BMW i3 now up for grabs in Malaysia, priced at RM 278,800

KUALA LUMPUR: Earlier today, BMW Malaysia announced the availability of the First-Ever i3 at all the company authorized i Dealerships. The BMW i3 price tag reads RM 278,800 on-the-road without insurance. Included in the price - BMW Tyre Warranty Programme, 5 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty, and Free Scheduled Service Programme.

This car is powered by a synchronous electric motor that generates a maximum power of 184 hp along with a peak torque of 270 Nm. It offers an all-electric range of 260 kmph. On the performance front, the car can hit 0 to 100 kmph mark in 6.9 seconds and provides a top speed of 160 kmph.

It is to be noted that the car is manufactured in a sustainable manner; it incorporates both recycled and upcycled materials. The cabin features 100 percent recycled polyester that's spun into the fabric.

Around 34 percent of the upcycled material in the BMW i3 is sourced from melting PET pellets from plastic bottles. They are used to make foot mats, seat covers, roof liners, and floor lining. The German automaker made sure that 95 percent of the i3 was recycled.

The owners of the first-ever i3 will get to experience the full BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience that includes -

• BMW Service Online
• BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service
• BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW White Card
• BMW 2-Year/ 24 Month Tyre Warranty Program for its Run Flat Tyre
• BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline