2023 BMW 330i facelift updated in Malaysia – adaptive M suspension replaces stiff M Sport set; from RM300k

2023 BMW 330i facelift updated in Malaysia – adaptive M suspension replaces stiff M Sport set; from RM300k

2023 BMW 330i M Sport facelift, Malaysian debut

Alongside the Malaysian market debuts of the G20 BMW M340i xDrive and 330Li M Sport comes an update to the 330i within the 3 Series range.

Launched locally in January this year, the facelifted 330i now gets adaptive M suspension in place of the regular, fixed-rate M Sport suspension, and along with it a price hike of RM2,000 to RM319,800 (with the extended warranty and service package, or RM299,600 without), from the initial RM317,800 at its January arrival.

Being the 330i, this continues to be powered by the B48 turbocharged inline four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs 258 PS from 5,000 rpm to 6,500 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,550 rpm to 4,400 rpm, which are output to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of claimed performance figures, 0-100 km/h is elapsed in 5.8 seconds, and top speed is 250 km/h. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are claimed to be 6.6 l/100 km and 148 g/km, respectively.

2023 G20 BMW 330i M Sport facelift update specifications (right) – click to enlarge

Exterior kit for the 2023 M Sport includes a set of 18-inch double-spoke alloys in the Style 848 M bicolour finish measuring 7.5J in front and 8.5J at the rear, shod in run-flat tyres measuring 225/45R18 in front and 255/40R18 at the rear.

Inside, the 330i M Sport continues to feature the Curved Display that consists of a 12.3-inch driver instrument display with head-up display and a 14.9-inch control display. Included is the Connected Package Professional that brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with Remote Services and ConnectedDrive services with Intelligent Emergency Call and Teleservices.

Interior conveniences continue to include three-zone automatic air-conditioning, comfort access, electric front seat adjustment with driver’s seat memory function, ambient lighting, a through-loading system for extra-long parcels, a storage compartment package and a wireless device charging tray.

Safety kit on the 330i M Sport is comprised of the Driving Assistant package that brings lane departure and lane change warning, front collision warning, rear crossing traffic warning, rear collision prevention and speed limit information. Within the Parking Assistant package is Active Park Distance Control, Reversing Assistant, Lateral Parking Aid and a reverse assist camera.

See the full specifications and details on the facelifted G20-generation BMW 3 Series on CarBase.my .

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Comments

  • Kudos to BMW for listening to feedback, job well done.

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    • If only they can put adaptive cruise control at 300k lol, 2k extra for adaptive suspension, pretty sure people will pay another 3 k or so for adaptive cruise option

      Make it an option at least BMW MALAYSIA, its 2023 lol, you’re selling a car with safety systems of the 2018 myvi ie only AEB.

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      • Copy & Paste Here on Mar 19, 2023 at 10:54 am

        “But at least better specced and uses better quality materials than Mercedes” from someone said

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  • Macnad on Mar 16, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    Should have this from the beginning !! My back can’t take the stiff suspension

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  • Nice

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    • adaptive on Mar 17, 2023 at 4:18 pm

      no adaptive cruise at rm 300k ??????

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      • Copy & Paste Here on Mar 19, 2023 at 10:53 am

        “But at least better specced and uses better quality materials than Mercedes” from someone said

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  • anonymous on Mar 16, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    can’t say i’ve seen a single unit of this new 3 series on the road. perhaps this is Malaysians’ way of saying no to sub par specs for premium cars with even more premium prices? and an update 2 months after launch? i feel sorry for those early adapters.

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    • Holder on Mar 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm

      But better specced and better quality with last long term than tin kosong C Class with poor spare parts

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      • anonymous on Mar 16, 2023 at 2:52 pm

        oh totally agree with you here. i’m just stating my observations. BMW could be so much better if they really wanted to.

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    • Mango on Mar 16, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      But better featueres than Mercedes. And with poor quality and poor spare parts, heard that lots of cancellation for Mercedes

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      • seancorr on Mar 16, 2023 at 5:15 pm

        I think your observations only applies to the recent Mercedes models that are mild hybrids. The older ICE models are fine. They can’t get their 48v system to work as intended. To me it’s either you stick with ICE or go full EV.

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        • polar bear on Mar 17, 2023 at 7:50 am

          Doesn’t matter. Whether Mercedes uses older ICE engine models or not, still got issues, which you will never know what wrong for other cheap parts for mercedes. That’s why Mercedes placed at the least reliability ranking position

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        • Hybrid is safer enough to drive. Buy so far, BMW, toyota, perodua as well as honda are safer to buy than buying mercedes

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      • Agree. C Class W206 interior quality is really poor. Hopefully BMW do better by giving customer to select more paying options/ packages for non-standard items.

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      • Same here. I am the one who cancelled booking for Mercedes E Class after seeing poor quality display on brand new S580e on Facebook post

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      • Ben Yap on Mar 17, 2023 at 3:17 pm

        u heard about the cancellation from BMW salesman trying to sell their cars is it?

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        • Mango on Mar 17, 2023 at 5:03 pm

          What am I saying here that those who already booked Mercedes, but didn’t buy yet, there will be lots of people will cancelled for Mercedes and to buy other brands like BMW, Volkswagen, Audi or Porsche, not from BMW salesman, that’s what I heard on what happened after seeing comments from incidents on S Class bad quality

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  • Bieight8 on Mar 16, 2023 at 2:08 pm

    Need to include power boot as well

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  • Yeahsure on Mar 16, 2023 at 3:13 pm

    Fxxx, another car i cant afford

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  • Amazed!!!

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  • Cucu T20 on Mar 16, 2023 at 8:56 pm

    Now I can bring my atok for genting runs to chin sweet temple without rattling his dentures out from his mouth

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  • Ecar Mafia on Mar 16, 2023 at 11:39 pm

    Pushing the old stock ICE engines before the Petrol subsidies are taken away and electric car taxes comes in.

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  • chriscym on Mar 16, 2023 at 11:56 pm

    Would you pay additional 2k for adaptive suspension or just take the standard option? Take note that this adaptive suspension is M sport not the same adaptive suspension in the LI long wheelbase version

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    • Li uses comfort suspension no adaptive

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    • Blue Oval on Mar 17, 2023 at 8:41 am

      If the adaptive suspension used is more or less the same specs as in the current 530i G30 it shares the B48 engine with, then 330i handling and now with improved refinement would definitely be best in class.

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    • If you need to ask this ….

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  • Love it

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