also means I can’t really afford it just yet …haha
everything is nice except the headlights
Aggressive
Booked, doesnt mean its sold.
Likely will be sold since launch
why don’t simply install an ICE to charging purpose like Nissan E Power Tech.