Launched in Malaysia last month, Upgraded BMW 340i xDrive marketed in two forms, the M340i xDrive costs RM391,800and the online-exclusive M340i xDrive M Sport Pro for RM396,800; it’s the former that we bring a live image gallery here; These prices are on the uninsured road and include a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty with free scheduled maintenance.
For premiums paid above RM319,800 330i M Sport and RM325,800 long wheelbase 330Li M Sport, the main difference is the larger, more powerful engine, in the M340i xDrive is a 3.0-liter, turbocharged, in-line 6-cylinder petrol engine, producing 387 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. . Output goes to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The powertrain hardware that comes with the M340i as standard is an M Sport differential, while its chassis features Adaptive M suspension along with a variable sport steering.
Rolling on the M340i xDrive facelift has 19-inch 5-double-spoke M alloy wheels Model 791 M Bicolor, tires measuring 225/40 at the front and 255/35 at the rear. Adding to the sporty exterior is a high-gloss M Shadowline package that features gloss black trim details.
In the cabin, the driver controls come with a 12.3-inch Infoscreen combined with a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit and the BMW Live Cockpit Professional group running on the OS The BMW 8 also includes a windshield display.
The front seats are equipped with sports seats, in which the driver has power adjustment and memory function, the M steering wheel is wrapped in hand-stitched Walknappa leather, while the upholstery options are black Vernasca leather or Mocha for the M340i xDrive. ; M Sport Pro version has Tacora Red option instead of Mocha (brown).
There’s also a storage package, automatic air conditioning, ambient lighting, automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirrors and a power sunroof, while the audio is a Harman Kardon surround sound system.
As for the driver assistance systems on the M340i xDrive, there are Parking Assist (Park Assist, Parking Distance Control, Horizontal Park Assist, Reverse Camera) and Driving Assistant (warning) lane departure warning, forward collision warning with brake intervention, rear crosswalk warning with brake intervention, rear cross-traffic alert, rear collision warning, speed limit information, supports manual speed limiter and cruise control with brake.
Paint finishes of the upgraded BMW M340i xDrive in Malaysia include Alpine White, Sapphire Black, M Portimao Blue, M Brooklyn Gray, Skyscraper Gray as well as the Melbourne Red seen on the vehicle pictured here.
