BMW iX

• 2025 BMW iX facelift launched in Malaysia – xDrive45 fr RM426k, xDrive60 RM488k; up to 701 km EV range

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local Car Launches, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 21 July 2025 11:30 am / 6 comments

  

  First revealed globally in January this year, the facelifted BMW iX has now been launched in Malaysia. The brand’s first electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), as part of its refresh, gets upgraded powertrains, with two variants being made available to customers here.

  The range starts with the iX xDrive45 Sport that effectively replaces the previous xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport, both of which were dropped here in February last year. With a standard two-year warranty, the xDrive45 Sport is priced at RM425,800 on-the-road without insurance, and RM460,700 with the extended five-year warranty and six-year service package.

  Next up is the iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro which succeeds the outgoing xDrive50 Sport and is priced at RM487,800 (two-year warranty) or RM522,700 (extended warranty and service package). The specifications of both variants are as follows:

  BMW iX xDrive45 Sport

  • Front electric motor output: 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 365 Nm
  • Rear electric motor output: 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 400 Nm
  • Total system output: 408 PS (402 hp or 300 kW) and 700 Nm; AWD
  • 0-100 km/h time: 5.1 seconds
  • Top speed: 200 km/h (electronically limited)
  • Battery capacity: 100.6 kWh (gross); lithium-ion
  • Range (WLTP): 602 km
  • AC charging: 22 kW; 0-100% in five hours (22 kW)
  • DC charging: 175 kW; 10-80% in 34 minutes

  BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro

  • Front electric motor output: 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 365 Nm
  • Rear electric motor output: 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 400 Nm
  • Total system output: 544 PS (536 hp or 400 kW) and 765 Nm; AWD
  • 0-100 km/h time: 4.6 seconds
  • Top speed: 200 km/h (electronically limited)
  • Battery capacity: 111.5 kWh (gross), lithium-ion
  • Range (WLTP): 701 km
  • AC charging: 22 kW; 0-100% in five hours 45 minutes
  • DC charging: 195 kW; 10-80% in 35 minutes (195 kW)

  

  Compared to the pre-facelift model, the xDrive45 significantly improves upon the xDrive40, which had a 76.6-kWh battery for 425 km of range. Outputs are higher too for the xDrive45, as the xDrive40 packed 326 PS (322 hp or 240 kW) and 630 Nm for a 0-100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds.

  Similarly, the new xDrive60’s output figures are higher than the xDrive50, albeit by a smaller margin. The latter was rated at 523 PS (516 hp or 385 kW) and 765 Nm. The century sprint time remains the same at 4.6 seconds, although new inverter technology that is part of the facelift means the range is up from 630 km. Adaptive two-axle air suspension is standard for both iX variants.

  In terms of visual changes, the new iX is easily differentiated from the pre-facelift model by its redesigned adaptive LED headlamps that feature the brand’s signature “four-eyed” look in the form of vertical, slightly slanted LED daytime running lights, similar to the iX2 and facelifted i4.

  The large kidney grille is still here, albeit with an insert that has a pattern of diagonal lines as seen on the latest X3. This remains completely closed off but it’s now made prominent with the standard Iconic Glow package that illuminates the borders.

  

  

  

  

  2025 BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro (left), iX xDrive45 Sport (right)

  Along the sides, carryover cues are the rectangular wheel arches, frameless doors and flush-mounted door handles. Ditto the L-shaped taillights, although they are now joined by the reversing lights, fog lamps, and reflectors which are integrated into the lower part of the bumper.

  The Sport look of the pre-facelift model, which is identified by recessed triangular elements at the corners of the front bumper, is now the default for the iX – the previous base look was with L-shaped trim and a flatter profile. However, these triangular elements are now in body colour rather than black. The xDrive45 Sport comes with 21-inch aerodynamic style 1012 wheels finished in bicolour 3D polished buff and high-gloss Shadowline.

  The M Sport Pro is new for the iX and brings with it the M Aerodynamics package that includes a completely new bumper. This features vertical air curtains as well as an aggressive lower intake that has a split in the middle, again, reminds us of the X3.

  

  

  2025 BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro (left), iX xDrive45 Sport (right)

  Standard kit for the xDrive60 M Sport Pro includes 22-inch diamond-polished aerodynamic style 1025 M with a multi-colour 3D polished buff finish. These are paired with red brake callipers and the M Light Shadowline package, the latter introducing smoked lighting units.

  As for the interior, the facelifted iX is pretty much identical to the pre-facelift model. Both variants come with a Sky Lounge panoramic roof, ambient lighting, an 18-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with 655 watts of amplification, a wireless charging pad, four-zone climate control and BMW Live Cockpit Professional (12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.9-inch central touchscreen) with Operating System 8.5 featuring QuickSelect and IconicSounds Electric.

  The Driving Assistant Professional is standard across the range and includes autonomous emergency braking, lane change and departure warning, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, steering and lane centring assist as well as active speed limit assist. Parking Assistant Plus is also part of the equipment list.

  

  

  

  

  2025 BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro spec sheet (left), iX xDrive45 Sport (right)

  The xDrive45 gets the Interior Design Atelier package which is offered in three colours: Oyster, Mocha and Black. Meanwhile, it’s the Interior Design Suite package for the xDrive60, available in Amido or Castanea, with a third option being M Sport Interior Design in Black/Atlas Grey.

  The xDrive60 also comes with M seats trimmed in black Sensatec leather and Atlas Grey Alcantara, with this material combo also used for the dashboard and arm rests. A round leather steering wheel (instead of the base car’s two-spoke, hexagonal-shaped item), Dark Silver trim finishers and an anthracite headliner are also on for the top variant.

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• 2025 BMW iX facelift debuts – new look, more power, bigger batteries; up to 659 PS, 701 km WLTP EV range

  In BMW, Cars, International News / By Gerard Lye / 31 January 2025 10:58 am / 4 comments

  

  Over four years after its global debut, the BMW iX has now been given a facelift that brings with quite a number of improvements. In addition to a new look, the brand’s fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) also gains upgraded powertrains and a revised kit list.

  Starting with the powertrains, the previous xDrive40 has been replaced with the new xDrive45, while the xDrive50 is now the xDrive60. At the top of the range is the M70 xDrive which displaces the outgoing M60. The new variants boast better range and outputs thanks to a new inverter technology to optimise power density and retuning of the drive system. Here’s an overview of the newly facelifted iX’s variants:

  BMW iX xDrive45

  • Front electric motor output: 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 365 Nm
  • Rear electric motor output: 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 400 Nm
  • Total system output: 408 PS (402 hp or 300 kW) and 700 Nm; AWD
  • 0-100 km/h time: 5.1 seconds
  • Top speed: 200 km/h (electronically limited)
  • Battery capacity: 94.8 kWh net; lithium-ion
  • Range (WLTP): 490 to 602 km
  • AC charging: 0-100% in five hours (22 kW), 0-100% in nine hours 45 minutes (11 kW); former is optional
  • DC charging: 10-80% in 34 minutes (175 kW)

  BMW iX xDrive60

  • Front electric motor output: 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 365 Nm
  • Rear electric motor output: 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 400 Nm
  • Total system output: 544 PS (536 hp or 400 kW) and 765 Nm; AWD
  • 0-100 km/h time: 4.6 seconds
  • Top speed: 200 km/h (electronically limited)
  • Battery capacity: 109.1 kWh net, lithium-ion
  • Range (WLTP): 563 to 701 km
  • AC charging: 0-100% in five hours 45 minutes (22 kW), 0-100% in 11 hours 15 minutes (11 kW); former is optional
  • DC charging: 10-80% in 35 minutes (195 kW)

  

  BMW iX M70 xDrive

  • Front electric motor output: 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 365 Nm
  • Rear electric motor output: 489 PS (483 hp or 360 kW) and 650 Nm
  • Total system output: 659 PS (650 hp or 485 kW) and 1,015 Nm (1,100 Nm with Launch Control active); AWD
  • 0-100 km/h time: 3.8 seconds, 3.5 seconds (with one-foot rollout method)
  • Top speed: 250 km/h (electronically limited)
  • Battery capacity: 108.9 kWh net, lithium-ion
  • Range (WLTP): 521 to 600 km
  • AC charging: 0-100% in five hours 45 minutes (22 kW), 0-100% in 11 hours 15 minutes (11 kW); former is optional
  • DC charging: 10-80% in 35 minutes (195 kW)

  Looking at the current, pre-facelift iX range in Malaysia, the xDrive50 Sport packs 523 PS (516 hp or 385 kW) and 765 Nm of torque and delivers a WLTP-rated range of up to 630 km. The M60 is rated at 619 PS (610 hp or 455 kW) and 1,100 Nm and provides up to 561 km – both use a lithium-ion battery with a net energy capacity of 109.4 kWh.

  As before, the iX uses a double-wishbone front axle and a five-link rear axle, although the suspension, damping and chassis control systems have been fine-tuned. Adaptive two-axle air suspension and Integral Active Steering (rear axle steering) are standard for the M70 xDrive and available as an option for the xDrive45 and xDrive60, while the M Sport package includes a sports brake system with blue calipers.

  In terms of changes that are immediately obvious, the exterior of the iX has refreshed for a more modern appearance that is in line with BMW’s recent models. The redesigned adaptive LED headlamps now feature the signature “four-eyed” look in the form of vertical, slightly slanted LED daytime running lights, which are also seen on the iX2 and facelifted i4.

  

  

  Non-M Sport (left), M Sport (right)

  Meanwhile, the large kidney grille has been retained but altered to have a structure of diagonal lines like on the latest X3. The grille is completely closed off and gets an additional polyurethane coating that is said to have self-healing effect that removes light scratches within 24 hours.

  Heating elements and a cleaning system are also part of the grille for the vehicle’s sensors, and if you’re wondering, BMW says the bonnet has no mechanism for opening by the customer, although you can fill in windscreen washer fluid via a filler under the BMW logo.

  Things remain pretty much the same along the sides of the new iX, with rectangular wheel arches, frameless doors and flush-mounted door handles being returning cues. As for the rear, L-shaped taillights remain as is but the reversing lights, fog lamps, and reflectors are now integrated into the lower part of the bumper.

  For the top-spec M70 xDrive variant, the rear apron now features an integrated diffuser element, and its front grille gets horizontal lines only. This is also included in the M Sport package which is being offered for the first time for the iX. Adding this option introduces more aggressive front and rear bumpers with distinctive air intakes along with M light-alloy wheels.

  

  

  

  2025 BMW iX M70 xDrive

  There’s also the M Sport package Pro that adds M Shadow Line lights and vertically arranged reflectors. The regular, non-M Sport look is similar to the previous Sport but without a black finish for the front triangular elements.

  As you’d expect, BMW will offer plenty of options to customers. This includes one solid and nine metallic finishes, the Individual Exterior Line Titanium Bronze accent package as well as wheel sizes ranging from 20 to 23 inches.

  On the inside, the iX comes standard with the Atelier design package which includes a hexagonal steering wheel, model-specific seats with integrated headrests and Sensatec surfaces. Other options are Loft and Suite, each with selected accents and controls in Gold Bronze, while the Clear & Bold package introduces a walnut wood centre console and controls in cut crystal glass. There’s also the M Sport package that brings with it a round steering wheel, anthracite headliner, M pedals and M-specific displays.

  On that mention, it’s still a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.9-inch central touchscreen on the iX’s dashboard, which looks the same as before. Infotainment is powered by BMW Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Maps, over-the-air (OTA) software upgrades, BMW ConnectedDrive, in-car video streaming, BMW ID, My BMW App telematics, an integrated eSIM, Digital Key Plus and Amazon Alexa support.

  

  The now-standard Live Cockpit Professional setup also comes with a heads-up display and Augmented View function, while other available features are the Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof and a 30-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system.

  For those concerned about practicality, the iX’s boot space is 500 litres, expandable to 1,750 litres with the 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench down. All iX variants also have a maximum permitted towing capacity of up to 2,500 kg.

  Driver assistance systems include the Driving Assistant Plus package with autonomous emergency braking, lane change and departure warning, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, steering and lane centring assist as well as active speed limit assist.

  The optional Driving Assistant Professional adds evasion assistant, road priority warning, wrong-way warning, active lane change, threading assist and a higher operational speed for the adaptive cruise control (210 km/h instead of 180 km/h).

  

  For even more assistance, there’s the new Highway Assistant that allows for Level 2+ automated driving in markets that allow it such as Germany, the United States and Canada. With this, drivers can take theirs hands off the wheel (although attention must still be given to what’s ahead) and the vehicle will drive itself on dual carriageways with separate lanes at speeds of up to 130 km/h.

  Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant, along with Parking Assistant Professional are other systems that can make the driver’s life more convenient, and there’s the BMW ConnectedDrive store available to purchase upgrades.

  With the new looks and improved powertrains, is the iX a more attractive electric vehicle (EV) than before? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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• 2025 BMW iX facelift teased – new headlights, grille pattern, more performance, 10% better efficiency

  In BMW, Cars, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 6 December 2024 10:21 am / 4 comments

  

  Unveiled in the middle of a pandemic, BMW’s pioneering electric SUV, the iX, is set to get a facelift soon. Select journalists (not us) have been invited to get behind the wheel of camouflaged prototypes ahead of the reveal and provided some initial info.

  First, some bad news for those of you who dislike the current car’s divisive styling – the iX looks to retain the same sheetmetal and even the bumpers of the original, at least on this Sport trim. The only visible changes are a new linear diagonal pattern for the grille (taken from the new 1 Series) and vertical daytime running lights from the also-facelifted 4 Series. Inside, there’s apparently a new optional round M Sport steering wheel for those not keen on the polarising hexagonal unit.

  As you can probably tell, the bulk of the changes have been focused on the mechanicals. According to Autocar, the motors have been uprated to produce higher outputs and correspond to new variant names – the previous xDrive50 is now the xDrive60, for example. This is in line with what you get on the i7, so expect the xDrive40 to become the xDrive50 and the M60 to become the M70.

  

  Efficiency has also been boosted by 10% thanks to new silicon carbide inverters and more power-dense batteries that remain the same size as before. The current xDrive50 with a 111.5 kWh battery has a range of 630 km, so a 10% improvement would bring the new xDrive60 close to 700 km.

  There have also been tweaks to the car’s chassis for the betterment of both ride and handling. Hydraulic rear axle bearings and “friction-optimised” wheel bearings join lighter components and lower-rolling-resistance tyres, while the overall suspension tuning has been adjusted to suit each model. As before, steel springs and passive dampers come as standard, with air springs and adaptive dampers optional.

  Lastly, adjustments to the drive modes include a new Sport Plus setting that offers fixed rather than adaptive regenerative braking for a more consistent brake feel. On the other end of the spectrum, a new Max mode is claimed to extract an additional 20% or so range.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Sport in Malaysia – 22 kW AC charging; no glass roof, Laserlights; RM62k cheaper

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 1 March 2024 2:09 pm / 6 comments

  

  Announced two weeks ago, the latest 2024 model year BMW iX xDrive50 Sport is now being showcased at the BMW Premium Selection Showcase 2024 at Stadium Bukit Jalil. With the entry-level xDrive40 dropped from the lineup, the previous midrange model has seen a revision in spec to make it more affordable.

  The xDrive50 Sport is now cheaper to the tune of RM62,630, starting at RM465,800 on-the-road without insurance. That’s with the standard two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty; add the optional five-year warranty and six-year service package and the price climbs to RM499,000. Compared to the outgoing xDrive40 Sport, the revised variant is still RM36,370 more expensive.

  To keep the price down, BMW Malaysia has removed some notable equipment, such as the Laserlight headlamps (replaced by regular LEDs), Sky Lounge illuminated panoramic glass roof, Clear & Bold crystal controls and wood centre console trim, gesture control and Titanium Bronze M exterior trim (now regular Shadowline gloss black).

  

  However, there are a few upgrades, led by the inclusion of a 22 kW three-phase AC onboard charger, halving the charging time with a compatible wallbox to five hours and 30 minutes. Like all other iX models, the xDrive50 still supports up to 195 kW of DC fast charging, taking 35 minutes to charge the 111.5 kWh battery from zero to 80%.

  Elsewhere, the xDrive50 now comes with the Digital Key Plus, enabling you to use a ultra-wideband (UWB) compatible phone (iPhones and selected Samsung and Google devices) to unlock and start the car. You also now get air suspension and Parking Assist Professional (which lets you store past parking manoeuvres), features that were previously reserved for the range-topping M60.

  The rest of the specs remain the same, the xDrive50 coming with dual electric motors that produce 523 PS (385 kW) and 765 Nm of torque, sent to all four wheels and dragging the car from zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Combined range is rated at 630 km on the WLTP cycle.

  

  Standard kit includes 22-inch Style 1021 two-tone alloy wheels, keyless entry, push-button start, “Atelier” interior design with Gold Bronze trim, a Sensatec faux leather-covered dashboard, power-adjustable front seats with driver’s side memory, four-zone automatic climate control, a Qi wireless charger, black headlining and a hands-free powered tailgate.

  Also fitted is the BMW Live Cockpit Professional, coming with a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, both fitted to a curved display panel. It runs on the latest BMW Operating System 8.5 software and pipes tunes through an 18-speaker, 655-watt Harman Kardon surround sound system.

  

  

  

  The xDrive50 also continues to come with the Driving Assistant Professional, consisting of autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, adaptive high beam and front and rear cross traffic alert.

  The available colour options are Mineral White, Phytonic Blue, Sophisto Grey, Black Sapphire and Blue Ridge Mountain, paired with either Black or Mocha Sensatec upholstery. You can specify the xDrive50 with BMW Individual Aventurine Red or Storm Bay paint for an extra RM6,200, as well as Interior Design Suite Amido (black) or Castanea (red) genuine leather upholstery for RM17,300.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 BMW iX updated in Malaysia – xDrive40 dropped; 22 kW AC charging, std air suspension; from RM466k

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 16 February 2024 1:04 pm / 20 comments

  

  The BMW iX has been updated in Malaysia, with changes being made to the electric SUV’s kit list and variant line-up. On the latter, the xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport will be phased out, leaving us with just the xDrive50 Sport and M60.

  UPDATE: We’ve received more information from BMW Malaysia on the equipment changes for the iX, along with official spec sheets. This post has been updated accordingly.

  In terms of pricing, the iX in xDrive50 Sport guise retails for RM465,800 on-the-road without insurance, while the M60 variant is at RM579,800. Keep in mind that these figures are without the optional BMW Service & Repair Inclusive (BSRI), which extends the warranty to five years (up from the standard two years) and includes a six-year service package for an extra RM33,200.

  With BSRI, the xDrive50 Sport’s OTR price becomes RM499,000, while it is RM613,000 for the M60. Referring to the previous price list, the xDrive50 and M60 now cost RM62,630 and RM32,630 less respectively, with or without BSRI.

  As far as equipment changes go, the xDrive50 Sport now comes with an upgraded onboard AC charger (Type 2) that can handle up to 22 kW instead of the previous 11 kW. As such, when plugged into an AC charger capable of delivering that amount of power, the battery now takes five hours and 30 minutes to charge fully instead of 11 hours – the M60 already came with a 22-kW AC charger.

  

  No change to DC charging (CCS), which peaks at 195 kW to get the battery from a 0-80% charge in just 35 minutes. Similarly, the amount of range you get is the same, with the xDrive50 Sport delivering 630 km following the WLTP standard, while the M60 offers 561 km – both use a lithium-ion battery with a gross energy capacity of 111.5 kWh (109.4 kWh net).

  The iX features a dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup, which is rated at the same 523 PS (516 hp or 385 kW) and 765 Nm of torque for the xDrive50 Sport (0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds), and 619 PS (610 hp or 455 kW) and 1,100 Nm for the M60 (0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds). One critical update for the xDrive50 Sport is the addition of adaptive two-axle air suspension, which is already standard for the M60.

  The updated iX also gets the new BMW Operating System 8.5, and Comfort Access is improved with Digital Key Plus, allowing owners to unlock the EV using a compatible smartphone – you can even share the digital key with five other devices. In other areas, the xDrive50 Sport gets the M60’s Parking Assistant Professional – an upgrade from Parking Assistant Plus that adds assisted parallel and perpendicular as well as Manoeuvering Assistant.

  

  While the improved AC charging, updated infotainment and air suspension are now standard across the iX range, there are some items that have been removed or changed. We’ve checked with BMW Malaysia and were told the Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof has been omitted for the xDrive50 Sport, while the M60’s Bowers & Wilkins sound system has been swapped out for one from Harman Kardon.

  Other things removed are the Laserlight headlamps, which are now standard LEDs for both variants, along with gesture control. Variant-specific deletions for the xDrive50 Sport are Clear & Bold interior applications and Titanium Bronze M exterior trim, while the M60 loses the M high-gloss Shadowline package and active seat ventilation.

  The M60 also follows the xDrive50 Sport by adopting Interior Design Atelier upholstery (previous Atelier) in either Mocha or Black with highlight components and control in Gold Bronze, while the seat covers remain unchanged for both (Sensatec leather for the xDrive50 Sport and natural leather for the M60). These are still paired with a Sensatec dashboard, centre console and centre armrest, and the M60 carries on with its Clear & Bold interior trim applications. As before, you can pay an extra RM17,300 for one of two exclusive upholsteries: Interior Design Suite Amido and Interior Design Suite Castanea.

  

  

  2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Sport spec sheet; click to enlarge
  

  

  

  2024 BMW iX M60 spec sheet; click to enlarge

  The rest of the interior remains familiar, with the Live Cockpit Professional setup (12.3-inch instrument and 14.9-inch infotainment displays) occupying the dashboard. There’s also an anthracite headliner, multi-function front seats, ambient lighting, four-zone climate control and a wireless charging pad.

  Other items in the kit list include 22-inch Aerodynamic wheels (style 1021 multi-colour 3D polished buff for the xDrive50 Sport and style 1023 bicolour Titanium Bronze 3D polished buff for the M60), Driving Assistant Professional (includes AEB, ACC with stop and go) and IconicSounds Electric.

  Available colours for the iX include Alpine White, Mineral White Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Sophisto Grey Metallic with Brilliant Effect, Phytonic Blue Metallic, Oxide Grey Metallic and Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic. For an additional RM6,200, you can option the Aventurine Red Metallic or Individual Storm Bay Metallic. Each purchase comes with an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty, roadside assistance and accident hotline as well as BMW Service Online support.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• 2023 BMW iX M60 launched in Malaysia – 561 km EV range; 619 PS, 1,100 Nm; 0-100 in 3.8s; from RM612k

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local Car Launches, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 5 August 2023 6:07 pm / 11 comments

  

  BMW Malaysia today launched the iX M60, which is the fourth variant of the brand’s all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) after the xDrive40, xDrive40 Sport and xDrive50 Sport. The new range-topper, which is making its local debut at the M4NTAP Festival 2023, is the second most powerful electric vehicle (EV) in the German carmaker’s line-up and retails for RM612,430 on-the-road (OTR) without insurance.

  Said figure is with a standard two-year warranty, and if you want the optional extended warranty (five years) and service (six years) package, the asking price goes up to RM630,800. As with other BMW EVs sold here, the OTR prices are inclusive of road tax, but since EVs are exempted until December 31, 2025, the actual amount payable is lower (the iX M60’s road tax is RM8,223).

  With the iX M60, you get a dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain with peak outputs of 619 PS (610 hp or 455 kW) and 1,100 Nm. These figures are substantially more than the xDrive50 that offers 523 PS (516 hp or 385 kW) and 765 Nm, but there’s a catch.

  The M60’s intimidating figures are only available when the car is placed in Launch mode. In Sport mode, peak horsepower is maintained at 619 PS (610 hp or 455 kW) but torque is reduced to 1,015 Nm. Dial things back further to the Personal and Efficiency drive modes and you’ll have 540 PS (532 hp or 397 kW) and 1,015 Nm at your disposal.

  

  At its most powerful setting, the M60 will complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 3.8 seconds, which is mighty impressive for a vehicle that weighs around 2.5 tonnes. Flat out, it will be continue accelerating to an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h.

  Like the xDrive50, the M60’s electric motors are powered by an underfloor-mounted lithium-ion battery with a net energy capacity of 109.4 kWh (111.5 kWh gross capacity). However, the M60 provides up to 561 km of range (WLTP), which is 69 km less than what’s quoted for the xDrive50, so you’re sacrificing range for performance.

  For charging, the M60 is the first BMW EV in Malaysia to come with a 22-kW onboard AC charger (Type 2) instead of an 11-kW one. As such, AC charging is much quicker compared to the xDrive50, with a full charge from 0-100% taking 5.5 hours instead of around 11 hours. As for DC fast charging (CCS2), the maximum input support remains at 195 kW, so a 0-80% state of charge is reached in just 35 minutes.

  Visually, the M60 is similar to the existing xDrive40 Sport and xDrive50 Sport, but there are specific touches to mark it out as the range-topping variant. For starters, the 22-inch BMW Individual M Aerodynamic Style 1023 wheels in a Titanium Bronze 3D polished buff finish are exclusive to the M60, as are the model badges that are available in high gloss black or Titanium Bronze.

  

  Nine exterior colours are offered for the M60, namely Mineral White, Alpine White Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Sophisto Grey Metallic with Brilliant Effect, Phytonic Blue Metallic, Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic, Individual Storm Bay Metallic and Aventurine Red Metallic.

  Customers can also choose from two dash upholsteries, including Interior Design Suite Amido and the Interior Design Suite Castanea, complemented by a Sensatec centre console and central armrest. Meanwhile, the leather seats come in two designs: Interior Design Atelier in Mocha or Black, or Interior Design Suite in Amido or Castanea

  Standard equipment that comes with the M60 include the BMW Live Cockpit Professional that includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen. The infotainment system is powered by BMW Operating System 8 and includes ConnectedDrive Services and Connected Package Professional (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support).

  You’ll also get blue brake calipers, adaptive two-axle air suspension with M-specific tuning, Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel steering), powered front seats with memory function, four-zone climate control, a wireless phone charger and a 30-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system with 1,615 watts of amplification and a seven-band equaliser.

  

  

  

  As for safety and driving assistance systems, the Driving Assistant Professional package includes autonomous emergency braking. Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Automatic Speed Limit Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Distance Control (Active Cruise Control with stop & go), Lane Keeping Assistant as well as Front and Rear Crossing Traffic Warning.

  Parking Assistant Professional, which was introduced to the iX last year, is also part of the local kit list. In addition to the systems already available with the lesser Parking Assistant Plus like Active Park Distance Control, Lateral Parking Aid, Surround View, Remote View 3D and Parking Drive Off Monitoring, the Pro version adds Manoeuvre Assistant that improves upon Reversing Assistant.

  This can save up to 10 manoeuvres up to 600 metres total, with the longest a single path can be being 200 metres. The system aids drivers when dealing with a long, tricky driveway and can self-correct up to 30 cm in case it needs to go around a new obstacle that wasn’t there previously.

  Each M60 purchased comes with an eight-year, 160,000-km battery warranty, roadside assistance, BMW Service Online and the BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW Privileges Card.

  Here’s an overview of the BMW iX range in Malaysia:

  BMW iX xDrive40
  

  

  

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  • Price: RM385,430; RM403,800 with extended warranty and service package (BSRI)
  • Battery capacity: 76.6 kWh gross (71 kWh net)
  • Range: 425 km (WLTP)
  • Power: 326 PS (322 hp or 240 kW)
  • Torque: 630 Nm

  BMW iX xDrive40 Sport
  

  

  

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  • Price: RM429,430; RM447,800 with BSRI
  • Battery capacity: 76.6 kWh gross (71 kWh net)
  • Range: 425 km (WLTP)
  • Power: 326 PS (322 hp or 240 kW)
  • Torque: 630 Nm

  BMW iX xDrive50 Sport
  

  

  

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  • Price: RM528,430; RM546,800 with BSRI
  • Battery capacity: 111.5 kWh gross (109.4 kWh net)
  • Range: 630 km (WLTP)
  • Power: 523 PS (516 hp or 385 kW)
  • Torque: 765 Nm

  BMW iX M60
  

  

  

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  • Price: RM612,430; RM630,800 with BSRI
  • Battery capacity: 111.5 kWh gross (109.4 kWh net)
  • Range: 561 km (WLTP)
  • Power: 619 PS (610 hp or 455 kW)
  • Torque: 1,100 Nm

  GALLERY: 2023 BMW iX M60

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW iX xDrive50 in Malaysia – RM546,800 for more powerful motors, bigger battery, 630 km range

  In BMW, Cars, Local News / By Paul Tan / 3 January 2023 8:01 am / 18 comments

  

  BMW Malaysia has added the BMW iX xDrive50 to its online configurator, revealing a pricetag of RM546,800, which represents a premium of RM143k over the base xDrive40’s RM403,800 price tag. The iX xDrive40 Sport priced at RM447,800 is now the middle child in the BMW iX line-up.

  Upgrading to the xDrive50 model gets you more powerful electric motors, now with a total system output of 523 horsepower and 765 Nm of torque. This is paired with a larger 111.5 kWh battery (109.4 kWh usable). This is significantly more than the xDrive40 models’ 326hp and 76.6 kWh.

  As a result, the iX xDrive50 sprints to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds, much faster than the xDrive40’s 6.1 seconds. BMW quotes a WLTP range of 630 km for the iX with the bigger battery, compared to 425 km for the baseline model.

  

  As far as we can tell, specs are identical between the xDrive40 Sport and the xDrive50 based on what is written in the online configurator. This might mean you’re paying more just for the extra performance and range. But until they upload a spec sheet/brochure for this particular model, we can’t say 100% for sure yet.

  If specs are indeed the same, the omission of an upgrade to dual-axle air suspension that’s available in other markets will be missed as this could have given the iX the increase in comfort levels and versatility in suspension settings that it would have benefited from.

  Based on xDrive40 Sport specs, the xDrive50 will also get BMW Laserlight headlamps with high-beam assistant, 22-inch aerodynamic wheels, Comfort Access, powered tailgate, Live Cockpit Professional system with a curved 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display, which is connected to the 14.9-inch central touchscreen display.

  

  

  Other features are the Sky Lounge panorama glass roof, an 18-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (no upgrade to Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround), anthracite headliner and pillar trims, as well as the Clear & Bold interior trim applications. This includes switches made of real crystal glass and decorative elements made of open-pored wood in the center console.

  For safety, the iX comes with BMW Driving Assistant package as standard, which includes lane departure warning, lane change warning, front collision warning with brake intervention (AEB), rear cross-traffic warning and rear collision prevention. There’s also BMW’s Parking Assistant with reversing assist, active park distance control and a rear-view camera and passive cruise control.

  For the xDrive40 Sport and xDrive50, you get additional tyre pressure monitoring system, Parking Assistant Plus and the included surround view camera, along with the Driving Assistant Professional package that brings in adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, steering and lane control assist, automatic speed limit assist and evasion assistant.

  GALLERY: I20 BMW iX xDrive50 in Mineral White

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: I20 BMW iX xDrive50 in Sophisto Grey

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW iX and iX3 in Malaysia – full gallery of electric SUVs, Sport and Impressive, priced at RM319k-RM397k

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 27 June 2022 8:42 pm / 4 comments

  

  

  BMW iX xDrive40 Sport (left), iX3 M Sport Impressive (right)

  At long last, we managed to snag the BMW iX and iX3 in their range-topping Sport and M Sport Impressive trims, giving us a good look at both cars out in the open air. This gives us a good opportunity to put Munich’s two electric SUVs side-by-side for a full gallery, which you can peruse below.

  Sitting as the entry into electric BMW ownership (well, until the iX1 arrives), the iX3 can be had under the RM300,000 mark, although this Impressive variant carries a price tag of RM318,609, The larger iX in its sportier, um, Sport form is yours for RM396,714.

  Both figures are on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of a two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty. You can, of course, get these cars with the full six-year warranty and service package, which will bump the prices to RM334,249 and RM415,084 respectively.

  These numbers also include the sales and service tax (SST) rebate valid for another three days; they will increase to RM328,160 and RM407,430 from July 1 onwards, or RM343,800 and RM425,800 with the warranty and service package. A Power Package, which adds a 22 kW BMW i Wallbox AC charger and a Type 2 charging cable, costs an additional RM5,000 on the iX3 and RM4,600 on the iX.

  

  

  BMW iX xDrive40 Sport (left), iX3 M Sport Impressive (right)

  Let’s start with the more expensive of the two, the iX. We’ve shot the regular xDrive40 before (you can watch the video review here), but this is the first time we’ve gotten our hands on the Sport. The more aggressive front and rear bumpers – the former with triangular black panels, the latter with a body-coloured diffuser – are unique to this car, as are the gloss black body cladding and larger 22-inch Style 1020 two-tone alloy wheels.

  Inside, the minimalist cabin has been dressed up with black headlining, a Sky Lounge panoramic glass sunroof, crystal glass switchgear (including the iDrive rotary dial) and open pore decorative trim. The Mocha or Black Sensatec faux leather upholstery and Gold Bronze interior accents continue to be part of the standard specification.

  Other bits of kit unique to the Sport are Laserlight headlamps with blue detailing, blue brake callipers, a 360-degree camera system and an 18-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. These add to the iX’s standard equipment, which include keyless entry, push-button start, four-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats with driver’s side memory, a Qi wireless charger, park assist and the BMW Curved Display that incorporates a 12.3-inch instrument display and 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen.

  The Sport variant retains the xDrive40’s mechanicals, with twin electric motors developing a sum total o 240 kW (326 PS) and 630 Nm of torque. So equipped, the X will sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and reach an electronically-limited top speed of 200 km/h. A 76.6 kWh lithium-ion battery provides a range of 425 km on the WLTP cycle.

  

  

  BMW iX xDrive40 Sport (left), iX3 M Sport Impressive (right)

  The iX accepts up to 11 kW of AC charging, meaning that it won’t be able make full use of the optional wallbox’s output; a full charge takes seven hours and 15 minutes. The car will also support up to 150 kW of DC fast charging, filling the battery from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes.

  Now, let’s move on to the iX3. Imported from the BMW Brilliance plant in Shenyang, China, it’s powered by a single rear motor producing 210 kW (286 PS) and 400 Nm, enabling it to get from zero to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds before topping out at 180 km/h.

  While the 73.8 kWh lithium-ion battery is smaller than that of the iX, its lighter weight and lower power allow it to be more efficient, with a range of between 453 and 461 km on the WLTP cycle. Despite its slightly smaller capacity, the pack actually takes a little longer to charge than the iX’s – around seven and a half hours with 11 kW of AC power, or 32 minutes with a 150 kW DC fast charger.

  

  

  The iX3 is based on the facelifted X3 and, like its Malaysian-spec petrol siblings, comes with the M Sport package as standard. The Impressive variant is again set apart via Laserlight lamps and larger wheels (20-inch Style 890 M rollers here), plus acoustic glass front side windows, gesture control, a 16-speaker, 464-watt Harmon Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera system and IconicSounds Electric driving sounds.

  Otherwise, the standard specification is identical to the lower-end Inspiring and includes keyless entry, push-button start, Vernasca leather upholstery, a Sensatec-wrapped dashboard, brushed aluminium trim, galvanic silver switchgear, adaptive dampers, power-adjustable front seats with heating and driver’s side memory, triple-zone automatic climate control, a Qi wireless charger, a panoramic glass sunroof, park assist and a hands-free powered tailgate.

  Impressively (pun completely intended), both cars you see here come with the full Driving Assistant Professional package, offering autonomous emergency braking, evasive steering assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. A tyre pressure monitoring system and adaptive high beam are also standard-fit.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: BMW iX xDrive40 Sport in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 BMW iX review in Malaysia – priced from RM352k

  In BMW, Car Reviews, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Video Reviews, Videos / By Matthew H Tong / 15 April 2022 9:18 pm / 16 comments

  At long last, we have finally gotten our hands on a review unit of the BMW iX. The fully electric SUV is Munich’s latest and greatest, and can be had in this entry-level xDrive40 or the swankier Sport model.

  If you’re looking to buy an iX, note that the starting price is around RM352k, or RM371k if you opt for the five-year warranty and service package. The xDrive40 Sport model goes for RM407k instead. All models come with an eight-year or 160,000 km battery warranty as standard.

  Powering the xDrive40 variants are two electric motors, one on each axle, hence xDrive. Combined, they make 240 kW, or 326 PS and 630 Nm of torque. That’s good for a century sprint time of 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h. You won’t win a drag race against the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, but you’ll definitely turn more heads in the Bimmer.

  

  A 76.6 kWh lithium-ion battery provides a range of up to 425 km (WLTP cycle). The car supports a maximum of 11 kW AC charging, through which the battery can be fully charged in 7 hours 15 minutes. xDrive40 models support a maximum DC charge rate of 150 kW, which juices up the battery from 10% to 80% in roughly 30 minutes.

  Standard equipment includes keyless entry, push-button start, standard passive dampers, Qi wireless charging, gesture control, park assist, a reverse camera and 12 speakers with 205 watts of output. The Sport variant adds darkened Laserlights, Sport brakes with blue callipers, a panoramic sunroof with Sky Lounge lighting, black headlining, a 360-degree camera and an 18-speaker, 655-watt Harman Kardon sound system.

  Safety-wise, the iX comes as standard with the Driver Assistant package, incorporating autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert, plus automatic high beam. The Sport throws in the Professional pack with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centring assist for Level 2 semi-autonomous driving functionality, along with a tyre pressure monitoring system and selective high beam blocking to prevent dazzling other motorists.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 in Malaysia – gallery of electric SUV with 326 PS, 425 km range, priced from RM352k

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 7 April 2022 11:31 am / 6 comments

  

  The BMW iX has been available for sale in Malaysia since August 2021, but only now have we gotten our hands on a local unit, as deliveries are slated to kick off in the middle of this month. The electric SUV (likely this particular unit) has been making the marketing rounds starting from December, with a different Sport model cropping up in January.

  As always, we’ll have an in-depth video review of the car up in due time, but for now we have a full gallery of the car for you to peruse. The car you see here is in entry-level xDrive40 spec, priced at RM352,396 on-the-road without insurance, or RM370,766 with a five-year warranty and service package instead of the standard two-year, unlimited-mileage coverage (all models come with an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty).

  These prices include the 50% sales and service tax (SST) rebate valid until June 30, as well as the government’s import tax, excise duty and road tax exemptions for electric vehicles. The aforementioned Sport variant raises the price by RM44,319 to RM396,794, or RM415,084 with the five-year warranty and service package. A RM4,600 Power Package throws in a 22 kW wallbox charger and a public charging cable.

  Power comes from twin electric motors, delivering combined outputs of 240 kW (326 PS) and 630 Nm of torque. So equipped, this X5-sized car will get from zero to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds before hitting a top speed of 200 km/h. A 76.6 kWh lithium-ion battery provides a range of 425 km on the WLTP cycle. A more powerful xDrive50 with a longer range is planned, but there’s no news on that yet.

  

  The iX accepts up to 11 kW of AC charging, meaning that it won’t be able to fully utilise the wallbox’s output; a full charge takes seven hours and 15 minutes. The car will also support up to 150 kW of DC fast charging using a Combined Charging System (CCS) connector, filling the battery from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes.

  Revealed to the world in late 2020, the iX actually has roots in the 2018 Vision iNEXT concept and carries several of that car’s design cues into production. These include the large blanked-off double kidney grille, flat trapezoidal LED headlights, prominent square fender flares, black D-pillar appliqués and slim L-shaped taillights. The regular model comes with L-shaped front bumper corners and matte black body cladding, whereas the Sport gets triangular corner panels and gloss black and body-coloured mouldings.

  The standard xDrive40 also rides on 21-inch two-tone 1010 alloy wheels instead of the 22-inch 1020 rollers of the Sport. This particular car also sports the optional Titan Bronze exterior highlights but, strangely, not the Laserlight headlights that come together as part of the RM15,740 Design Package. The doors come with recessed door handles and coupé-style frameless windows, which are a nice touch.

  Step inside and you’ll find a minimalist cabin that’s a step change from past BMW models, with a minimalist horizontal dashboard, a freestanding curved display panel, a floating centre console with flush controls and a design that uses plenty of diagonal lines. This lightly-optioned example gets an “Atelier” interior design with black Sensatec faux leather upholstery and Gold Bronze trim.

  

  Front and centre is a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 14.9-inch widescreen infotainment touchscreen. Both of these run the new BMW Operating System 8 with striking colourful graphics, My Modes for different driving styles and customisable instrument layouts. The iDrive controller is a new transparent disc with a gold bezel, with the Sport model getting a faceted crystal knob and an open-pore wood base.

  The system also integrates the climate controls into the display, and to ensure the driver does not need to fiddle with the settings too often, the automatic setting will make adjustments based on the number of occupants and even the intensity and direction of the sunlight. Four-zone control is fitted as standard.

  The iX is a five-seater, the front pews coming with integrated headrests and power adjustment (including lumbar) with driver’s side memory; the switches are now mounted on the doors, Mercedes-Benz-style. The backrests also come with two USB-C ports on either side for the rear occupants, along with slots for fitting optional accessories, such as a coat hanger or an iPad holder.

  

  

  

  Boot space is a round 500 litres and there’s also a large amount of underfloor storage for charging cables, although unfortunately there’s no front boot. Also, because the taillights are mounted entirely on the hands-free powered tailgate, there are auxiliary lamps that function when the boot is open.

  Standard equipment includes keyless entry, push-button start, standard passive dampers, Qi wireless charging, gesture control, park assist, a reverse camera and 12 speakers with 205 watts of output. The Sport variant adds darkened Laserlights, Sport brakes with blue callipers, a panoramic sunroof with Sky Lounge lighting, black headlining, a 360-degree camera and an 18-speaker, 655-watt Harman Kardon sound system.

  Safety-wise, the iX comes as standard with the Driver Assistant package, incorporating autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert, plus automatic high beam. The Sport throws in the Professional pack with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centring assist for Level 2 semi-autonomous driving functionality, along with a tyre pressure monitoring system and selective high beam blocking to prevent dazzling other motorists.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 Sport in Malaysia – RM407k!

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Matthew H Tong / 14 January 2022 2:57 pm / 8 comments

  

  Starting this year, electric vehicles will not be saddled with import and excise duties, which means those of you who are looking for zero-emissions toys can enjoy significantly cheaper buy-in rates.

  The all-new iX is one such example. This variant – currently on display at the NEXTGen Malaysia event in Kuala Lumpur – is the xDrive40 Sport, clad in the exquisite BMW Individual Aventurine Red Metallic paint. It’s priced at RM407,430, or a whopping RM65,200 cheaper than before. There’s the cheaper iX xDrive40 variant going for RM361,430, too, which is RM58,200 less than when it was first launched here back in August last year.

  Prices are inclusive of the standard two-year warranty, but if you want the extended warranty (five years, unlimited mileage) and service (five years, 120,000 km mileage) package, the price of the base iX increases to RM379,800, while the xDrive40 Sport becomes RM425,800. An eight-year, 160,000 km warranty for the drive battery is standard. Still, not bad for the latest fully imported BMW, right?

  

  

  

  In terms of powertrain, the xDrive40 features two electric motors, with one on each axle to provide all-wheel drive. Together, there’s 326 PS (322 hp or 240 kW) and 630 Nm available, which is good for a zero to 100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds and top speed of 200 km/h.

  A 76.6 kWh lithium-ion battery sits under the floor between the two axles, offering a range of up to 425 km on a single charge (WLTP cycle). The SUV can be charged via an AC wallbox at a maximum rate of 11 kW (Type 2 connection). BMW says a full charge can be achieved in seven hours and 15 minutes, but keep in mind charge times will take longer if your porch is not running three-phase power.

  If you have access to DC fast chargers, the iX is capable of being charged at up to 150 kW (CCS2 connection). This juices up the battery from 10% to an 80% state-of-charge in approximately half an hour, so a quick coffee and toilet break mid-drive can provide at least 150 km of additional range.

  

  

  Honestly, the iX looks and feels a lot more palatable in the flesh than it does in photos, especially in this Sport guise and bright metallic red paint. Standard on the xDrive40 Sport are BMW Laserlight headlamps with high-beam assistant, 22-inch aerodynamic wheels with blue calipers (21-inch on the base model), Comfort Access, and powered tailgate.

  Inside, it’s unlike any BMW SUV. For starters, you get the Live Cockpit Professional system with a curved 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display, which is connected to the 14.9-inch central touchscreen display. It runs on the latest BMW Operating System 8, which feels far snappier in operation, and the graphics a clear step up from OS 7.

  Other features unique to this variant are the Sky Lounge panorama glass roof, an 18-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, anthracite headliner and pillar trims, as well as the Clear & Bold interior trim applications. This includes switches made of real crystal glass and decorative elements made of open-pored wood in the center console.

  

  

  For safety, the iX comes with BMW Driving Assistant package as standard, which includes lane departure warning, lane change warning, front collision warning with brake intervention (AEB), rear cross-traffic warning and rear collision prevention. There’s also BMW’s Parking Assistant with reversing assist, active park distance control and a rear-view camera and passive cruise control.

  With the Sport, the list grows to include a tyre pressure monitoring system, Parking Assistant Plus and the included surround view camera, along with the Driving Assistant Professional package that brings in adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, steering and lane control assist, automatic speed limit assist and evasion assistant.

  So, for just over RM400k, what say you? With BMW Group Malaysia and its partners showing commitment to grow the local EV infrastructure, will you finally consider taking the plunge on electric cars? Let us know, below.

  GALLERY: 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 Sport

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: 2022 BMW iX xDrive40

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 BMW iX EV now with tax-free price, from RM361k – up to RM65,200 cheaper than 2021 launch pricing

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 13 January 2022 1:01 pm / 10 comments

  

  The BMW iX has received new pricing in line with the government’s decision to exempt electric vehicles (EVs) from import and excise duties this year. Based on BMW Malaysia’s latest price list, the iX xDrive40 now retails at RM361,430 on-the-road without insurance, which is RM58,200 less than when the EV was first launched here back in August last year.

  Meanwhile, the iX xDrive40 Sport is now priced at RM407,430, or RM65,200 cheaper than before. It should be noted that the Sport is an add-on package for the iX that previously costs RM53,000, but has since been reduced to RM46,000 following the new price list.

  Both the xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport can also be optioned with the Power Package, which throws in a 22 kW BMW i Wallbox and public charging cable, for an additional RM4,600 – the price of this add-on is unchanged from before.

  The prices mentioned are inclusive of a two-year warranty, but if you want the extended warranty (five years, unlimited mileage) and service (five years, 120,000 km mileage) package, the price of the xDrive40 rises to RM379,800, while the xDrive40 Sport becomes RM425,800. An eight-year, 160,000 km warranty for the drive battery is standard.

  

  Just to shed more light on the aftersales packages, BMW Malaysia offers the extended warranty and service package at a discounted price of RM18,370 for the iX when optioned during purchase, which is what’s applied to the prices mentioned above.

  However, if you purchased the iX without the extended warranty and service package, and decide you want them later on, you can choose to separately pay for the six-year vehicle warranty (RM12,500) and service package (RM8,000) – together they are RM20,500.

  In terms of powertrain, the xDrive40 two electric motors, with one on each axle to provide all-wheel drive. Together, there’s 326 PS (322 hp or 240 kW) and 630 Nm available, which is good for a zero to 100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds and top speed of 200 km/h.

  

  The electric motors draw power from a lithium-ion battery with a gross energy capacity of 76.6 kWh (71 kWh net) that provides up to 425 km of range following WLTP standards. For charging, the xDrive40 supports AC charging up to 11 kW via a Type 2 connection, with a full charge taking seven hours and 15 minutes with a suitable charger. The xDrive40 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.

  Equipment-wise, the xDrive40 comes standard with LED headlamps with high-beam assistant, 21-inch aerodynamic wheels (style 1010 bicolour 3D polished finish), Comfort Access as well as side frame decorative moulding and window cavity covers in black high-gloss. Inside, you get a Live Cockpit Professional system with a curved 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen display – both backed by BMW Operating System 8.

  The cabin also comes with the Atelier interior package where selected components and controls are trimmed in Gold Bronze, while the seats, dashboard, centre console and centre armrest are layered with Sensatec synthetic leather (available in Mocha or Black). Also on are powered front seats with a memory function for the driver, a wireless charger and a HiFi sound system.

  

  The aforementioned Sport package adds things like 22-inch units (style 1020 bicolour 3D polished finish), BMW Laserlight headlamp, the Sport Line styling package (blue brake calipers and revised fascias), a Sky Lounge panorama glass roof, an 18-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, anthracite headliner and pillar trims, while the interior gets Clear & Bold applications, including switches made of real crystal glass and decorative elements made of open-pored wood in the center console.

  On the safety and driver assist front, the xDrive40 gets the Driving Assistant package with lane departure warning, lane change warning, front collision warning with brake intervention (AEB), rear cross-traffic warning and rear collision prevention. There’s also BMW’s Parking Assistant with reversing assist, active park distance control and a rear-view camera and passive cruise control.

  With the Sport, the list grows to include a tyre pressure monitoring system, Parking Assistant Plus and the included surround view camera, along with the Driving Assistant Professional package that brings in adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, steering and lane control assist, automatic speed limit assist and evasion assistant.

  GALLERY: BMW iX xDrive40 in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• GALLERY: BMW iX xDrive40 in Malaysia – EV SUV with 322 hp, 630 Nm, 425 km range; priced from RM420k

  In BMW, Cars, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 8 December 2021 5:55 pm / 11 comments

  

  Launched in Malaysia back in August this year, the BMW iX has now landed in Malaysia, with a unit being put on display at the St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. For your viewing pleasure, we snapped a gallery of the rather well received electric SUV, which is pictured here in base xDrive40 guise wearing a Phytonic Blue finish.

  UPDATE: The BMW iX has a new 2022 tax-free price, from RM361,430 to RM407,430, which is up to RM65,200 lower than the 2021 launch price.

  Said base variant retails at RM419,630 on-the-road without insurance, but there’s also the xDrive40 Sport that goes for RM472,630. These prices come with a two-year warranty, but if you want the extended warranty (five years, unlimited mileage) and service package (six years, 120,000 km), the price of the xDrive40 rises to RM435,800, while the xDrive40 Sport becomes RM488,800. An eight-year, 160,000 km warranty for the battery comes as standard.

  Both variants feature the same electric powertrain that features two electric motors – one on each axle – for all-wheel drive. Together, they provide 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.

  A lithium-ion battery with a gross energy capacity of 76.6 kWh (71 kWh net) powers the e-motors and provides a range of up to 425 km following the WLTP cycle. The battery supports AC charging up to 11 kW via a Type 2 connection, with a full charge taking seven hours and 15 minutes with a charger that can output that amount of power. There’s also DC fast charging up to 150 kW using a CCS2 connection, which can bring the battery from a 0-80% state of charge in just 31 minutes.

  

  The xDrive40 comes standard with LED headlamps with high-beam assistant, 21-inch aerodynamic wheels (style 1010 bicolour 3D polished finish), Comfort Access as well as side frame decorative moulding and window cavity covers in black high-gloss.

  As for the interior, you’ll find a Live Cockpit Professional system made up of a curved 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen display, with both powered by the BMW Operating System 8. These are joined by powered front seats with a driver’s side memory, a wireless charger and a HiFi sound system.

  An Atelier interior package is part of the cabin too, with selected components and controls trimmed in Gold Bronze. In other areas like seats, dashboard, centre console and centre armrest, there’s Sensatec synthetic leather that is available in Mocha or Black.

  

  The xDrive40’s safety and driver assist systems include the Driving Assistant package with lane departure warning, lane change warning, front collision warning with brake intervention (AEB), rear cross-traffic warning and rear collision prevention. There’s also BMW’s Parking Assistant with reversing assist, active park distance control and a rear-view camera and passive cruise control.

  We haven’t sighted the xDrive40 Sport just yet, but that variant builds upon the base option by adding larger 22-inch wheels (style 1020 bicolour 3D polished finish), BMW Laserlight headlamps and the Sport Line package – sport brakes with blue brake calipers, dark-tinted lights, new-design front and rear fascias with black highlights, and a chrome radiator grille graphic.

  The higher price also nets you a tyre pressure monitoring system, Parking Assistant Plus (with a surround view camera), along with the Driving Assistant Professional package that adds adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, steering and lane control assist, automatic speed limit assist and evasion assistant.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• At RM420k, the BMW iX EV is a bargain in Malaysia

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Feature Stories, Local News / By Danny Tan / 26 August 2021 5:00 pm / 18 comments

  

  While the BMW iX’s looks is up for debate, the electric SUV’s shocking sticker price in Malaysia is hard to argue with. Yours from RM420k, the iX xDrive40, dare we say, is a bargain for what it is.

  UPDATE: The BMW iX has a new 2022 tax-free price, from RM361,430 to RM407,430, which is up to RM65,200 lower than the 2021 launch price.

  Before we explain why, here’s the deal on the iX. Launched today, BMW’s EV SUV can be had in xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport forms. Prices start at RM419,630 on-the-road without insurance, and the Sport is RM53,000 more, taking it to RM472,630. These prices are without the current SST exemption, so perhaps deliveries will only start next year.

  The iX is a big SUV, like a dedicated electric X5 of sorts. The X5 has been available here in plug-in hybrid form for some time now, and the latest G05 X5 xDrive45e M Sport continues to be very good value at RM440,745. That’s a whopping RM170k cheaper than the petrol-powered X5 xDrive40i that the PHEV replaced, by the way.

  

  To make it a like-for-like comparison, we’re going to take the X5’s price with the standard warranty package, and with full sales tax – that’s RM428,170. So, the iX undercuts the CKD locally assembled X5 PHEV, despite being a CBU import from Germany. This minor miracle gets even more fascinating as you dig deeper and look further.

  The “true price” of the cars can be seen on the Langkawi duty-free list, which reads RM313k for the iX versus RM400k for the X5 PHEV. That’s the base we’re building on. The X5 PHEV is then taxed – very minimally, thanks to CKD plus EEV incentives – to RM428k in Peninsular Malaysia.

  As a CBU import, the iX attracts import duties and is naturally taxed more heavily, arriving at RM420k. However, the just above RM100k of tax is relatively low compared to other CBU models – a 34% increase over the Langkawi price vs around 70-75% for other CBU vehicles. Key to this is the flat 10% excise duty rate that CBU EVs attract, compared to the 60% to 105% excise applied on ICE-powered CBUs. More on this special EV tax rate here.

  

  Like the Porsche Taycan, the iX benefits from this 10% flat rate, but CBU taxes are still much higher than CKD + EEV taxes, and the iX undercutting the X5 PHEV is still mind boggling. Let’s see how the two BMW SUVs stack up elsewhere.

  The iX xDrive40 is priced at 77,300 euros in Germany (RM381,010), 69,905 pounds in the UK (RM402,878) and A$146,500 in Australia (RM445,675). Prices for the X5 xDrive45e is either similar or very close (three figures) to the iX in these three markets. Our X5 PHEV’s Langkawi price is RM400k, which is right smack in this ballpark that we’ve set up. Everything is normal so far.

  But what’s not normal is the RM313k duty-free price of our iX, which is much lower than the overseas prices for both the iX and X5 PHEV. This has allowed BMW Malaysia to include all applicable taxes payable to the government, and still undercut the X5 PHEV, which let us repeat, is already very good value in the market.

  

  

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  We’re guessing that at this rather shocking price of RM420k, BMW Malaysia is likely to be working on small margins for the iX to achieve price parity with the X5 PHEV – this matches the global positioning. And when you consider the company’s plans to establish DC fast charging infrastructure in Malaysia, at a considerable cost, it shows how serious BMW Malaysia is in its EV offensive. Electric a long game, this is just the start, and they’re putting money where their mouth is.

  As for Malaysian carbuyers, the BMW iX at RM420k fully taxed is an absolute bargain, relative to not just other models in our local range, but overseas too. Before you ready the arrows, “bargain” does not mean “affordable” – it’s a lot of car for the money, but you’ll first need to have the money – this is a premium electric SUV after all.

  Now, back to those looks…

  GALLERY: BMW iX xDrive40

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• BMW iX xDrive40 EV SUV launched in Malaysia – CBU, 322 hp and 630 Nm, 425 km range, priced from RM420k

  In BMW, Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local Car Launches, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 26 August 2021 11:23 am / 21 comments

  

  Well, that didn’t take long. BMW Malaysia has officially launched the iX, which is available in two versions, namely the xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport. Pre-bookings have already begun, with prices start at RM419,630 (on-the-road without insurance) for the former, while the Sport is a RM53,000 add-on package that brings the total to RM472,630.

  UPDATE: The BMW iX has a new 2022 tax-free price, from RM361,430 to RM407,430, which is up to RM65,200 lower than the 2021 launch price.

  These prices are with a two-year warranty, but if you want the extended warranty (five years, unlimited mileage) and service package (six years, 120,000 km), the price of the xDrive40 rises to RM435,800, while the xDrive40 Sport becomes RM488,800. The electric vehicle also comes with an eight-year, 160,000 km warranty for its battery.

  It’s important to note that these figures do not factor in the ongoing sales tax exemption – 50% as this is a fully-imported (CBU) model – suggesting that customer units will only arrive in Malaysia next year.

  We’re still not done with pricing yet because there’s also an optional Power Package that you can specify for an additional RM4,600, which nets you a public charging cable and BMW i Wallbox (installation included), the latter capable of putting out 22 kW provided your home has the necessary three-phase electricity supply.

  

  The pricing is certainly worth talking more about, as when compared apples-to-apples – i.e. with sales tax considered – the CBU iX EV is actually cheaper than the similarly-sized, locally-assembled (CKD) X5 xDrive45e M Sport, which goes for RM428,170. Even if you bring back sales tax exemption into the picture – it’s 100% off for the X5 – the PHEV SUV’s RM418,813 price tag is only slightly less than the iX.

  In xDrive40 guise, the iX features 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.

  The e-motors draw power from a lithium-ion battery with a gross energy capacity of 76.6 kWh (71 kWh net) that provides up to 425 km of range following WLTP standards. For charging, the xDrive40 supports AC charging up to 11 kW via a Type 2 connection, with a full charge taking seven hours and 15 minutes with a charger that can output that amount of power.

  The xDrive40 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. As part of a pre-booking promotion that is available until September 22, 2021, BMW Malaysia is providing the first 50 iX customers with a complimentary charging installation (you’ll have to buy your own charger) and one-year public charging access, the latter providing you access to ChargEV’s network of chargers set up by GreenTech Malaysia.

  

  In terms of equipment, the xDrive40 comes standard with LED headlamps with high-beam assistant, 21-inch aerodynamic wheels (style 1010 bicolour 3D polished finish), Comfort Access as well as side frame decorative moulding and window cavity covers in black high-gloss.

  Meanwhile, the interior features a Live Cockpit Professional system with a curved 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen display – both are powered by the new BMW Operating System 8.

  The cabin sports the Atelier interior package with selected components and control in Gold Bronze, while the seats, dashboard, centre console and centre armrest are trimmed in Sensatec synthetic leather (available in Mocha or Black). Also on are powered front seats with a memory function for the driver, a wireless charger and a HiFi sound system.

  If you opt for the Sport, the wheels are swapped out for larger 22-inch units (style 1020 bicolour 3D polished finish), while the headlamps become BMW Laserlight units. The package also includes Sport Line items like sport brakes with blue brake calipers, a darker design for the lights as well as new-design front and rear fascias with black highlights, plus a chrome radiator grille graphic.

  

  

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  Other things that come with the RM53,000 option include a Sky Lounge panorama glass roof, an 18-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, anthracite headliner and pillar trims, while the interior gets Clear & Bold applications, including switches made of real crystal glass and decorative elements made of open-pored wood in the center console.

  On the safety and driver assist front, the xDrive40 gets the Driving Assistant package with lane departure warning, lane change warning, front collision warning with brake intervention (AEB), rear cross-traffic warning and rear collision prevention. There’s also BMW’s Parking Assistant with reversing assist, active park distance control and a rear-view camera and passive cruise control.

  For more goodies, you’ll have to step up to the Sport, which adds on a tyre pressure monitoring system, Parking Assistant Plus and the included surround view camera, along with the Driving Assistant Professional package that brings in adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, steering and lane control assist, automatic speed limit assist and evasion assistant.

  BMW Malaysia plans to add the xDrive50 Sport to the iX line-up in the future, which is already on sale in Thailand, but there is no pricing for that variant just yet. If you want, you can register your interest for it, or consider the iX3 and i4, which are two other EVs the company will launch in the future.

  Find full specifications of the BMW iX at CarBase.my.

  GALLERY: BMW iX xDrive40

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: BMW iX xDrive40 Sport

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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