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BMW Malaysia unveils new iX xDrive60 M Sport and X5 xDrive40i M Sport

BMW Group Malaysia on Monday launched the new BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport and the new locally-assembled BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport with an exclusive showcase at The Art of Driving 2025. Set against the backdrop of one of Malaysia's most prestigious golf events, the unveiling of the two models showcases BMW Malaysia's commitment to driving the future of mobility through the progressive principles of "Technology Openness" and the "Power of Choice". Alongside the new iX xDrive45 Sport, the new iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro and the new X5 xDrive40i M Sport will be available at all authorised BMW dealerships from July 25. BMW Malaysia managiong director Benjamin Nagel said it sets out not only to expand its portfolio of offerings in Malaysia, but also to redefine what it means to experience luxury. "For us, luxury is not defined by fine materials and craftsmanship alone - it is the power to choose. This is what we offer our customers through our guiding principles of Technology Openness and the Power of Choice. "Today, we unveil our latest premium models, offering both petrol and fully electric powertrains. These models embody the best of design, innovation and sustainability. The latest generation of the iX features a significantly sportier personality, new visuals at the front and rear, a considerable increase in power and a larger battery capacity. Meanwhile, the X5, which entered its fourth generation in 2018, first saw an update with the introduction of the X5 xDrive50e M Sport plug-in hybrid in 2024. Now, the unveiling of the new X5 xDrive40i M Sport marks the debut of an all-new Mild Hybrid variant to the BMW X5 line-up in Malaysia. The latest variant offers a completely modernised front and rear sections and revised interior ambience, while retaining the core of the BMW DNA with an enhanced new generation of the iconic BMW six-cylinder in-line engine. The xDrive45 Sport is priced at RM425,800 on-the-road without insurance, and RM460,700 with the extended five-year warranty and six-year service package. The iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro, which succeeds the outgoing xDrive50 Sport, sells for RM487,800 (two-year warranty) or RM522,700 (extended warranty and service package). BMW iX xDrive45 Sport specifications: • Front electric motor output: 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 365 Nm • Rear electric motor output: 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 400 Nm • Total system output: 408 PS (402 hp or 300 kW) and 700 Nm; AWD • 0-100 km/h time: 5.1 seconds • Top speed: 200 km/h (electronically limited) • Battery capacity: 100.6 kWh (gross); lithium-ion • Range (WLTP): 602 km • AC charging: 22 kW; 0-100 per cent in five hours (22 kW) • DC charging: 175 kW; 10-80 per cent in 34 minutes • BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro specifications: • Front electric motor output: 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 365 Nm • Rear electric motor output: 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 400 Nm • Total system output: 544 PS (536 hp or 400 kW) and 765 Nm; AWD • 0-100 km/h time: 4.6 seconds • Top speed: 200 km/h (electronically limited) • Battery capacity: 111.5 kWh (gross), lithium-ion • Range (WLTP): 701 km • AC charging: 22 kW; 0-100 per cent in five hours 45 minutes