A couple of days ago we shared with you the imminent arrival of the facelifted (LCI) G30-generation 2021 BMW 5 Series in Malaysia. Related to that, we've got word that buyers can expect a price hike too. Sources familiar with the matter shared with WapCar.my that buyers can expect a price increase of around RM 10k for the 530e M Sport, and roughly RM 24k for the 530i M Sport: G30 BMW 5 Series LCI estimated prices Variant 530e M Sport 530i M Sport Price New est. price: RM 343,000 Current price: R
Mar 24, 2021
BMW has just unveiled the new 2020 5 Series facelift, giving its executive sedan a refreshed exterior design as well as under-the-hood upgrades. Exterior – Refreshed looks, no oversized front grille As shown in previous leaked photos, the new 5 Series gains a restyled front-end that features slimmer LED headlights (BMW Laserlights are optional) and a redesigned front grille. The rear gets new LED tail lights with L-shape graphics, revised rear bumper, and trapezoid muffler finishing. Complementi
May 27, 2020
We’ve previously talked about the things to look out for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212, now here’s a basic guide of things you should look out for when buying its direct rival, the BMW 5 Series F10. Now that the F10 is on sale on the used car market for as low as RM 115,000, should you put your money down for one? Common issues Though BMWs have since collected a reputation for its unreliability in Malaysia’s hot climate, the 5 Series F10 is generally a reliable model. According t
Dec 19, 2020
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, BMW Malaysia showed no signs of slowing down in 2020 by launching quite a number of models including the M8 Coupe and Gran Coupe, X3M, X4M, M135i, and the 218i Gran Coupe. That being said, 2021 is approaching. What brand-new models does BMW Malaysia have in store for this hopefully smoother sailing year? 2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe The first thing everyone noticed when BMW unveiled images of the G22 4 Series was the design of the kidney grilles. It definitely gave
Dec 31, 2020
The outgoing F20-generation BMW 1 Series is the only generation of the 1 Series that was assembled in Malaysia, as the all-new F40-generation 1 Series is imported from Germany. BMW Malaysia has no plans to locally-assemble (CKD) the F40-generation 1 Series. For the Malaysian market, the 1 Series line-up will be represented by the sole M135i variant – no more 118i or 120i variants. Recall that when the F20-generation 1 Series was on sale in Malaysia, prices started from RM 188,800 for the 118i, w
Jul 24, 2020
BMW is pushing ahead its ‘Power of Choice’ agenda as the next-generation BMW 5 Series and BMW X1 will feature an all-electric powertrain. Like the 2020 BMW iX3, BMW will offer four powertrain options for these next-gen models, including the BMW 7 Series: conventional petrol and diesel engines, both with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, plus a plug-in hybrid and a pure-electric drivetrain. By the time these models arrive, BMW would have already rolled out the iNext electric SUV, i4 electric sedan
Jul 28, 2020
BMW Indonesia has launched the 2021 BMW 5 Series facelift (LCI). Two variants of the BMW 5 Series LCI are available in Indonesia – 520i M Sport and 530i Opulence priced at Rp 1,109m and Rp 1,279m respectively. Exterior kit in the 520i M Sport include BMW Laserlight, 19-inch M Y-spoke Style 845 wheels, and of course the M Sport exterior treatment. The 530i Opulence gets Luxury Line trim, 19-inch W-spoke Style 663 wheels, and the Laserlight as well. Both are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged eng
Apr 12, 2021
Laman Facebook dan Instagram rasmi BMW Malaysia baru sahaja memuat naik sebuah iklan mengenai BMW 5 Series facelift (LCI). Nampaknya, sedan eksekutif ini akan dilancarkan tidak lama lagi. Iklan tersebut memperlihatkan bahagian sisi belakang dan depan kenderaan beserta dengan slogan “Make way for change” yang mana ia bermaksud “beri laluan untuk perubahan”. Pada masa yang sama, BMW Malaysia telah sediakan lampiran pendaftaran untuk model facelift ini di kedai dalam talian untuk mereka yang bermin
Mar 22, 2021
Change is a-coming! So says BMW Malaysia in their recent social media posts on Facebook and Instagram as the G30-generation LCI (facelift) BMW 5 Series could be arriving here sooner than expected. Malaysia’s leading premium brand posted a teaser post with the caption “Make way for change”. In the post are two side profiles of the front and rear of the G30 LCI. BMW Malaysia has also put up a registration form on its online shop for those interested to know more about the 5 Series facelift. The we
Mar 22, 2021
The BMW 5 Series, a perennial favourite in the luxury sedan segment, is set to one up its arch-nemesis, the Mercedes Benz E-Class in our local market. Our sources indicate that the G30-generation LCI (facelift in BMW-lingo) BMW 5 Series will be unveiled in the first half of this year. While we await news of the facelifted W213 Mercedes E-Class to be launched in our local market (it has been launched in neighbouring Thailand), BMW is set to steal a march by launching the LCI 5-er earlier, to cons
Mar 9, 2021
BMW Thailand has teased the pending arrival of the G30 2021 BMW 5 Series facelift, or in BMW speak Life Cycle Impulse (LCI). The Thai Media are also predicting that the top-of-the-range BMW 530e plug-in hybrid will also be launched in Thailand. As this is a minor update, not much has been changed on the sedan. The most notable change, as is seen in the teaser photo posted by BMW Thailand, is the new simpler L-shaped motif LED daytime running lights. Other than that, the upcoming 5 Series will al
Jan 11, 2021
In this exercise, we’ll compare the 2020 BMW 5 Series facelift (LCI) against its main rival, which also received a nip and tuck recently, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Since we’ve yet to test either of these two updated models, this is more of a visual and specs comparison. Exterior – Subtle tweaks for the 5 Series, radical change for the E-Class As usual, BMW went down the route of subtle yet noticeable tweaks to the design in this facelift. The headlights are new with revised LED graphics, g
May 29, 2020
BMW first implemented the mild-hybrid technology in the 5 Series last year and is expected to be seen in the 3 Series, X3 and X4 by Q2 of 2020. The mild-hybrid technology helps lighten the combustion engine’s workload and boosts its power. With a 48V starter-generator, the Brake Energy Regeneration is better utilized as the energy harnessed can be used for additional drive power to boost fuel efficiency. Another benefit of the mild-hybrid system is the refinement of the combustion engine’s stop
Apr 2, 2020
The German executive sedan battle is showing no signs of abating in Malaysia. Hot on the heels of the incoming 2021 W213 Mercedes E-Class, the good people at Munich are firing back with the 2021 BMW 5-Series LCI (Life Cycle Impulse). What updates can we anticipate in this updated model? Let's jump right in. Will the prices stay the same? In CKD format, the current model retailed at these prices: RM 388k for the 530i M Sport RM 339k for the 530e M Sport RM 329k for the 520i Luxury We don't expect
Jan 3, 2021
USA is Lexus’ biggest market, contributing nearly 40 percent of its total sales worldwide, followed by China at 25 percent. Since the Lexus ES was launched last year, the model has been very successful in the all-important US market, outselling the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. According to data compiled by Jato Dynamics, the Lexus ES sold 51,336 units in USA last year. This compares against the BMW 5 Series’ 38,707 units, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class’ 25,180 units and Audi A6’s 17,799 un
Apr 3, 2020
Back in late-April, photos of the upcoming 2020 G20 BMW 5 Series facelift leaked out, giving us a sneak peak of BMW’s executive sedan in its M Sport trim. Courtesy of Autohome, we now have a good look at other variants of the new 5 Series facelift, including the plug-in hybrid version. For the first time ever, not only do we have a good look at the new 5 Series in its Luxury trim, but we also know what other options one can get with the new model. Two styling packages are available in China – M
May 14, 2020
The new 2020 G30 BMW 5 Series facelift isn’t exactly a very new car. We covered the launch of the refreshed executive sedan back in May and even did a comparison with the pre-facelift model. BMW has released more images of the G30 facelift with the 530e Sedan and the 540i xDrive Sedan. As we had mentioned during its launch, the G30 5 Series will expand its plug-in hybrid variants which now includes 5 models which are the 530e Sedan, 530e xDrive Sedan, 530e Touring, 530e xDrive Touring, and 545e
Oct 20, 2020
BMW Malaysia has previewed the G30 2021 BMW 5 Series facelift (LCI). There are 2 variants available – 530e and 530i, both in M Sport guise. Estimated prices (OTR without insurance, with SST) for the locally-assembled (CKD) BMW 5 Series are RM 343,000 for the BMW 530e and RM 396,000 for the BMW 530i. The new variants are fitted with slightly larger kidney grilles and slimmer headlights with a new daytime running light design. The BMW 530e M Sport comes with Adaptive LED Matrix headlights, while t
Mar 26, 2021
Seorang pemandu BMW 5 Series berada dalam situasi sukar apabila kereta BMW 5 Series E39 yang dipandunya terbabas dari jalan lalu merempuh sebuah rumah di Jalan Ampangan. Kereta yang dipandu oleh mangsa pula telah tersepit kerana rumah yang dilanggar adalah rumah dua tingkat jenis kayu. Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Seremban, Mohammad Idris berkata, pihaknya menerima panggilan pada pukul 7.52 petang dan tiba lima minit kemudian. “Kami menerima laporan daripada orang awam memaklumkan seorang le
Mar 19, 2021
BMW Thailand has launched the seventh-generation (G30) BMW 5 Series facelift (LCI). Assembled in Thailand, the G30 BMW 5 Series facelift is offered in 3 variants: 520d M Sport, 530e Elite, and 530e M Sport. Here are the prices for each variant: BMW 520d M sport - 3.539m baht (RM 478k) BMW 530e Elite - 2.999m baht (RM 405k) BMW 530e M Sport - 3.739m baht (RM 505k) Powertrains Starting with the BMW 520d M Sport, power comes from a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine that delivers an output of
Jan 20, 2021
Yet another leak after the BMW iX3. This is the 2020 G30 BMW 5 Series facelift (LCI) in all its glory. From the front fender flap and the rear badge, it appears to be a plug-in hybrid model – the 530e. Contrary to earlier report, Bimmer Today believes that the rumoured 545e will be positioned above the 530e rather than replacing it. BMW hasn’t gone the extra mile in enlarging the front grille, perhaps they understand the target market for the 5 Series who prefers a more discrete looking car. The
Apr 28, 2020
I once had dinner with Ryo Yanagisawa, Mazda’s young design maestro, whose most recent work is the fabulous looking Mazda CX-30 and before that, the Mazda 2 and Mazda BT-50. I asked what he thinks is the best looking non-Mazda car on sale today (then), exotic cars aside. Without skipping a beat, he candidly answered the F30 BMW 3 Series. To be fair, the conversation took place in 2015, long before the current G20 3 Series’ debut. Still, the acknowledgement meant something. After all, Mazda makes
Oct 29, 2020
LCI–short for Life Cycle Impulse–is BMW’s term for their mid-cycle updates or facelifts. The 2020 BMW 5 Series (G30) LCI made its global debut recently and like many BMW LCI models, changes are subtle, so we’re putting the pre-LCI and LCI model together for a comparison. From the front, the headlights appear to be slightly slimmer compared to before, with twin L-shaped LED daytime running lights. The front grille is also new, now just a touch larger and more three-dimensional. The cutouts on the
May 31, 2020
(G20 BMW 3 Series Prices & Specs | Gallery) The BMW 3 Series has been the enthusiasts’ choice since the first-generation model hit the streets in 1975, and still is, 45 years later. Late last year, BMW Malaysia introduced the locally-assembled (CKD) G20 Series in the 330i M Sport form, followed by the more affordable 320i variant in early-2020. How much is the G20 BMW 3 Series? Prices start from RM 243,800 for the 320i, climbing up to RM 288,800 for the 330i M Sport. What’s the pros and cons of
Feb 5, 2020
Pada tempoh hari, kami menceritakan tentang sebuah kereta mewah eksekutif iaitu Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Namun begitu, sesetengah daripada anda mungkin berpendapat bahawa rekaannya bukan untuk citarasa ramai. Oleh itu, mari kita kupas mengenai saingannya di dalam generasi yang sama iaitu BMW 5 Series F10. Untuk maklumat anda, BMW 5 Series adalah antara kereta yang cukup disegani di dalam industri automotif. Malah sesetengah pihak berpendapat bahawa ia adalah sedan yang terbaik kerana ia tidak memp
Nov 28, 2020
Setiap penggemar kereta mesti ada satu model yang buatkan mereka gilakan industri ini. Antara yang sering menjadi idaman ramai ialah BMW 3 Series. Dengan saiz yang kompak, ia masih menawarkan ruang yang mencukupi untuk memuatkan 5 orang sekaligus. Ditambah pula dengan penghasilan yang cukup berkualiti, tidak dinafikan bahawa ia merupakan antara jentera premium yang menjadi idaman kalbu. Antara BMW 3 Series yang paling diminati ialah generasi E46. Generasi ini dihasilkan dari tahun 1997 hingga ta
Nov 30, 2020
BMW 5 Series BMW bakal menjadi pengeluar pertama yang menggunakan ciri Apple Carkey oleh syarikat gergasi teknologi, Apple. Fungsi ini membenarkan pengguna untuk membuka kunci kereta dan menghidupkan kereta hanya dengan menggunakan iPhone. Fungsi ini akan hadir pada BMW 5 Series 2021. Carkey akan menambat kereta BMW sebagai peranti kepada iPhone ataupun Apple Watch. Kemudian, pengguna boleh berkongsi kunci kereta digital kepada ahli keluarga yang lain ataupun rakan. Jangan khuatir kerana fungsi
Jun 23, 2020
The controversially-styled all-new 2021 G22 BMW 4 Series is now open for pre-booking in Malaysia. BMW Malaysia is only offering a single variant for the G22 4 Series which is the 430i Coupe M Sport and prices start from RM 418,800 (inclusive of extended warranty and service package). Powering the 430i is a 2.0-litre twin-turbocharged BMW B48 inline-4 (259 PS/399 Nm) that is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The latter sends power to the rear wheels. The 430i Coupe M Sport comes with th
Jan 15, 2021
BMW Thailand is preparing for the launch of the locally-assembled (CKD) BMW X7. Since its launch in Thailand in March 2019, the BMW X7 has been an imported (CBU) from USA. Headlightmag reports that the Thai-CKD BMW X7 will be the BMW X7 xDrive30d with a 3.0-L twin-turbo inline-6 diesel engine (265 PS/620 Nm), 8-speed auto transmission, and AWD. In Malaysia, the BMW X7 is currently only available in the petrol-powered xDrive40i variant (340 PS/450 Nm). As a CBU from USA, the BMW X7 starts at RM 8
Jan 27, 2021
A month after its online premiere, BMW commenced production of the 2021 BMW 4 Series Coupé (G22) at its Group Plant in Dingolfing. The sports coupé starts production alongside the updated BMW 5 Series, BMW M5, BMW 5 Series Touring and BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo. Staying true to its aggressive style, the 4 Series Coupé sits on a bespoke chassis and combines lightweight construction and driver-focused options to emphasise sharp driving dynamics, handling and agility. The bonnet, front side panels a
Jul 2, 2020
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