The BMW iX has been up to date in Malaysia, with modifications being made to the electrical SUV’s equipment listing and variant line-up. On the latter, the xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport have been dropped, leaving us with simply the xDrive50 Sport and M60.
UPDATE: We’ve obtained extra data from BMW Malaysia on the tools modifications for the iX. This put up has been up to date accordingly.
By way of pricing, the iX in xDrive50 Sport guise retails for RM465,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, whereas the M60 variant is at RM579,800. Remember the fact that these figures are with out the BMW Service & Restore Inclusive (BSRI), which extends the guarantee to 5 years (up from the usual two years) and features a six-year service package deal.
With BSRI, the xDrive50 Sport’s OTR worth turns into RM499,000, whereas it’s RM613,000 for the M60. Referring to the earlier worth listing, the xDrive50 and M60 now price RM62,630 and RM32,630 much less respectively, with or with out BSRI.
So far as tools modifications go, the xDrive50 Sport now comes with an upgraded onboard AC charger (Sort 2) that may deal with as much as 22 kW as an alternative of the earlier 11 kW. As such, when plugged into an AC charger able to delivering that quantity of energy, the battery now takes 5 hours and half-hour to cost totally as an alternative of 11 hours – the M60 already got here with a 22-kW AC charger.
No change to DC charging (CCS), which peaks at 195 kW to get the battery from a 0-80% cost in simply 35 minutes. Equally, the vary you get is similar, with the xDrive50 Sport delivering 630 km following the WLTP customary, whereas the M60 provides 561 km – each use a lithium-ion battery with a gross vitality capability of 111.5 kWh (109.4 kWh web).
The iX contains a dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup, which is rated on the identical 523 PS (516 hp or 385 kW) and 765 Nm of torque for the xDrive50 Sport, and 619 PS (610 hp or 455 kW) and 1,100 Nm for the M60. One crucial replace for the xDrive50 Sport is the addition of adaptive two-axle air suspension, which is already customary for the M60.
The up to date iX additionally will get the brand new BMW Working System 8.5, and Consolation Entry is improved with Digital Key Plus, permitting homeowners to unlock the EV utilizing a suitable smartphone – you’ll be able to even share the digital key with 5 different units. The xDrive50 Sport additionally will get the M60’s Parking Assistant Skilled – an improve from Parking Assistant Plus that provides assisted parallel and perpendicular in addition to the Manoeuvering Assistant.
Whereas the improved AC charging, up to date infotainment and air suspension at the moment are customary throughout the iX vary, there are some objects which have been eliminated or modified. We’ve checked with BMW Malaysia and had been instructed the Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof has been omitted for each variants, whereas the M60’s Bowers & Wilkins sound system has been swapped out for one from Harman Kardon.
Different issues eliminated are the Laserlight headlamps (now customary LEDs), the Clear & Daring inside purposes (xDrive50 Sport), Titanium Bronze M exterior trim (xDrive50 Sport), gesture management in addition to seat air flow (M60).
The M60 additionally follows the xDrive50 Sport by adopting the Inside Design Atelier (accessible in Mocha or Black) with spotlight parts and management in Gold Bronze in addition to a Sensatec leather-based dashboard and accents. As earlier than, you’ll be able to pay an additional RM17,300 for unique upholsteries: Inside Design Suite Amido and Inside Design Suite Castanea.
The remainder of the inside stays acquainted, with the Reside Cockpit Skilled setup (12.3-inch instrument and 14.9-inch infotainment shows) occupying the dashboard. There’s additionally an anthracite headliner, multi-function entrance seats, ambient lighting, four-zone local weather management and a wi-fi charging pad.
Different objects within the equipment listing embrace 22-inch Aerodynamic wheels (fashion 1021 for the xDrive50 Sport and elegance 1023 for the M60), M high-gloss Shadowline (M60 solely), Driving Assistant Skilled (consists of AEB, ACC with cease and go) and IconicSounds Electrical.
Accessible colors for the iX embrace Alpine White, Mineral White Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Sophisto Gray Metallic with Good Impact, Phytonic Blue Metallic, Oxide Gray Metallic and Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic. For an extra RM6,200, you’ll be able to possibility the Aventurine Pink Metallic or Particular person Storm Bay Metallic. Every buy comes with an eight-year/160,000-km battery guarantee, roadside help and accident hotline in addition to BMW Service On-line assist.
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