BMW Thailand announced the G20 2023 BMW 3 Series facelift (LCI) during the Thai Motor Expo 2022, which is offered in three variants – 320d M Sport, 330e M Sport, and M340i xDrive, priced at THB 2,699,000 (∼RM 348k), THB 2,949,000 (∼RM 381k), and THB 4,099,000 (∼RM 530k) respectively.

Bear in mind that the high prices are due to our weak Ringgit when converted from Thai baht. The actual prices when the G20 BMW 3 Series LCI is launched in Malaysia will likely see an increase, but not at such level.

As seen in the global reveal, the Adaptive LED headlights are now slimmer and daytime driving lights arranged in an inverted L shape. The BMW 330e M Sport and the BMW M340i xDrive are equipped with BMW Individual Lights Shadowline.

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Inside, there’s a 12.3-inch information display behind the steering wheel and a 14.9-inch control display merge together into the BMW Curved Display.

Also, the display's software has been upgraded to BMW Operating System 8. The 330e and M340i gets the BMW ConnectedDrive and Harman Kardon surround sound system.

As for powertrain, the BMW 320d M Sport has a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 190 PS/400 Nm, the 330e M Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV) petrol engine with a maximum combined output of 292 PS/420 Nm.

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The range-topping M340i xDrive comes with a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine with 387 PS/500 Nm. All engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The M340i channels power to all four wheels (AWD) while the rest are rear-wheel drive (RWD).

Safety wise, all variants are equipped with the Driving Assistant package that includes AEB, BSM, RCTA, LCW, and Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go function.

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Closer to home, the G20 2023 BMW 3 Series LCI is expected to be launched in Malaysia sooner than later, since it was recently spotted near the Kulim assembly plant.

Currently, the pre-facelift G20 BMW Series range in Malaysia starts from:

• 320i Sport – RM 257,800*
• 330i M Sport – RM 299,800*
• 330e M Sport – RM 276,800*
• 330Li M Sport – RM 305,800*
• M340i xDrive – RM 379,800*

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

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