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BMW Malaysia has expanded the local i4 range with the introduction of 2 new entry-level variants, the BMW i4 eDrive35 and the BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport, priced at RM 273,800 and RM 299,800 with the optional Extended Warranty & Service Package (BSRI).
If you opt to purchase the new i4 variants without the BSRI package, pricing is a little lower at RM 258,210 and RM 284,210.
The i4 eDrive35 variants join the BMW i4 M50 and the i4 eDrive40 M Sport to double the i4 offerings here.
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Powering the coupe-ish sedan is a single electrically excited synchronous motor that delivers 286 PS and 400 Nm of torque to the rear wheels, all good for a 6 second flat century sprint.
The battery is a 70.2 kWh lithium-ion unit with a 66 kWh usable capacity, giving it a WLTP range of around 490 km. It supports DC charging at up to 180 kW.
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The sleek shape lends it outstanding aerodynamics, achieving an impressive low cd drag coefficient of 0.24. Exterior highlights include LED headlights while the rolling stock is 18-inch double-spoke light allow wheels in 853 Bicolour for the i4 eDrive 35 and 18-inch M aerodynamic wheels with 858 M Bicolour for the M Sport variant. Unique to the BMW i4 eDrive35 variant is a sleek Aluminium Satin lining adorning its sides.
Inside, youβll find the BMW iDrive infotainment system with the BMW Curved Display as standard. The i4 eDrive35 variant features a sports leather steering wheel, while elevating the interior aesthetics is the oak grain open-pored fine-wood trim. As for the i4 eDrive35 M Sport, it features an Alumium Rhombicle Anthracite M interior trim.
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Upholster options include Sensatec Porfarated Black, Sensatec Perforated Cognac and Sensatec Perforated Tacora Red.
If colours are your thing, youβre in luck as the i4 eDrive35 comes in a wide selection of shades, that being:
- Black Sapphire
- Mineral White
- Sanremo Green
- Skyscraper Grey
- Aventurine Red
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On the other hand, the i4 eDrive35 M Sport can be had in the aforementioned 5 colours as well as an additional 2 shades exclusive to it:
- M Portimao Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
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With the Easy Drive Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the i4 eDrive35 can be owned with a monthly instalment plan starting from RM 3,358 while the i4 eDrive35 M Sport starts at RM 3,657 (based on 5-year Easy Drive plan with a mileage of 100,000 km with an 80 percent loan amount). Additionally, they can also benefit from a RM 8,000 Easy Drive Cash Rebate upon registering for the Easy Drive Financing.
As usual, owners of will also receive the complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience which includes:
- BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service Programme
- BMW 8-Year / 160,000 km Battery Warranty (whichever comes first)
- BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
- The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App - BMW Privileges Card
- BMW Service Online
With the new additions, the local i4 range now comprises the following with the inclusion of BSRI:
- i4 eDrive35 - RM 273,800
- i4 eDrive35 M Sport - RM 299,800
- i4 eDrive40 M Sport - RM 399,800
- i4 M50 - RM 445,800