BMW 118i Sport launched in Malaysia at estimated price RM188,800

Kuala Lumpur: Following the introduction of the locally-assembled BMW 120i M Sport back in June this year, BMW Group Malaysia now welcomes the new BMW 118i Sport to Malaysia, with a starting price of RM188,800 (OTR without insurance). The popular premium rear-wheel drive hatchback is expected to arrive at all authorised BMW dealerships across the country from next Wednesday, 25th November 2015.

With its pricing figures revealed, the new BMW 118i base variant now becomes the most affordable BMW in Malaysia, leaving behind previous BMW 318i LCI which retails at RM208,800.

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Introducing the latest product offering from BMW Group Malaysia, Mr. Alan Harris, Managing Director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia said, “The new BMW 1 Series still remains the only rear-wheel drive car in its segment, making the car the most sportier and dynamic option in its class.”

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Powering the BMW 118i Sport is the new Engine of the Year 2015 award-winning 3-cylinder petrol engine that was introduced recently in the facelifted 3 Series. The innovative BMW TwinPower Turbo 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, which is the same power plant in the all-new BMW i8, delivers a maximum output of 136 hp at 4400 rpm and a peak torque of 220 Nm between 1250 to 4300 rpm.

As with the majority of BMW models in Malaysia, the new 118i variant gets an eight-speed Steptronic torque converter automatic transmission as standard. This premium hatchback can perform its century sprint in 8.7 seconds from a standstill position. The combined fuel consumption of the BMW 118i stands at 5.1 litres per 100 km with C02 emissions of 119 g/km.

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In terms of design, the new BMW 118i Sport features subtle key differences such as a new lower apron with larger air intakes, a reshaped BMW kidney grilles and front ornamental grille in chrome surround with exclusively designed kidney bars in high-gloss black. Full LED headlamps with low and main beam have also been added to the hatchback. At the rear, new tail lamps with the now familiar BMW ‘L’ shape design adopt striking LED technology. Two-tone 17-inch star-spoke wheels are specified as standard, wrapped in 225/45R17 rubbers.

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Inside the cabin, the BMW 118i Sport gets a driver-focused cockpit which is more welcoming, sporty and comfortable place to be in. The hatchback's power-adjustable sport seats are upholstered in Sensatec leather. The instrument cluster with red highlight and Chrono scaling as well as interior trim finishers in black high-gloss to highlight trim finishes in Coral Red Matt. Other than these, the affordable BMW Malaysia has got a multi-function sports steering wheel, engine push-start button, dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, a BMW Radio Professional with an iDrive operating system and a 6.5-inch free-standing iDrive display screen.

Safety features for the new BMW 118i include six airbags as standard (two front, two side, two curtains), a Dynamic Stability Control system (DSC) with ABS, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) on top of ISOFIX child seat anchors in the rear seats.

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As available with the new F48 BMW X1 and BMW 3 LCI, the new BMW 1 Series variant also gets BMW Malaysia’s recently-introduced ConnectedDrive services. Three highlights of the feature are included on the 118i Sport, being the Intelligent Emergency Call, Teleservices and Remote Services. In addition to it, a SIM card is also built into the vehicle which enables its customers to enjoy optimum connectivity and access to the unrivalled range of services from BMW ConnectedDrive without the need of a smartphone.

Read Also: BMW 118i Sport Spotted on BMW Malaysia's Facebook Page

The new BMW 118i Sport will be available in five body colours options, including Black Sapphire, Mineral Grey, Crimson Red, Midnight Blue and Alpine White. With the price tag, its buyers also get BMW five years, unlimited mileage warranty and free scheduled service programme.

Read Also: F30 BMW 3 Series LCI soon to enter Malaysia

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