BMW Malaysia today introduced its first-ever four-door coupé in the compact premium segment at the prestigious Swiss timepiece exhibition, Time Kulture by Swiss Watch Gallery at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The BMW 218i Gran Coupé M Sport is the company’s first locally assembled four-door coupé in the compact premium segment.
The car is based on the same front-wheel-drive architecture (FAAR) as the latest F40 1 Series. It is powered by a B38 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine, producing 140PS (138hp) from 4,600rpm to 6,500rpm and 220Nm of torque from 1,480rpm to 4,200rpm. Thanks to the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the car is able to hit zero to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds with the top speed of 215km/h.
In terms of design, the 218i Gran Coupé M Sport comes with a newly-designed three-dimensional mesh single-unit kidney grille, together with the slanted LED headlights and LED foglights. The car also features a lower center of gravity for a better driving experience.
The car also comes with the M Aerodynamics package as a standard, including the 18-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke style 819 M Bicolour with run-flat tyres. It wouldn’t be a Gran Coupé if the doors aren’t frameless.
The 218i Gran Coupé M Sport has a lower central tunnel design, which offers more comfort and space for rear passengers. It has a 430-liter luggage compartment, which is 40 liters wider than the BMW 2 Series Coupe.
The car features the BMW Live Cockpit Plus which stars an analog speedometer and rev counter and a 5.1-inch, 4:3 portrait-format screen which displays information such as the car’s speed, the status of the driver assistance systems, and navigation instruction. This is complemented by an 8.8-inch touchscreen control display.
The center console has the gear selector, iDrive controller, driving dynamics controls as well as the push start button. Positioned in front of it are cup holders and a storage tray for convenient charging via the Telephony feature with wireless charging.
The BMW 218i Gran Coupé M Sport comes with a variety of driving assistance systems, which are the Driving Assistant, Parking Assistant, and the Reversing Assistant. The Driving Assistant includes Lane Change Warning, Crossing Traffic Warning at the rear, Rear Collision Warning, and Speed Limit Assist. It also includes Lane Departure Warning with active steering intervention, as well as the Forward Collision Warning with brake intervention function. The Parking Assistant and Reversing Assistant are also available as standard, along with the Active Park Distance Control and lateral parking aid.
Available in Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Snapper Rock Blue, Storm Bay, and Melbourne Red, the BMW 218i Gran Coupé M Sport retails at RM211,367.00 (RM2,418 per month) with Sales Tax Exemption. Owners will receive the complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience which includes:
- BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service Programme
- BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline
- The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW Privileges Card
- BMW Service Online
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