BMW Malaysia opens booking for iX3 EV

KUALA LUMPUR: Interested BMW iX3 buyers can now book the electric SUV easily from the comfort of home, as BMW Malaysia is now accepting orders.

Launched in October last year, the automaker initially only released a batch of 30 units that got sold out in just three days. Back then buyers benefited from a complimentary Power Package along with free access to the BMW charging network for one year and complimentary installation of the i Wallbox. This time, however, it’s just the car.

BMW iX3 booking details -

Both the iX3 variants, the Inspiring and Impressive can now be booked online via BMW Shop website for RM 5,000. 

A quick recap of the BMW iX3 SUV, starting with its pricing -

The BMW iX3 Inspiring and Impressive trims retail for RM 307,160 and RM 325,160, respectively. Included in the prices is a 50% SST rebate that is valid till Jun 30, 2022 along with a two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.

The prices will jump to RM 322,800 and RM 340,800, respectively, if customers add a five-year warranty and five-year/100,000 service package. Add the Power Package (with a 22 kW AC home wall box and a Type 2 charging cable) and the iX3 will cost you RM 327,800 and RM 345,800 for the Inspiring and Impressive variants, respectively.

Power details

Powering the BMW iX3 is a rear-mounted e-motor generating a maximum power output of 286 PS along with a peak torque of 400 Nm. On the performance side of things, the SUV can complete the century sprint in just 6.8 seconds before hitting a top speed of 180 kmph (electronically limited).

The e-motor is fueled by a 73.8 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers a range of between 453 and 461 km on the WLTP cycle.

Charging the SUV takes around seven and a half hours with an 11kW AC charger, while a DC fast charger at up to 150 kW charges the battery 80 percent in 32 minutes.

Features on offer

The iX3 comes equipped with - adaptive LED headlights, M Sport package, 19-inch Style 842 aerodynamic alloys, on the outside. The cabin looks plush in Vernasca leather upholstery, brushed aluminum trim with Pearl Chrome finishers, Sensatec faux leather-wrapped dashboard, and galvanized silver switchgear.

Both the iX3 variants come packed with the following comfort and convenience gears -

• Keyless entry
• Push-button start
• Adaptive dampers
• Power-adjustable front seats with heating and driver’s side memory
• Triple-zone automatic climate control
• A Qi wireless charger
• A panoramic glass sunroof
• Parking assist with the Reversing Assistant
• A 12-speaker, 205-watt sound system
• A reverse camera
• A hands-free powered tailgate

The Impressive variant over and above the mentioned features gets laser light headlamps and staggered 20-inch Style 890 M alloys on the outside. The cabin benefits from acoustic glass front side windows, a head-up display, gesture control, IconicSounds Electro synthetic driving sounds, a 16-speaker, 464-watt Harman Kardon sound system, and a 360-degree camera system.

On the safety front, the Impressive and Inspiring variants come with the automaker's Driving Assistant Professional suite of driving assistance features along with several active safety gears. Part of the kit is - adaptive high beam, traffic sign recognition, emergency stop assist, emergency stop assist, lane centering assist, blind-spot monitoring, evasive steering assist, autonomous emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control with stop and go.

Will you be booking the BMW electric SUV? Let us know in the comments.

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