BMW Malaysia has teased two upcoming car launches at the upcoming My BMW World event, happening from June 13 to 15, 2025 at The Yard, Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur.
A short video, posted on their Facebook page, shows two cars obscured by a veil, although their silhouettes – one an SUV and the otehr a sedan – along with glimpses of their headlight signatures and front bumper designs revealed the two models to be the all-new fourth-generation BMW X3 (G45) and the all-new second-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74).
First unveiled back in June 2024, the fourth-generation BMW X3 looks drastically different from its predecessor, with a design that has cues of the fully electric (EV) BMW iX and the BMW iX2.
On its global debut, the BMW X3 was offered with four powertrains. These include:
- 20d xDrive with 197 hp and 400 Nm
- 20 xDrive with 208 hp and 330 Nm
- 30e xDrive plug-in hybrid with 299 hp and 450 Nm
- M50 xDrive with 398 hp and 580 Nm
Currently, BMW Malaysia offers the outgoing BMW X3 in three variants: the sDrive20i M Sport, xDrive30e M Sport, and xDrive30i M Sport, priced from RM304,800 to RM353,800. We’ll assume that the fourth-generation BMW X3, upon its Malaysian launch, will continue to be offered in these same variants – albeit with a new naming scheme as above.
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For the interior, the fourth-generation BMW X3 boasts an all-new, futuristic design. It features ambient lighting strips that surround the centre console, which includes an iDrive controller, and a dashboard that houses a BMW Curved Display.
As for the second-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, the all-new model certainly looks more angsty compared to the current 2 Series Gran Coupé on sale in Malaysia, sporting a more angular design that seemingly looks like a mashup between the 3 Series and the 5 Series.
It made its debut globally back in October 2024 with three powertrains, including:
- BMW 218d Gran Coupe with 150 hp and 360 Nm
- BMW 220 Gran Coupe with 170 hp and 280 Nm
- BMW M235 X Drive Gran Coupe with 300 hp and 400 Nm
Currently, the sole available variant of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe in Malaysia is the BMW 218i Gran Coupe, priced from RM221,800. This model features a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 138 hp and 220 Nm, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. If we were to guess, BMW Malaysia might offer the 220 Gran Coupe here upon the launch of the second-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe in Malaysia.
Unlike the futuristic design of the fourth-generation BMW X3, the second-generation 2 Series Gran Coupe’s interior sports a more conventional layout, largely resembling that of the all-new X1 and X2 models (and their electric counterparts).
While not as modern-looking as its larger sibling, this all-new cabin still packs a screen-heavy punch, featuring a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.7-inch touchscreen for infotainment, both housed under a single piece of glass.
Information on the two cars in Malaysia, as always, is scant for now – although we should be hearing more about them very soon. Keep your eyes peeled as we bring you the latest coverage!
