BMW Group Malaysia telah mengorak langkah baru bagi permulaan tahun 2019 dengan melancarkan enam Fasiliti Pengecasan BMW i di Bangsar Shopping Centre. Sebagai salah satu peneraju di dalam arena e-mobiliti di Malaysia, ini merupakan satu langkah menarik dalam Visi Mobiliti BMW Group Malaysia di dalam negara. (more…)
BMW Malaysia recently introduced the BMW 330e M Performance Edition and BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition, each equipped with BMW M Performance Accessories to offer avid BMW motorsports enthusiasts the ultimate driving pleasure. Only 300 units are offered for each of these exclusive BMW M Performance Editions.
Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia (below) said, “We are constantly looking for ways to add to the exclusivity of our premium vehicles while maintaining the unparalleled driving dynamics and performance of the BMW brand. By carefully selecting two highly collectible models and offering them with our motorsports-inspired BMW M Performance parts, we are proud to have crafted a unique on-road motorsports experience for our customers. Through perfect dynamics and captivating visual features, they can now enjoy the best of both worlds and experience BMW’s motorsports DNA come to live while on the road.”
Drawing from BMW’s extensive skills and experience in motorsports, the BMW M Performance Accessories are built with the same passion and craftsmanship as with the iconic BMW M models. With the M Performance aerodynamic kit seamlessly blended into the best-selling premium Plug-in Hybrid Electric models, the BMW M Performance Editions of the BMW 330e and BMW X5 xDrive40e have been transformed with an athletic edge, combining the best of BMW driving dynamics with benchmark performance and efficiency.
The BMW 330e M Performance Edition.
The now enhanced BMW 3 Series Hybrid with eDrive Technology comes with sportier aerodynamics and aesthetics, which include M Performance side skirts, side sill foils, and front grilles in high-gloss black, as well as the lightweight M Performance Carbon mirror caps for the side mirrors. The vehicle features a front attachment in Matt Black, a rear spoiler and a rear diffuser, in addition to the aggressive M Performance dark tail lights that round up the dynamic look. The interior meanwhile features M Performance stainless steel pedals and footrests. The exterior colour offerings for the BMW 330e M Performance Edition include Sunset Orange, Black Sapphire, Estoril Blue or Alpine White; while the interior is furnished with Black Dakota Leather.
The retail price (on the road, without insurance) for the BMW 330e M Performance Edition is RM 258,800.00. With the Easy Drive Programme from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the BMW 330e M Performance Edition can also be owned with monthly instalment plans starting from RM 3,278.00 (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a four-year tenure, with a mileage capped at 20,000km per year).
The BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition.
The exclusive BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition is also equipped with M Performance side skirts, side sill foils, and front grilles in high-gloss black, along with M Performance Carbon mirror caps for the side mirrors. Both ends of the vehicle are framed with a Carbon front attachment and a rear spoiler in high-gloss black and Carbon rear diffuser. The stainless steel pedals add a striking motorsports feel to the interior. The BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition comes in Carbon Black, Mineral White or Space Grey. All exterior colour offerings are paired with Black Dakota Leather, whereas Carbon Black offers an additional option of Terra Dakota Leather.
The retail price (on the road, without insurance) for the BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition is RM 390,800.00. With the Easy Drive Programme from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the BMW X5 xDrive40e M Performance Edition can also be owned with monthly instalment plans starting from RM 4,878.00 (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a four-year tenure, with a mileage capped at 20,000km per year).
Complete Premium Ownership Experience.
New owners of the BMW M Performance Editions can also experience the complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience which includes:
Customers may view, enquire or place orders for the limited BMW M Performance Editions at any nearby BMW dealership.
CNY@BMW
Celebrate this Chinese New Year at BMW with attractive promotions, rebates and competitive financing solutions starting from 0.88% across a wide range of BMW models, at all authorised BMW dealerships. New owners of the BMW 530e, BMW 740Le and BMW X5 xDrive40e will receive a complimentary BMW i Wallbox Plus and BMW i AC Fast Charging Cable at no additional cost*, through the BMW i Wallbox Promotion.
With any purchase of BMW Plug-In Hybrid vehicles, new owners can also take advantage of the BMW ChargeNow Promotion which offers a complimentary BMW i AC Fast Charging Cable and BMW ChargeNow card. In collaboration with GreenTech Malaysia, the BMW ChargeNow card offers owners unlimited, complimentary access to the ChargeNow mobility services via the ChargEV platform for an entire year. The CNY@BMW campaign ends on 31st March 2019.
* The promotion excludes installation costs of the BMW i Wallbox.
Just in time for the New Year of the Earth Boar, BMW Malaysia also took the opportunity to announce the new pricing of the BMW 318i Luxury, the BMW 530i M Sport, the BMW 630i GT and the BMW X1 sDrive 20i Sport. The BMW X1 sDrive 20i also receives new designed wheels in the form of 18” Y Spoke Style 566 Alloy Wheels as well as a new Exterior Trim and Roof Rails in Satinated Aluminum.
The new retail price (on the road, without insurance) for the BMW vehicles are as below.
BMW 318i Luxury RM198, 800.00
BMW 530i M Sport RM 372,800.00
BMW 630i GT RM 430, 800.00
BMW X1 sDrive 20i Sport RM 220, 800.00
BMW Motorrad Malaysia today introduced two new programs – The BMW Motorrad 3-Year Warranty and Roadside Assistance Programs – setting the benchmark for the premium motorcycle ownership in the country. Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia (below) said, “A complete peace of mind ownership experience is the key to the premium expression of a vehicle from the BMW Group. It is also how we differentiate ourselves in the industry to Make Life A Ride for our customers.”
The All-New BMW Motorrad 3-Year Warranty Program which is backed by BMW Group AG covers free repairs and parts replacement for any manufacture or material defect with unlimited mileage. The Roadside Assistance Program, meanwhile, entitles customers to service by a team of specialists 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide professional and expert support for emergency situations, including towing services, in case of a break-down.
The new programs are applicable on all BMW motorcycles registered from 1 January 2019 onwards with the exception of the BMW HP4 RACE. BMW Motorrad Malaysia has also revised its pricing for all its models. The following is the new price list for BMW Motorrad models:
For more information on the All-New 3-Year Warranty and 3-Year Roadside Assistance Programs, visit https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.my/en/service/services/warranty.html.
BMW AG has revealed a special one-off creation from their BMW Individual Division, the BMW 850i. And it uses pieces of an actual meteorite in its creation, yes, a friggin’ meteorite from space!
“BMW’s Individual Division has produced an exclusive one-off version of the 8-Series. The official reveal of the M850i xDrive Night Sky, BMW says, is set to coincide with an intense meteor shower due to take place on 3-4 January as Earth passes through the orbit of the asteroid 2003 EH…
… as a result, the Night Sky is filled with a range of details inspired by the extraterrestrial, many of which showcase some of the brand’s more exclusive manufacturing techniques. The most striking feature is the inclusion of real meteoritic rock: the material adorns the centre console trim plate, the start/stop button, the the gear selector (below), the top of the iDrive click wheel and the door sill inserts.” – Auto Express.
“The Night Sky is mechanically identical to the regular M850i. That means power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 with 523bhp and 750Nm of torque. The price is yet to be confirmed for the M850i xDrive Night Sky, but given the unique design, expect it to be astronomical”
For the FULL article from Auto Express, click here.
BMW M850i Night Sky Photo Gallery (All photos courtesy of Auto Express)
BMW Malaysia introduced two New BMW i Charging Facilities at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Melaka. Mr. Klaus Sennik, General Manager of Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Melaka (above, 2nd from left) said, “The New BMW i Charging Facilities at our hotel marks a significant step forward in enriching our hospitality offerings to our guests while empowering their sustainable lifestyles. With this invaluable partnership with BMW Malaysia and Seong Hoe Premium Motors, we can now look after the e-mobility needs of our guests with cutting-edge facilities, offering them peace of mind as they explore the fascinating City of Melaka and its surrounding areas in their electric vehicles.” Chief Engineer for the hotel, Hj Abdul Rahman who spearheads the hotel’s green initiatives added, “this is also part of our hotel’s ‘green’ efforts to ensure greater environmental sustainability which is line with the Wyndham group of hotel’s green objectives.”
Sharing Sennik’s sentiments, Mr. Loy Suan Chiow, Dealer Principal of Seong Hoe Premium Motors, meanwhile, said, “We are seeing a rising adoption of BMW electrified vehicles in the state and an increasing demand for the best-in-class charging facilities to power this shift to Electro-Mobility. Following the BMW i Charging Facilities introduced at Holiday Inn Melaka and Hotel Equatorial Melaka last year, the New Facilities at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Melaka once again attests to our fruitful partnership with BMW Malaysia in making Visionary Mobility more accessible in the state of Melaka.”
The New BMW i Charging Facilities at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Melaka join BMW Malaysia’s growing network of charging infrastructure, the most recent being the BMW i Charging Facilities at the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh, and Iconic Hotel, Penang, as well as the first BMW i Charging Facilities in Perak earlier this year at WEIL Hotel, Ipoh.
Sashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communications, BMW Group Malaysia, (above, left) meanwhile, said, “As the leading provider of premium electro-mobility in the country, we are committed to elevating the Sheer Driving Pleasure of our customers by ensuring state-of-the-art facilities are accessible at key strategic locations. We are excited to see how much our network of charging facilities has expanded, as we continue to drive e-mobility forward through innovation, awareness on new and clean technology for the automotive industry, as well as changing the infrastructure for premium electric vehicles in the country.”
BMW Group Malaysia continues to solidify its position as the leading brand for electro-mobility, with electrified vehicles accounting for over 57% of the total BMW and MINI delivery from January to November this year, while the number of electrified vehicles delivered year-on-year has also increased to more than 34% from over 5,100 to over 6,900 units.
BMW Group Malaysia’s portfolio of Visionary Mobility with the BMW iPerformance vehicles are also supported by the ChargEV platform through its partnership with the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation. The BMW ChargeNow service, which is offered as part of the BMW 360° ELECTRIC programme, also grants straightforward access to partner charging facilities like ChargEV, where customers can enjoy 24/7 support and access to all charging locations in ChargEV’s growing network nationwide.
This is all someone else’s fault. Really. You see the problem with being the so-called resident old-skool classic car guy, is that friends (and the occasional total stranger) sometimes ask you to assist them in scoping out an old car that’s tickled their fancy. It happens to me a lot, and I’m actually considering starting a side-business on this…
Well, a good buddy of mine recently had his eye out for a 90’s BMW E30, a fine ‘drivers-car’ if there ever was one, born from the days when BMW were considered the “Ultimate Driving Machine”. As luck would have it, one came along through word-of-mouth (above) that had never been advertised. Having seen the photos and dutifully passing them on with what I’d learned about the car to the prospective buyer, there seemed to be interest, so the next logical step was to go see it in the metal. That photo above is how she looked the day I met her personally…
This is where things took a turn for the unexpected. Upon viewing the car up close, I further learned that not only was the car a ‘one-owner since new’ deal, it was also accident-free, and most importantly void of any after-market modifications to its powertrain, which was a modest 1.8-litre, 4-pot. Born in 1990, it was 28-years old, but only had 270,400kms on the odometer, which if my calculations were correct, amounted to less than 10,000km a year.
I further learned that the car was being used till earlier this year, when the owner decided that he needed an automatic. Yes, this E30 was an original MANUAL. 5-speed, 3 pedals. A drive around the block cemented my opinion that this was a gem. Its engine still purred, and apart from the usual signs of prolonged use on the outside, its interior was in remarkable condition for something almost three decades old.
It was at this point I was hoping that my friend would snap-up this car quickly, because I had a feeling I knew what was going to happen if he didn’t. As fate would have it, he ultimately declined, and I distinctly recall saying “Oh sh*t” out loud when he did. I couldn’t help but realise that this car ‘ticked’ all the right boxes for me; unmodified, original condition, accident-free, rust-free, well-maintained, papers all in order, driveable (not a tow-away). It didn’t take long before I was re-negotiating, but this time for myself instead. The deal was sealed in less than an hour.
Driving the car back (above), I remember having a weird grin on my face. This was the latest (and very likely last) in a long line of old-skool BMW ownership for me, which spanned the likes of the E21, E12, E23, E24 (2 of those) and E32. This was my first E30, despite having handled the sale of two units in the past. Well, actually one unit sold twice in 6 months…
One of the best things I’ve ever heard happened with this E30, when my mechanic friend remarked that whoever owned this car before me really took good care of it, “not much to do, all done before already” were his exact words I believe. I was stunned. Indeed, this was proving to be one of the best buys of my long and sordid affinity with old-skool cars.
With the mechanical and electrical bits all sorted, it was time for some much-needed cosmetic work. I learned that while the car had been parked under a porch most its life, its back end was usually stuck out in the open, and as such the rear bumper had degraded to a point where it was breaking off in pieces. The front bumper had fared no better, having been the subject of one too many minor bumps and ‘oops’ moments over the last 10,220 days since it rolled off the factory floor.
Opting for a set of M-Tech II front and rear bumpers instead of the original type, I realised a little too late (actually I realised this as they were being fitted) that the fitment of these new bumpers would lead me down a path to a few other things that would need to be done; in a nutshell, the (non-original) wheels looked horrendously out of place with the new bumpers, and the new bumpers required a set of side-skirts to match, and the car needed to be painted immediately because the new bumpers were WHITE. So much for doing things slowly…
Also, there was no way to revert back to the original 14-inch wheels (yes, fourteen inch wheels!) with the new bumpers and skirts, so I had to upgrade to 16’s. I already knew that if I was going to go with 16-inch wheels, I would need a set of BBS ‘basket weave’ alloys (above). And I was amazed just how hard those were to find for this car. I finally sourced and procured a set in Sg.Dua, near Ulu Yam! But the hunt was worth it…
The new wheels came with tyres that were well past their prime, and as such a new set of 16-inch rubber in all four-corners was required too. So this is what I mean about one thing leading to another and there’s no turning back once you set down a particular path. Had I gone for the original ‘look’, I’d be a few grand richer today. But I’m not complaining, I love the way the car looks now. I had a vision in my mind (spiced by countless Google images of E30 across the globe) of how I wanted the car to eventually look, and I’d managed to achieve exactly that. In less than 2 months.
In terms of total expenditure, I did the math recently, and apart from the cost of buying the car, I was quite pleased to learn that I’ve still managed to spend less than RM5,000 (my usual expenditure cap) to bring the car up to this level, the level and look that I was targeting. Here’s the most recent video of how she looks now….
Now it’s time to enjoy the car, to drive it. There are no monthly instalments to worry about, the car is insured and road taxed, and everything I spend from today onward will only make the car better. It’s been a good run, but I think I’ll be stopping here in terms of my car buying habits. I’ve still got the old Mercedes-Benz W126 for long haul trips, and now I have this BMW E30 for daily-drives and Sunday drives with the boys. I reckon I’m done… for now. Really. – Chris Wee.
BMW Malaysia has introduced “BMW Moments” – a one-of-a-kind ownership privileges programme curating all exclusive ownership experiences and services to deliver the comprehensive and complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership Experience.
Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia (above) said, “At BMW, we have always been committed to providing our customers with first-class service that delivers the best-in-class ownership experience. We will continuously deliver the freedom to enjoy the promise of Sheer Driving Pleasure with peace of mind through innovative, industry-first products and services for our valued customers. Now, BMW Moments will allow us to better communicate and deliver the Complete BMW Premium Ownership Experience that we have to offer every customer.”
BMW Moments represents the range of best-in-class services and privileges that every BMW owner is entitled to. This ranges from providing flexible and innovative financing options; reliable premium care and assistance; to elevating customers’ sheer driving pleasure through an array of exclusive lifestyle privileges; all of which are delivered through three distinctive categories including BMW Support, BMW Care and BMW Privileges.
24/7 peace of mind with BMW Support…
Under BMW Support, BMW owners are guaranteed absolute peace of mind with the BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline. The emergency aftercare protection service programme adds a level of safety and convenience on the road for all BMW owners.
Available to customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and just a mere call away, qualified specialists from the call centre will take care of absolutely everything that needs to be done in the event of a breakdown or accident. The program offers lifetime phone assistance and organizational support, as well as comprehensive mobility services in case of an emergency, immobilisation or break down at no cost for new owners.
Warranty programmes for uncompromising driving experience with BMW Care…
As part of the complete premium ownership experience, all new BMW vehicles come with the BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service. The manufacturer-backed warranty will be offered up to the fifth year of ownership with unlimited mileage. By extension, the programme also includes free scheduled service and maintenance for up to 100,000km. The scope of services with the warranty programme is in accordance to the Condition Based Service (CBS) status and includes engine oil service with oil filter and refill quantity, air filter, micro filter, spark plugs, brake fluid and service vehicle checks.
The BMW 2-Year Tyre Warranty programme entitles owners to a comprehensive tyre protection plan that covers tyre damages caused by any sharp objects or by hitting the edge of a curb or pothole. For new cars, a complimentary BMW Tyre Warranty is provided on all four BMW Approved Star-Marked Tyres that come factory fitted with the new BMW car; for aftersales purchases, a complimentary BMW Tyre Warranty is available on any BMW Approved Star-Marked Tyres purchased from any BMW Authorised Dealer.
Engineered in collaboration with leading tyre manufacturers around the world, BMW Approved Star-Marked Tyres are the only tyres manufactured exacting to the performance standards of a BMW vehicle. The precise harmonisation of the wheels, tyres and chassis components are essential to achieving optimum handling and performance. Only tyres bearing the star are guaranteed premium features and properties exclusive to BMW Approved Star-Marked Tyres.
Enjoy innovative financing and the finer lifestyle with BMW Privileges.
Owning a BMW car opens up doors to a suite of benefits and privileges exclusive to BMW owners, under the BMW White Card, BMW White Card Elite, or the BMW Excellence Club for the BMW 7 Series owners. Whether it’s receiving invitations to exclusive BMW events or a host of dining, shopping and lifestyle offerings, the BMW owners club is the gateway to an incomparable premium lifestyle.
BMW Malaysia also makes owning a BMW vehicle an effortless experience with its range of industry-leading financing programmes. Flexible loan tenures and interest rates are available through innovative purchase solutions such as the BMW Full Circle Programme, BMW Balloon Financing and BMW Step Down Financing.
To find out more about BMW Moments, visit https://www.bmw.com.my/BMWMoments or access the world of privileges on the go as a BMW customer via The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. For information about BMW Malaysia and its range of premium products and services, visit www.bmw.com.my.
For the 20th consecutive season, BMW M GmBH returns to the racetrack at the 2018 MotoGP World Championship to lead the world’s best motorcycle riders with its fleet of vehicles at the front. Every season, BMW M GmBH creates new highlights with its Safety Car. The latest models and impressive technical innovation are what makes the BMW M MotoGP Safety Cars of the past, present and future so special.
Prior to the high-octane event in Malaysia, the new spearhead of the Safety Car fleet – the BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car with BMW M Performance Parts – will make appearances across Kuala Lumpur on a convoy with the BMW M5, BMW 530i M Sport, BMW S 1000 RR, and the BMW S 1000 RR Safety Bike.
The convoy will make a pit stop at Bangsar Village II, where a meet and greet session with BMW M MotoGP expert and three-time World Champion, Loris Capirossi will take place. Fans can also participate in the BMW S 1000 RR Safety Bike puzzle challenge and stand a chance to win main grandstand tickets to the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, happening from 2nd to 4th November 2018.
Details of the pit stop are as below:
| Date | : | 31st October 2018, Wednesday |
| Time | : | 12:00PM |
| Venue | : | Bangsar Village II
2, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru 59100, Kuala Lumpur. |
Be sure to check out BMW Malaysia’s Facebook page, as additional main grandstand tickets are also up for grabs.
Tuan-tuan dan puan-puan, mempersembahkan BMW X7 pertama di dunia yang menggabungkan karisma, eksklusiviti dan kelapangan sebuah model mewah bersama sifat-sifat memandu yang lincah dan serba boleh sebuah Kenderaan Aktiviti Sukan atau ‘Sports Activity Vehicle’ (SAV). (more…)
BMW Motorrad Malaysia and Millennium Welt launched a new BMW Motorrad showroom at its existing showroom facility in Kuantan recently, to better serve premium motorcycle customers and enthusiasts in the East Coast Region of Peninsular Malaysia. Millennium Welt was appointed by BMW Group Malaysia as its newest representative for the BMW Motorrad brand in Kuantan and the East Coast Region of Peninsular Malaysia, in July this year.
Mr. Harald Hoelzl, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia (above) said, “The East Coast region presents great growth potential for the BMW Motorrad brand and Millennium Welt is a key partner in the Group’s effort to strengthen its position in the region. With over 800 units of motorcycles already delivered year-to-date, an increase of over 24% compared to the same period last year, we are on track to achieve better performance by the end of the year.”
Last year’s global deliveries across the BMW Motorrad range increased by 13.2%, with a total of 164,153 units delivered worldwide. The growth was reflected in Malaysia, with 1,052 motorcycles delivered, charting a 5% increase in sales performance compared to the previous year.
On the unique appeal of BMW Motorrad to riders in the region, Mr. Owen Riley, Head of BMW Motorrad Malaysia, (above, centre) said, “The East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia offers some of the best terrains and great windy roads that are perfect for motorcycle riding. With a BMW Motorrad motorcycle, it’s never just about getting from one point to another, it’s about Making Life A Ride, seeking that thrill that comes from that unique journey charted by you – and you only.”
Mr. Bryan Wong, Managing Director of Millennium Welt Group of Companies (below, right) said, “With the opening of the new BMW Motorrad showroom, we are committed to improving our delivery of the premium BMW experience to motorcycle enthusiasts in the region. Since our appointment as the brand’s representative in July, we have had the privilege of witnessing and supporting many customers Make Life A Ride, through not only their passion for riding but also their zest for life, which only motivate us to continue serving our customers better.”
In addition to BMW Motorrad, Millennium Welt Kuantan offers a range of products and services including BMW models and MINI Service. The dealership operates from a 28,000 sq ft showroom facility, capable of displaying up to eight BMW Motorrad motorcycles and five BMW vehicles. The showroom is located at 32, Jalan Teluk Sisek, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang.
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