BMW Malaysia has announced an update to the locally-assembled (CKD) BMW 218i Gran Coupe in the form of the new BMW Live Cockpit Professional infotainment system, following its Malaysian launch in October last year. 

The BMW Live Cockpit Professional featured in the BMW 218i Gran Coupe now consists of a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster (previously 5.1-inch) and a 10.25-inch central information display (previously 8.8-inch).

The new BMW Live Cockpit Professional takes a “content-first” approach in displaying information, with a minimalistic. Fuel level, speed, rpm and engine temperature are now presented in tube rings and have been arranged to free up more space in the centre for navigation display and other functions.

Depending on the selected Driving Experience mode (Sport, Comfort, Eco-Pro), a uniform colour theme and look will be displayed accordingly across the information display cluster and central information display.

For convenience over vehicle settings, navigation and entertainment systems, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistance can be voice-activated by a “Hey BMW” or an individual personalised activation word.

To recap, the BMW 218i Gran Coupe is priced at RM 216,367 (OTR without insurance and SST, with Extended Warranty and Service Package), an increase of RM 5,000 from before.

Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder B38 petrol engine (140 PS/220 Nm) that is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. BMW claims it can go from 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and has a top speed of 213 km/h.

Also read: Locally-assembled 2020 BMW 218i Gran Coupe launched in Malaysia, from RM 211k