BMW i5 News in Malaysia

BMW Malaysia has announced the updated 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport, with minor revision to its features and pricing. Starting with the latter, which has increased by RM 300, now priced at RM 420,100 (OTR without insurance, with the extended warranty and maintenance package). One of the key changes is an upgraded three-phase AC onboard charger, doubling its charging speed at 22 kW. DC charging remains at 205 kW, replenishing 80% of its 83.9 kWh battery in 34 minutes. As before, powering the BMW

Shaun

Mar 13, 2024

BMW Malaysia has launched the BMW i5 eDrive40, the all-electric (EV) version of the G60 2023 BMW 5 Series, which comes fully-imported (CBU) from Germany, priced at RM 419,800 (OTR without insurance, inclusive of the extended warranty and service package). As seen in the global reveal, the BMW i5 features vertical LED DRL graphics in the headlights, which are adaptive LED units, and an illuminated kidney grille. Also read: All-new G60 2023 BMW 5 Series and i5 revealed - MHEV, PHEV, EV, up to 601

Shaun

Nov 4, 2023

The BMW Group announced its third quarter earnings before tax (EBT) margin came in at 10.6 percent, down 0.4 percent from the preceding quarter; however, the numbers were dragged down by its Motorrad motorcycle business. The company’s 4-wheeler automotive segment – the segment were are interested in - recorded an EBT margin of 9.8 percent, up 0.6 percent from the previous quarter, and 0.9% higher than the same quarter last year. The increase in profit came despite a marginal 0.6 percent drop in

Hans

Nov 3, 2023

The first-ever all-electric (EV) version of the BMW 5 Series, the 2024 BMW i5, made its ASEAN debut in Thailand five months after its official global unveiling. Two variants of the BMW i5 are offered in the Kingdom: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport – THB 4,999,000 (~RM 653k) BMW i5 M60 xDrive – THB 5,599,000 (~RM 732k) The i5 brings the 5 Series into the all-electric era though it has a very divisive look commonly tagged onto most modern BMWs. The iconic kidney grille is now projected farther forward and

CY Foong

Oct 19, 2023

Following the opening of its Registration of Interest for the first ever BMW i5, BMW Malaysia has now confirmed that the electric 5 Series-class sedan will soon be launched with two variants – the rear-wheel drive i5 eDrive40 and the all-wheel drive i5 M60 xDrive. Specifications for BMW i5 eDrive40 Power: 340 hp (Nominal), 143 hp (30 minutes power) Torque: 400 Nm (Nominal) Rear-wheel drive Top speed: 193 km/h 0-100 km/h: 6 seconds Range: Up to 582 km (WLTP) Energy consumption: As low as 15.9 kWh

Hans

Sep 26, 2023

We've seen the leaks, and now the BMW i5 has been officially introduced alongside the all-new G60 2023 BMW 5 Series. Like the BMW i7 and iX1, the all-electric (EV) i5 is integrated in to the 5 Series range and will be going against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQE. Let’s start with the BMW i5. All variants get an 81.2-kWh battery pack that gives a driving range of 477 to 582 km in the WLTP test cycle. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive features two electric motors, placed on the front and rear axles to mak

Shaun

May 24, 2023

Leaked images of the BMW i5 have surfaced ahead of its global reveal next week on 24-May, providing the clearest look yet of the upcoming electric vehicle (EV). The i5 is the EV version of the upcoming all-new G60 2023 BMW 5 Series. Based on the leaked images, the front fascia is more angular than before with sharper headlamps and a larger kidney grille. The lower front bumper sports a more prominent central intake, larger and hexagonal in shape, similar to the facelifted (LCI) G20 3 Series. Lik

Shaun

May 19, 2023

The BMW Group is on track to exceed its initial target to reduce its fleet-wide CO2 emissions in Europe by more than twice, boosted by strong response to its battery EV models, said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management. The group had initially targeted a 4.9 percent year-on-year reduction in CO2 emissions, but is now on track to deliver between 5 to 10 percent. As of September 2022, the BMW Group has delivered over 128,000 battery EVs, up 114.8 percent from last year. The company di

Hans

Nov 4, 2022