BMW Malaysia Introduces the First-Ever BMW iX3 in Malaysia.


[Automotive News]

BMW Malaysia announced on 25 October 2021 the arrival of two unique variants of the BMW iX3 – a mid-sized all-electric sports activity vehicle, both of which are available for pre-booking at selected authorised BMW dealerships in Malaysia.
“The arrival of the First-Ever BMW iX3 is made especially significant with these distinct variants that provide our loyal customers and fans of electric mobility in Malaysia the Power of Choice – without compromising on power, performance or safety. Alongside our upcoming fleet of new BMW i vehicles, the First-Ever BMW iX3 is set to spur a new generation of Electric Vehicle (EV) owners in Malaysia, as the all-electric SAV presents a wealth of possibilities with its all-rounded qualities in innovation and design language to make the Electric Premium Ownership Experience even more enjoyable.”Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia

Available in the Inspiring and Impressive variants, both variants are equipped with the M Sport package as standard, providing an expressive and attention-grabbing exterior design. 
Powering the BMW iX3 is an efficient electric motor with an 80-kWh lithium-ion battery that offers a range of up to 461 kilometres (WLTP). The BMW iX3 supports DC fast charging at rates of up to 150 kW for 80% charge in 32 minutes, while AC charging at up to 11 kW is supported via a Type 2 connection for 100% in approximately seven and a half hours.
The BMW iX3 in Peninsular Malaysia is priced at RM 335,800.00 for the Inspiring variant, and RM 354,800.00 for the Impressive variant – both of which include the BMW Service & Repair Inclusive: 5-Year Extended Warranty and 6-Year Service Package, as well as the Power Package which comes with the BMW i Wallbox and BMW Standard Charging Cable. Owners of the First-Ever BMW iX3 will also receive an 8-Year, 160,000 km battery warranty.

Models and Variants of the First-Ever BMW iX3 will be available at these dealer locations nationwide:
Auto Bavaria
Auto Bavaria will offer a wide range of exterior colours for the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport in the Impressive variant, including M Carbon Black Metallic, Mineral White, Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect and Cashmere Silver – all complete with Leather Vernasca in Mocha with Black Décor Stitching.
Seong Hoe Premium Motors
The Malacca-based dealership will offer the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive in Mineral White and Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect, both with Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue and Black Contrast Stitching.
Quill Automobiles
Quill Automobiles will offer the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive in M Carbon Black Metallic with Leather Vernasca in Mocha with Black Décor Stitching and Mineral White with Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue and Black Contrast Stitching.
Lee Motors
The flagship dealership in Alor Setar will carry the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive in Mineral White with Leather Vernasca in Mocha with Black Décor Stitching
Ingress Auto
One of the four dealerships to make available the Inspiring variant, Ingress Auto will carry the First-Ever BMW iX3 Inspiring in Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect with Leather Vernasca in Mocha with Black Décor Stitching and the First-Ever BMW iX3 Impressive in M Carbon Black Metallic with Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue and Black Contrast Stitching.
Wheelcorp Premium
Wheelcorp Premium will make available the First-Ever BMW iX3 Impressive in M Carbon Black Metallic with Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue and Black Contrast Stitching as well as the First-Ever BMW iX3 Impressive will be made available in Cashmere Silver with Leather Vernasca in Mocha with Black Décor Stitching.
Millennium Welt
Millennium Welt Seremban will also carry the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Inspiring, available in Mineral White with Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue & Black Contrast Stitching, and M Carbon Black Metallic in Leather Vernasca in Mocha with Black Décor Stitching. Millennium Welt Batu Pahat will also make available the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Inspiring in Cashmere Silver with Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue and Black Contrast Stitching. Millennium Welt Kuantan will carry the Impressive variant with the Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect and M Carbon Black Metallic, both with Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue and Black Contrast Stitching.
Tian Siang Premium Auto
Tian Siang Premium Auto Ipoh will make available the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive in Mineral White with Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue & Black Contrast Stitching, while Tian Siang Premium Auto Butterworth will carry the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive in M Carbon Black Metallic with Mocha with Black Décor Stitching.
Regas Premium Group
Regas Premium Sabah, Kota Kinabalu will carry the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive in Mineral White with Leather Vernasca in Black with Blue & Black Contrast Stitching, while the Impressive variant at Regas Premium Auto, Kuching will come with Leather Vernasca in Mocha with Black Décor Stitching.

Dynamic Financial Programme
With the Balloon Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Inspiring and the First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive can be owned with a monthly instalment plan starting from RM 3,518.00 and RM 3,728.00 respectively (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a five-year tenure).
The retail pricing (on the road, without insurance) for the First-Ever BMW iX3 are:
ModelRecommended Retail Pricing*The First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport InspiringRM 317,360.00             with Extended Warranty & Service PackageRM 330,800.00             with Power PackageRM 322,360.00             with Extended Warranty & Service Package and Power PackageRM 335,800.00  The First-Ever BMW iX3 M Sport ImpressiveRM 336,360.00             with Extended Warranty & Service PackageRM 349,800.00             with Power PackageRM 341,360.00             with Extended Warranty & Service Package and Power PackageRM 354,800.00
* Prices stated are for Peninsular Malaysia

For more info on the BMW iX3, visit https://www.bmw.com.my/en/all-models/x-series/iX3/2021/bmw-ix3-highlights.html

Photo credits: BMW Malaysia