Price up for BMW and MINI in Malaysia; Android Auto/Apple CarPlay now standard

BMW Group Malaysia has announced that prices for BMW and MINI Malaysia will be revised for 2023.

The company said, "Due to current challenges with regards to global inflation and rising manufacturing costs, a volume-weighted average price update of approximately 4.7% and 2.6% will come into effect for all BMW and MINI models on 1-January 2023."

BMW and MINI Service and Repair Inclusive (BSRI/MSRI) package prices will be updated effective 1-January 2023 as shown below:

*Prices stated are inclusive of the extended warranty and service package

However, owners will be able to enjoy more new feature enhancements in all BMW and MINI models purchased in the year ahead as the company has announced that Smartphone Integration (featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), along with the Connected Package Professional will both come as standard for all BMW models in 2023.

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There's wireless integration of both Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto, paired with the BMW Operating System 7/8. Exclusive to models with BMW iDrive 8, Apple Maps will be adapted into the Instrument Cluster and Head Up Display. 

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In the year ahead, owners will also enjoy three years runtime of BMW Maps Connected Charging  and Connected Navigation2. Connected Charging guarantees to stay mobile with the BMW EV – whether at home, on the road or at public charging stations.

The Charging Management feature also showcases past and ongoing charging sessions which enables owners to remotely control and check ongoing or upcoming charging sessions. The app will also notify users should there be any specific charging events.

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