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KUALA LUMPUR, 26 August 2026 — BMW Group Malaysia concluded The Art of Driving 2026, a three-day golf invitational tournament held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC). The event brought together 360 participants and served as a brand showcase for the group’s luxury mobility portfolio spanning battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), internal combustion engines (ICE), MINI passenger models, and BMW Motorrad two-wheelers.
Featured Showcase Vehicles and Technical Overview
The vehicle showcase was headlined by the newly introduced BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro, the marque’s first production model built on the Neue Klasse architecture, accompanied by its flagship full-size electric and petrol counterparts.
| Model | Powertrain / Architecture | Performance Output | Battery / Engine | Domestic Retail Price (RM) |
| BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro | Dual-Motor AWD / 800V Architecture | 469 PS (345 kW) / 645 Nm | 108.7 kWh usable (up to 805 km WLTP) | From RM378,800 (RM399,800 with BSRI) |
| BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro | Dual-Motor AWD (Gen5 eDrive) | 540 PS / 1,015 Nm (Boost: 619 PS / 1,100 Nm) | 108.8 kWh usable (up to 561 km WLTP) | From RM487,800 |
| BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence | 3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 Petrol + 48V Mild-Hybrid | 381 PS / 520 Nm (Boost: 540 Nm) | 8-speed Steptronic Sport / xDrive AWD | From RM654,800 |
Highlights of Key Showcase Models
1. BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport Pro
- Platform & Charging: Utilizes BMW’s Gen6 eDrive technology on an 800V high-voltage architecture. Supports up to 400 kW DC fast charging (10% to 80% charge in ~21 minutes) and includes an onboard 22 kW AC charger.
- Chassis & Handling: Equipped with the “Heart of Joy” centralized computing unit managing drivetrain and dynamic stability control, adaptive air suspension, and 22-inch Style 1054 M alloy wheels with M Sport braking hardware.
- Cabin & Cockpit: Debuts the full-windscreen 43.3-inch BMW Panoramic Vision projection display, 17.9-inch central touchscreen running BMW Operating System X, Harman Kardon audio system, and Level 2 semi-autonomous Driving Assistant Plus.
2. BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport Pro
- Dynamics: Represents the performance tier of the iX model family, fitted with adaptive dual-axle air suspension, Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel steering), and M Sport aerodynamic styling.
- Interior: Features the BMW Curved Display running Operating System 8.5, Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof, and BMW Live Cockpit Professional.
3. Brand Portfolio Extensions
- MINI & BMW Motorrad: Dedicated display areas featured the latest electrified MINI passenger models alongside high-displacement touring and roadster motorcycles from BMW Motorrad.
Ownership and Financial Service Programmes
The event also highlighted BMW Group Malaysia’s comprehensive ownership and financing ecosystems:
- “Relax. We Care.” Program: A unified aftersales suite delivering proactive maintenance alerts via connected telemetry, real-time remote diagnostics, standard 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty packages, 8-year/160,000 km high-voltage battery coverage for EV models, and 24/7 roadside assistance.
- “All In. Simply Smart.” Financing: Tailored financial packages offered through BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, providing flexible tenure terms, balloon financing structures, and integrated insurance solutions.
Executive Commentary
Benjamin Nagel, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, stated that the invitational reflects BMW’s long-standing presence in Malaysia and reinforces the brand’s commitment to “Technology Openness” and the “Power of Choice”—offering drivers a choice of internal combustion, plug-in hybrid, or battery-electric drivetrains tailored to their lifestyle preferences.
