BMW X1 News in Malaysia

The BMW Premium Selection (BPS) Showcase by BMW Malaysia is returning to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium this 1 - 3 March 2024. Up to 500 units of certified pre-owned BMW and MINI cars, as well as BMW Motorrad motorcycles will be on offer. Among the offers at the event are instant rebates of RM5,000 and up to 10% off Connected Drive upgrades. Instant financing pre-approval is also available, via BMW Engage by BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia. Certified pre-owned BMW and MINI vehicles come

Hans

Feb 20, 2024

BMW has confirmed that it will be transitioning all its dealers in Europe into a unified agency-style, direct-to-customer sales model. Under the new approach, dealers, now known as retail partners, will no longer hold inventory of cars. As there is only one fixed price, customers won't need to compare discounts between dealers. Customers can enjoy full transparency on the currently available inventory nationwide and place their orders online. The retail partners will earn a fixed commission. The

Hans

Nov 1, 2023

BMW Malaysia has launched the locally-assembled (CKD) third-generation (U11) 2023 BMW X1 sDrive20i xLine, priced at RM 259,800 (OTR without insurance, with extended warranty and service package). It joins the fully-imported (CBU) all-electric BMW iX1 in the model lineup, which was introduced earlier this year in May. On the exterior, visual cues between the iX1 and X1 lies in the trim difference, as the 2023 BMW X1 sDrive20i wears the xLine trim, highlighted by a kidney grille framed in Pearl Ch

Shaun

Oct 9, 2023

BMW has pulled the covers off the most powerful internal combustion version of its X1 SUV ever, the (U11) BMW X1 M35i xDrive. This marks the first time the BMW X1 has received the M35i nameplate, which previously was only offered on the BMW X2. The X1 M35i also sits alongside the BMW iX1 EV which delivers 313 PS and 494 Nm. Also read: 2023 BMW iX1 EV SUV debuts alongside all-new X1 - With 313PS/494Nm and e-AWD At the heart of the beast is the latest-generation 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinde

Arvind

Jul 2, 2023

BMW Group Malaysia has launched the latest BMW and MINI Value Service Campaign, which offers a range of service and repair packages to owners of selected BMW and MINI models. These packages include BMW and MINI Genuine Parts & Accessories at attractive prices and are backed by up-to-date service expertise. Also read: Used (R60) MINI Cooper Countryman - The maxi model for mini pricing. What to look out for and how much to maintain? This campaign is exclusive to selected BMW and MINI models that a

Sanjay

Apr 28, 2023

At the ongoing 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show, BMW Thailand showcased the recently-launched all-new U11 2023 BMW X1. Thailand is the second market in this region to receive the 2023 U11 BMW X1, with the first country being Singapore. For the Thailand market, BMW is offering the BMW X1 in a single sDrive18i variant, priced at THB 2,249,000 (~RM 292k). Powering the X1 sDrive18i is a turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that does 156 PS and 230 Nm, deployed to the front wheels via

Eric

Mar 23, 2023

JD Power recently released its 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which showed that vehicle reliability has increased with an industry average of 186 problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles, an improvement of 6 PP100 from 2022. For context, a lower PP100 score is better. Even premium marques scored an improvement, lowering their score by 23 PP100. Vehicles from the 2020 model year were the focus of this study. Unsurprisingly, Lexus took the top spot of dependability in the premium brands seg

Shaun

Mar 14, 2023

Part two of our three-parter on SUVs coming to Malaysia in 2023 revolves around electric vehicles (EVs). Last week we talked about regular, pure-ICE models, and if that's more your swing here's the link. Plug in your chargers, we're going in... BMW iX1 The missing link in BMW's i electrified range in Malaysia, the iX1 made its global debut alongside the all-new BMW X1 in June this year. Considering the BMW electric range is pretty complete here, expecting it to be sold on our shores isn't too fa

Sanjay

Dec 24, 2022

BMW’s first front-wheel drive (FWD) car was the 2 Series Active Tourer, followed by the F48 BMW X1, which continued the bemoaning of BMW enthusiasts. But the market has spoken – buyers of the segment aren’t bothered by which wheels are driven. What they care about is interior space and practicality, both of which benefit from a FWD architecture, plus the all-important badge. And the F48 BMW X1 delivered those. Having been on the market for 7 years in Malaysia, there is now a healthy number of ch

Shaun

Nov 12, 2022

BMW ended the first half of 2022 with 1,016,228 units delivered worldwide, excluding BMW Motorrad motorcycles, MINI and Rolls-Royce. The figure however, is down 13.7 percent from the same 6-month period last year due to shortage in semiconductor parts and additional supply chain disruptions caused by the Ukraine-Russia war, as well as China’s zero Covid policy lockdowns. The company now has 20 models on sale, including 4 fully electric i Series models. The following is a list of BMW’s best-selli

Hans

Aug 19, 2022