The 2023 BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport LCI (Life Cycle Impulse, as BMW refers to its facelifts) SUV has just made its launch in Malaysia. It is up for grabs at RM754,800 (OTR, without insurance), together with the marque’s 5-Year Extended Warranty and Service Package.
On the outside, the BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport in Malaysia features the brand’s signature three-dimensional BMW kidney grille. The grille comes with the Iconic Glow LED lighting, which illuminates the grille, creating a unique visual effect.
Fitted with the X6 xDrive40i M Sport is a pair of Adaptive LED headlamps, alongside X-shaped daytime running lights (DRLs). The sports SUV’s front apron is also equipped with new triangular intakes, alongside vertically arranged air curtains to aid with the car’s aerodynamics.
At the back of the X6 xDrive40i M Sport are the sculptural LED taillamps, completed with the rear aprons and Pearl Chrome skid plates. The Aerodynamic package is included as standard with the sports SUV too.
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A set of 22-inch alloy wheels and M Sport brakes are fitted onto the Malaysian-spec 2023 BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport as standard. Customers are able to specify their X6 xDrive40i M sport with colour options such as M Carbon Black, Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Manhattan, M Brooklyn Grey, Skyscraper Grey, and Aventurine Red.
Here’s a summary of the Malaysian-spec 2023 BMW X6 xDrive40i’s exterior kit:
- Adaptive LED headlamps
- X-shaped DRLs
- 3D BMW kidney grille with Iconic Glow LED lighting
- Front apron with triangular intakes
- LED taillamps
- Rear aprons with Pearl Chrome skid plates
- Aerodynamic package
- 22-inch M V-spoke Style 747 M bicolour light-alloy wheels
- M Sport brakes
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Powering the 2023 BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport in Malaysia is the same 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder engine as per the pre-facelift model, however, it is now electrified via a 48V mild hybrid (MHEV) system, featuring an electric motor that makes 12 hp and 200 Nm. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, total output is rated at 381 hp and 540 Nm.
With power sent to all four wheels via the xDrive all-wheel drive system, the BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport’s century sprint can be done in under 5.4 seconds with the sports SUV, while its top speed is rated at 250 km/h. Below is a summary of the BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport’s performance-related details:
- Engine: 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder engine
- Rated power: 381 hp
- Rated torque: 540 Nm
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: 5.4 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km/h
Inside, the BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport in Malaysia comes with the marque’s Individual Merino leather upholstery and is available in either Black or Tartufo (brown). The front seats are electrically-adjustable and come with active seat ventilation functions. Rear passengers are also provided with rear side windows that come with roller sun blinds.
The BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport also comes with the M leather steering wheel, and the BMW Curved Display, which consists of a 12.3-inch instrument display, and a 14.9-inch touchscreen Control Display. As standard, the sports SUV is equipped with the BMW Live Cockpit Plus that runs on the BMW Operating System 8.
To create a luxurious and cosy-feeling environment, BMW has specified the X6 xDrive 40i M Sport with an ambient lightbar that comes together with LED backlighting. Other interior bits included as standard are the Harman Kardon sound system and a panoramic glass roof.
A summary of the 2023 BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport’s interior bits are as below:
- Sports seats
- Individual Merino leather upholstery
- Electrically-adjustable front seats with active seat ventilation
- Rear side windows roller sun blinds
- M leather steering wheel
- 12.3-inch instrument display
- 14.9-inch touchscreen Control Display
- BMW Live Cockpit Plus
- Ambient lightbar
- Panoramic glass roof
- Harman Kardon sound system
In the safety department, the BMW X6 xDrive40i is equipped with the brand’s camera and radar-based Driving Assistant Professional package, enabling the sports SUV to be capable of Level-2 Partial Driving Automation. It is also packed with BMW’s Parking Assistant Professional, which comes with a 360-degree camera system and remote control parking. Here are details of the sports SUV’s safety features:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with steering intervention
- Automatic Speed Limit Assist
- Lane Change Assist
- Front Crossing Traffic Warning
- Evasion Assist
- Crossroads Warning
- Wrong-way Warning
- Traffic Light Detection
- Reversing Assistant Professional
- Active Park Distance Control
- Lateral Parking Aid,
- Remote View 3D
- Automated Parking Manoeuvre
- Manoeuvring Assistant.
- 360-degree camera system
Included with the 2023 BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport’s RM754,800 price tag is the BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership experience. This includes a 5-year Unlimited Mileage Warranty alongside the Free Scheduled Service Programme, BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline, as well as the BMW Service Online.
The sports SUV can also be owned via the Straight Line Financing Plan instalment plan. Provided by BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the monthly instalment plan starts from RM8,739 onwards and is calculated based on estimates of an 80% loan on a 7-year tenure.
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