Kuala Lumpur, 25th September 2024 – BMW Group Malaysia showcased its latest generation BMW 5 Series at the SKY5PACE event in the heart of Kuala Lumpur – a celebration of cutting-edge automotive technology, performance, and the brand’s enduring legacy in the premium business sedan segment.
Benjamin Nagel, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia states, “The BMW 5 Series has long held a celebrated position within the BMW Group portfolio, both around the world and in Malaysia. Since its debut in 1972, the BMW 5 Series has established itself as a leader in the premium executive sedan segment.”
He added, “Today, with the locally assembled BMW 520i M Sport standing alongside the fully-electric BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport, we are pleased to be able to tell the successful story of the evolution of the BMW 5 Series in Malaysia. In fact, the fifth-generation BMW 5 Series was the first BMW vehicle to be assembled here in 2004, marking 20 Years of BMW Group Malaysia’s commitment to Malaysia as a hub in Southeast Asia, for the assembly of premium vehicles for the region. As it stands, BMW Group Malaysia is still the largest assembler and exporter of premium vehicles to the region with over 10,000 vehicles successfully exported since 2018.”
Set against the stunning backdrop of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, the SKY5PACE event also represents the premium automaker’s initiatives to meeting the diverse powertrain preferences, while demonstrating the technology openness of the BMW Group with a selection of other vehicles, such as the BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport and BMW 750e xDrive M Sport, that are also displayed at the event.
Taking centre stage during the event is the newest addition to the BMW 5 Series portfolio in Malaysia – the locally assembled BMW 520i M Sport, demonstrating confidence in Malaysia’s continued economic growth and local assembly capabilities. Alongside the BMW 520i M Sport is the fully electric BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport with optional M Performance Parts, representing BMW Group Malaysia’s commitment to future mobility and technology openness of the BMW Group, offering more powertrain options, as well as bespoke options for customers to personalise their BMW 5 Series.
The BMW 520i M Sport – Legacy Meets Innovation.
The BMW 520i M Sport, locally assembled, continues the longstanding legacy of the BMW 5 Series in Malaysia. The variant introduces a heightened sense of sportiness and style to the already dynamic appeal of the model. Beyond that, the local assembly of the BMW Group’s most successful model series also underscores its confidence in Malaysia as a strategic hub in the BMW Group’s regional operations. Through continual investments in local assembly and regional distribution, the BMW Group maintains a strong regional presence, putting it at the forefront of delivering the premium automotive experience across Malaysia and other regional markets.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport with optional M Performance Parts – The Visionary All-Electric Business Sedan.
The BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport stands as an icon of modern sedan design and innovation, showcasing advanced technological features that has redefined the standards for Electrified Mobility in the Malaysian market. Maintaining the elegance and dynamic performance of the world’s most iconic business sedan, the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport delivers the highest form of the Premium Electric Ownership, through its exceptional electric range, enhanced charging capabilities and intuitive driver connectivity.
At the SKY5PACE event, the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport on display was equipped with optional M Performance Parts, demonstrating the wide range of bespoke options available to Malaysian customers. These include M Performance Front Splitter, M Performance Side Skirts, M Performance Rear Diffuser, M Performance Rear Spoiler, M Performance exterior mirror caps and 21-inch M Performance light alloy wheel Cross-spoke style 943 M Bicolor (Jet Black, gloss-milled), summer complete wheel set.
Dynamic Financial Programme.
To make owning a BMW vehicle more accessible and convenient, BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia offers attractive rates and flexible approaches for financing and insurance via BMW Straight Line financing or BMW Easy Drive financing.
With BMW Group Financial Services Easy Drive financing, the BMW 520i M Sport offers attractive rates with up to 30% lower monthly instalments and Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) for your vehicle at the end of its financing tenure, with a monthly instalment plan starting from RM3,824 .
With the Easy Drive Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport can be owned with a monthly instalment plan starting from RM4,492 (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a 5-Year tenure) *.
Customers can also finance their BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport starting from 0.88% with BMW Straight Line financing from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia. With the Straight-Line Financing Plan, customers can own the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport with a monthly instalment plan starting from RM4,416 (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a 7-Year tenure) *.
* Terms and conditions apply.
Complete premium ownership experience.
Owners of the BMW 520i M Sport and the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport will also receive the complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience which includes:
- BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
- BMW Service Online
- Complimentary 2-Year replacement car *
* applicable for Battery Electric Vehicles when vehicle is financed with BMW Easy Drive Financing and insured with BMW Comprehensive Motor Insurance.
Owners of the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport will also receive the BMW 8-Year / 160,000 km Battery Warranty (whichever comes first).
The recommended retail pricing (on the road, without insurance) for the BMW 520i M Sport and BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport is:
| The BMW 520i M Sport
Add-On for BMW Service & Repair Inclusive* |
RM349,800.00
RM26,900.00 |
| * which consists of the 5-Year Extended Warranty and Service Package. |
| The BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport
Add-On for BMW Service & Repair Inclusive* |
RM399,800.00
RM20,300.00 |
| * which consists of the 5-Year Extended Warranty and Service Package. |
To learn more about the new BMW 5 Series models, visit the official website HERE or contact your preferred authorised BMW dealership. Alternatively, explore your preferred finance offering from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia HERE .
