BMW X5 News in Malaysia

The current G05 generation BMW X5 is struggling to repeat the success of its F15 generation predecessor, due to its significantly higher starting price and stronger competition from the Lexus RX. The all-new fifth generation Lexus RX was launched in Malaysia in May 2023 and since then, sales of the BMW X5 have dropped by nearly 70%. Sales of the BMW X5 nameplate peaked in 2017, with 3,133 units of the F15 generation sold that year. In comparison, the G05 generation model, launched in June 2020,

Hans

Sep 10, 2024

Considering a used F15 BMW X5 xDrive40e PHEV, especially when it can be found listed for as low as RM 88k on our Cars for Sale site? Here’s what you need to know. Overview Launched in Malaysia in 2016, the F15 BMW X5 xDrive40e PHEV was priced at RM 388,800. It features a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine paired with a 73 PS electric motor, delivering a combined output of 313 PS and 450 Nm. With a 9.0-kWh battery, it offers up to 30 km of electric range. Standard equipment includes 4-zone climate con

Shaun

Aug 23, 2024

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

Following its recent preview, BMW Malaysia has announced the official price of the locally-assembled (CKD) BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport LCI (G05) which comes in at RM 528,100 (OTR, sans insurance) inclusive of the BMW Service and Repair Inclusive (BSRI) extended service and warranty package (at RM 41,300). The 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport is equipped with a more potent PHEV powertrain, with a combined output of 489 PS – an increase of 96 PS compared to the xDrive45e – and a whopping 700 Nm of torqu

Arvind

Jan 29, 2024

Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe's leading NGO campaigning for cleaner and safer mobility has urged European lawmakers to institute size restrictions on new cars – primarily SUVs – which have simply gotten too big for most populated European cities. The NGO add "Lawmakers have a chance to improve safety on the streets of major European cities by reevaluating the width limits for new cars. Over half of new vehicles are too wide for many on-street parking spaces as cars continue to expand by

Arvind

Jan 25, 2024

The BMW Neue Klasse range embodies the German carmaker’s transition into sustainable future mobility. At its unveiling, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept provided a precursor of things to come. Crucially, it hinted at the next-generation BMW 3 Series (or i3, if you will), taking an iconic model into what BMW Group envisions as an Electric, Circular, and Digital future, Requiring the largest ever investment from BMW, the Neue Klasse range encompasses a new electric-first platform (though not lim

Arvind

Jan 25, 2024

BMW Malaysia has previewed the facelifted 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e. Featuring the M Sport package as standard, the 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e arrives locally assembled (CKD) from the Kulim plant. Prices are estimated to start from RM 530,000, inclusive of the extended warranty and service package. The 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport is equipped with a more potent PHEV powertrain, with a combined output of 489 PS – an increase of 96 PS compared to before in the xDrive45e – and 700 Nm of torque. This comes

Shaun

Jan 19, 2024

BMW Group Malaysia delivered 15,012 units of BMW and MINI vehicles, including BMW Motorrad motorcycles. The figure is 3.8 percent higher than 2022. The group also ended the year as Malaysia’s No.1 premium automaker, for the fourth consecutive year. One third of the sales are financed by BMW Financial Services. Of the 15,000 total units delivered, the group’s namesake BMW brand contributed 11,699 cars, which is slightly lower than last year’s 11,800 units. MINI showed an impressive 42 percent gro

Hans

Jan 19, 2024

It appears the facelifted (G05) 2024 BMW X5, in particular, the X5 xDrive50e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant could be getting ready for its Malaysian launch very soon. According to data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), local production (CKD) in Kulim seems to be well underway with 162 units produced as of November 2023, with 93 units in November alone. This contrasts with zero units of the outgoing X5 xDrive45e – first introduced here in June 2020 – produced last month. Also read:

Arvind

Dec 28, 2023

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