BMW Group Malaysia Celebrates the Latest Generation of the BMW 5 Series at SKY5PACE

BMW Group Malaysia has its latest generation BMW 5 Series on display at the SKY5PACE event in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

At the launch event, Benjamin Nagel, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “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.

Interestingly, 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.”

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, 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.

The recommended retail pricing (on the road, without insurance) for the BMW 520i M Sport and BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport is: