PETALING JAYA: BMW Malaysia today unveiled the i4 M50 at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023.
It is priced at RM445,800 (on-the-road without insurance).
First previewed in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of BMW’s motorsports division last year, the first all-electric BMW M debut is set to raise the benchmark for pure electric driving performance in Malaysia.
The i4 M50 will arrive with the BMW M 50 Years Emblems as standard.
The sporty character of the car is showcased through standard equipment features including the M Aerodynamics package, M rear spoiler in body colour and black rear diffuser insert.
Inside, the cabin has M interior trim with Carbon Fibre trim finishers, M Anthracite Headliner, and features M Sport seats at the front, M seat belts, instrument panel in Sensatec, and electrical glass roof.
The BMW IconicSounds Electric emulates the emotive experience by recreating the sporty “M” engine sound.
Front and rear axles have a BMW M eDrive motor for all-wheel drive configuration. The motors make 400 kW/544 hp and maximum torque of 795 Nm in Sport Boost mode. Century sprint is achieved in just 3.9 seconds, while top speed is capped at 225kph.
With an energy consumption of 24 – 19 kWh/100 km, the electric range is 510 km (based on the WLTP cycle). Compatible with both AC and DC charging modes, the i4 M50 can be fully charged in just 8 hours and 15 minutes with an 11-kW AC charger, or be charged from 10 per cent to 80% in just 31 minutes with a 200-kW DC charger.
Onboard advanced safety systems include Acoustic Protection for Pedestrians, Active Protection for Pedestrians, Driving Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant Plus and Active Protection.
The car will be available in the exterior colours of Mineral White, Black Sapphire, M Brooklyn Grey, M Portimao Blue and Sanremo Green. Interior upholstering is available in Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue Contrast Stitching and Leather Vernasca in Cognac.
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