BMW
Malaysia has announced the BMW 330e in M Sport guise. The
new 330e M Sport variant.
All that’s seen on the Sport Line model is to be
found here, and the M Sport adds on a M Aerodynamics kit and a stiffer M Sport
suspension package as well as 18-inch M light
double-spoke 441 M alloy wheels finished in ferric grey metallic.
Inside, the M Sport package introduces blue accent
stripes across the dashboard and door panels, and is dressed in a Dakota black
leather/Oyster dark highlight/black trim level. The variant also features
variable sports steering, an M leather steering wheel with sport and
multi-function buttons, BMW Individual headliner in anthracite and sports seats
with electric memory for the driver.
As with the Sport Line, standard kit includes LED
headlights and foglamps, Comfort Access, a rear view camera, an electric glass
roof, head-up display and Park Assist. Also, Navigation System
Professional and an 8.8-inch display monitor as well as a suite of
ConnectedDrive services. These include Intelligent Emergency Call and a range
of tele, concierge and remote services.
The 330e is powered by a B48 2.0 litre TwinPower
Turbo four-cylinder engine, which delivers 181 hp from 5,000 to 6,500
rpm and 290 Nm of torque between 1,350 and 4,250 rpm, the same output numbers
as found on the 320i.
An 87 hp/250 Nm electric motor is sandwiched between
the engine and the eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, boosting outputs to
252 hp and 420 Nm. A permanent electric boost function ensures that a constant
100 Nm is always available to provide added accelerative zip. A 5.7 kWh (nett
capacity, 7.6 kWh gross), 293 volt lithium-ion battery powers the motor. Performance
figures include a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 6.1 seconds, while the top speed is
quoted at 225 km/h.
The 330e M Sport is available in four exterior
colours, these being Black Sapphire, Mineral Grey, Estoril Blue and Alpine
White. It’s priced at RM 258,800 on-the-road without insurance, and comes with a
5-Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty, Free Scheduled Service and BMW Tyre
Warranty Programme package.