KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has announced the pricing for the first-ever 330Li M Sport at RM277,164.
The extended variant of the G20 generation 3 Series, which was officially revealed on April 9, is available now and can be viewed online via the BMW Shop Online platform at https://shop.bmw.com.my/.
The locally-assembled 330Li gets an increased overall length of 4,819mm (+110), long wheelbase of 2,961mm (+110mm) and taller height of 1,441mm (+6mm) compared with the standard 330i M Sport.
The new dimensions provided an increase of 4mm in headroom compared to the 330i M Sport, as well as an additional 42mm legroom available for rear passengers for unparalleled spatial comfort and luxury.
Elegance of the new sedan is enhanced with the new dynamic silhouette design, framed with the BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line, and complete with a slight coupé-like roofline.
Other features that complete the exterior of the 330Li are the state-of-the-art Adaptive LED Headlights capable of automatically adjusting to varying road conditions, M Aerodynamics and M Sport Packages, a set of 18-inch M light alloy wheels in Double-Spoke style 848 M bicolour with mixed runflat tyres, double-sided exhaust tailpipe finishers with a trapezoidal design in the rear, as well as the panorama glass roof, and welcome light carpet on both sides.
Powering the 330Li is a four-cylinder TwinPower turbo petrol engine capable of 258hp from 5,000–6,500rpm and a peak torque of 400Nm from 1,550–4,400 pm.
Transmission is an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and the 330Li can complete the 0-100kph sprint in 6.2 seconds with its top speed capped at 250kph.
Fuel consumption is rated at 6.4 litres per 100km of travel with carbon emission at 147gm per km.
As for the interior, a modern ambience and luxurious design are paramount, with interior trim finishers in Aluminium Tetragon with highlight trim finishers in Pearl Chrome furnishing the cabin.
The infotainment, navigation and driver display systems feature BMW Live Cockpit Professional with a fully digital 12.3-inch instrument display, as well as the BMW Navigation System Professional with 10.25-inch touch sensitive display.
Other interior highlights include an M leather steering wheel, M-specific pedals, Comfort Access System, velour floor mats, ambient lights with 11 predefined lighting designs, automatic air-conditioning with three-zone control, and a HiFi loudspeaker system.
Driver assistance features are Cruise Control with braking function, Parking Assistant with rear view mirror, BMW Active Pedestrian Safety system as well as lane departure warning, lane change warning, front collision warning, cross traffic warning and rear collision prevention.
The Intelligent Emergency Call functionality also ensures live assistance and support are available at all times.
With the Balloon Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the 330Li can be owned with a monthly instalment plan starting from RM3,078, based on estimates of an 80% loan on a five-year tenure.
Also included is a 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service Programme.
BMW Group Malaysia managing director Hans de Visser said, “We are pleased to commence booking for the latest addition to our portfolio of locally-assembled premium vehicles in Malaysia - the First-Ever BMW 330Li M Sport.
“Following our successful performance in the first half of 2021 globally, we believe the first-ever locally-assembled long-wheelbase BMW 3 Series model will continue to bring joy to our customers in Malaysia as it opens up an avenue for BMW customers and enthusiasts to experience Sportiness in New Dimensions,” he said.
