BMW Malaysia has teased two new models that look set to make their debut at the company’s ‘MY BMW World’ event, which takes place at The Yard, Sentul Depot this weekend from June 13-15, 2025.
The first appears to be the fourth-generation (G45) X3 that was revealed to the world back in June 2024. In the teaser, it is the car at the back, which sports design cues reminiscent of the latest X3 such as “hockey stick-shaped” daytime running lights and a wide lower intake that is split down the middle.
The G45 is a larger car than the previous G01 it replaces, measuring in at 4,755 mm long (+34 mm) and 1,920 mm wide (+29 mm). It also has a reduced overall height of 1,660 mm (-25 mm) for a sportier stance, while the front and rear track widths are up by 16 mm and 45 mm respectively. As for the wheelbase, has gone up ever so slightly by 1 mm to 2,865 mm.
Styling-wise, the X3 is a mix of the current X1, X2 and XM, the last of which is evident by the long roofline extending deep into the rear end. The prominent black panelling at the front makes for a more imposing face, while the flush door handles provide a cleaner side profile. The X3’s interior has been overhauled to include the BMW Curved Display and a wraparound dashboard that has no shortage of interior ambient lighting.
The outgoing G01 is available in X3 sDrive20i, X3 xDrive30e and X3 xDrive30i trims (all with the M Sport package), most of which we expect will be part of the newer model’s line-up as well. However, these powertrains will follow a new naming scheme that was first introduced with the F70 1 Series. With this, what is previously the X3 xDrive30e would be known as the X3 30e xDrive. Petrol-only variants will also no longer carry the ‘i’ suffix.
As for the second model at the front, the design of the trailing DRLs and front intake with a protruding bottom section point towards the second-generation (F74) 2 Series Gran Coupe. First making its global debut in October 2024, the new 2GC shares the same wheelbase and width with its predecessor at 2,670 mm and 1,800 respectively. Meanwhile, it is slightly longer overall at 4,546 mm (+20 mm), while the height is 1,445 mm (+20 mm).
In line with its F70 hatchback sibling, the 2GC’s kidney grille now sits further below the new slim headlamps, and you can have the kidney illuminated with the Iconic Glow package. Other notable cues are the trim stamped with the ‘2’ emblem near the C-pillars as well as taillights inspired by the latest X2.
The dashboard is new and no longer has physical controls around the central air vents, which are instead integrated into the touchscreen. No iDrive knob and conventional gear selector either, the latter now replaced with a stubby switch.
The outgoing F44 2GC is available with the 218i powertrain, and as mentioned previously, the ‘i’ suffix will be dropped for petrol-powered variants. As such, the 218i would be known simply as the 218, assuming this is the powertrain we’re getting.
Both the G01 X3 and F44 2GC are locally-assembled (CKD) models, and we expect this to continue with their successors. We’ll have more information when both the G45 X3 and F74 2GC make local their debut at My BMW World, so stay tuned.
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