BMW Malaysia launches 3 Series facelift; the M340i xDrive

KUALA LUMPUR: The BMW Malaysia lineup is getting better and better with new and updated models making entries every now and then. For instance, the automaker introduced the 2023 BMW 330Li M Sport facelift followed by the 2023 BMW 330i facelift with adaptive M suspension, and not to forget the opening of the upcoming BMW i5 ROI page on its website.

Over and above all these new introductions, the automaker has launched a new model in the local lineup, called the 2023 BMW M340i XDrive.

Let’s get to know the all-new BMW M340i xDrive in detail -

Variants & Price

The BMW 3 Series facelift is offered in two variant options in the country, namely the Standard version and the M Sport Pro version. They are priced as follows -

M340i xDrive Standard	RM 391,800
M340i xDrive M Sport Pro	RM 396,800

Compared to the pre-facelift version, the new Standard version costs RM 28,120 more. As for the M Sport Pro, it is a completely new variant and is available at a pre-booking fee of RM 3,000.

Powertrain

Powering the new BMW M340i xDrive is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine generating a maximum power of 392 hp along with a peak torque of 500 Nm. The drive is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed Steptronic Sport gearbox.

Performance

Thanks to the adaptive M suspension and M Sport differential, the sedan completes a century sprint in just 4.4 seconds and attains a top speed of 250 kmph.

Exterior revisions

The exterior looks more or less the same with a few revisions which help differentiate between the pre and post-facelift models. They include -

• Same front bumper as the pre-facelift model
• Front bumper with center air inlet surrounds now in silver tone
• New grille with horizontal chrome pins
• Adaptive LED headlights with high-beam assistant
• Side mirror comes with M mirror caps
• 19-inch style 791 M Light alloy wheels in M Bicolour
• M Sport brakes with blue calipers
• M exhaust tips
• M Aerodynamics package and M High-gloss Shadowline as standard
• 19-inch style 792M Light Alloy wheels in M Bicolour (M Sport Pro trim)
• M lights Shadowline (M Sport Pro trim)
• M Sport brake with red calipers (M Sport Pro trim)
• M rear spoiler (M Sport Pro trim)

Cabin inclusions

The interior now gets several comfort and convenience-enhancing bits like -

• Sports seats with a memory function for the driver
• M leather steering with Walknappa leather
• M headliner
• Aluminum trims
• A 12.3 digital instrument cluster
• A 14.9-inch curved touchscreen display with BMW Operating System 8
• A Harman Kardon Surround Sound system
• M-coloured seat belts (M Sport Pro variant)

Safety and driver aids

The car’s safety specs have been improved thanks to BMW’s Driving Assistance package and more.

• Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant
• Lane departure warning with steering assist
• Lane change warning
• Front collision warning with brake intervention
• Rear cross-traffic alert with brake intervention
• Adaptive cruise control.

Colour options

• Exterior - Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Melbourne Red, M Portimao Blue, M Brooklyn Grey and Skyscraper Grey
• Interior - Leather upholstery is either Black or Mocha

What are your thoughts on the all-new BMW 3 Series sedan? Let us know in the comments.

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