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2021 BMW 430i Coupé (G22) launched in Malaysia, priced from RM 406k

Sanjay · Feb 26, 2021 04:00 PM

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This is it - BMW's huge new grille trend has finally reached Malaysia with today's launch of the all-new 2021 BMW (G22) 430i M Sport Coupé. Prices for the fully-imported (CBU) sports car starts from RM 405,600 sans extended warranty and service package. 

2021 BMW 430i Coupé (G22) launched in Malaysia, priced from RM 406k 02

In case you haven't heard, BMW's prior 5-year warranty and service package is now optional. Should you pick this option, then the 430i M Sport will be priced from RM 418,800 for you. 

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What is the 430i M Sport Coupé?

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BMW terms this, uh, controversial design as the brand's 'latest headway in the pursuit of bespoke design' and having seen it in person, it really doesn't look as bad as some people make it out to be. 

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The company also says that the high-gloss chrome kidney grilles - which feature seemingly-floating ornaments that form a honeycomb pattern - pays homage to iconic models in the company's history, such as the 1930s' BMW 328. 

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Much has been said about its grille already - including how boring the new 4 Series will look if it was more 'normal' - so we'll skip that topic and move on to the rest of the car. 

Also read: Ex-BMW Chief Designer grills the BMW 4 Series grille. But should you care?

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Frameless doors, as it should be

Looking at it from the side, the short overhangs and long doors (which are the longest BMW's ever made, how's that for trivia?) contribute to a lithe figure that flows fluently into a relatively-muted rear end. 

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Keen eyes will spot that the new 430i is ever so slightly longer, wider, and taller than its F32-generation predecessor:

G22 430i vs F32 430i
Model G22 430i F32 430i
Dimension
Length (mm) 4,768 (+130) 4,638
Width (mm) 1,852 (+27) 1,825
Height (mm) 1,383 (+6) 1,377
Wheelbase (mm) 2,851 (+41) 2,810

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And since ours wears the M Sport outfit, the 430i gets the M Aerodynamics Package, BMW LaserLights, and Shadow Line trimmings. 

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Hiding behind the 19-inch style 797 M bicolour wheels are M Sport brakes, denoted by the M insignia and light blue calipers. 

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Arctic Race Blue Metallic colour pictured

Rather sporty interior

2021 BMW 430i Coupé (G22) launched in Malaysia, priced from RM 406k 09

The interior is a rather sporty place to be in. Standard fitments are sports front seats, Vernasca leather upholstery (with Sensatec instrument panel covering), Anthracite headliner, and M-specific stripes on the seatbelts.

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Behind the M Sport leather steering wheel sits a 12.3-inch, fully-digital BMW Live Cockpit Professional instrument cluster. In-car entertainment comes from a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that pipes sound through 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system.

2021 BMW 430i Coupé (G22) launched in Malaysia, priced from RM 406k 11

Luxury touches include ambient lighting with 11 preset patterns, velour floor mats, and triple-zone automatic climate control. 

2021 BMW 430i Coupé (G22) launched in Malaysia, priced from RM 406k 12

This won't be the car you'd shove a cabinet from Ikea in but if you really have to know, the 430i has a 440-litre boot, as well as 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.

Turbocharged RWD power!

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Powering the 430i is a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder mill churning 258 PS and 400 Nm of torque, with power sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

It's claimed the coupé can run the century sprint in just 5.8 seconds, before hitting its top speed of 250 km/h.

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One more thing - BMW claims the upgraded transmission nets shorter shift times and contributes to a claimed improved fuel efficiency figure of 6.6 litres/100 km.

Safety - ADAS is standard

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Safety wise, here's what the 430i comes with:

  • 6 airbags
  • Cruise control with braking function
  • Front collision warning with brake intervention (FCW, AEB)
  • Blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert (BSM, RCTA)
  • Rear collision warning (RCW)
  • Lane departure warning (LDW)
  • Lane change warning (LCW)
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Cornering brake control (CBC)
  • Dynamic stability control (DSC)
  • ISOFIX mounts
  • Surround-view camera

What else was launched?

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At the same event, we've got to preview the upcoming locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 BMW X7, which you can read about here.

Also read: CKD 2021 BMW X7 confirmed for Malaysia, xDrive40i, no change in specs

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Other than that, there also were the facelifted 2021 Mini Cooper S Countryman and SE PHEV.

Also read: Priced from RM 244k, new CKD 2021 MINI Countryman S and SE PHEV facelift launched in Malaysia
 

Sanjay

Senior Writer

With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.

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