Following the introduction of the locally-assembled BMW 120i M Sport back in June this year, BMW Group Malaysia now welcomes the new BMW 118i Sport to Malaysia. The popular premium rear-wheel drive hatchback is expected to arrive at all authorised BMW dealerships across the country from next Wednesday, 25th November 2015.
Introducing the latest product offering from BMW Group Malaysia, Mr. Alan Harris, Managing Director and CEO of BMW Group Malaysia said, “The new BMW 1 Series still remains the only rear-wheel drive car in its segment, making the car the most sportier and dynamic option in its class.”
In terms of design, the new hatchback features subtle key differences such as a new lower apron with larger air intakes, a reshaped BMW kidney grilles and front ornamental grille in chrome surround with exclusively designed kidney bars in high-gloss black. Full LED headlamps with low and main beam have also been added to the hatchback.
At the rear, new tail lamps with the now familiar BMW ‘L’ shape design adopt striking LED technology. Further to this, a single round exhaust tailpipe in chrome matt finish and the rear bumper with specific design elements in black high-gloss further accentuates the sporty expression of the new BMW 118i Sport.
Inside the cabin, the driver-focused cockpit of the new BMW 118i Sport is an even more welcoming, sporty, comfortable place to be in, thanks to enhancements to the design and the use of Sensatec Leather for its upholstery. The instrument cluster with red highlight and chrono scaling as well as interior trim finishers in black high-gloss with highlight trim finishers in Coral Red Matt further adds the sporty feel inside the hatch. Aside from that, the new 118i Sport comes standard with leather multifunction steering wheel and sports seats for both the driver and front passenger.
The new BMW 118i Sport sees the introduction of an award-winning BMW TwinPower Turbo 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, which is the same power plant found in the all-new BMW i8. It delivers a maximum output of 136 hp and 220Nm of torque. This allows the 118i Sport to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.7 seconds. Power is sent to the rear-wheels via an 8-Speed Steptronic automatic transmission.
The combined fuel consumption of the new BMW 118i stands at 5.1 litres per 100 km with C02 emissions of 119 g/km. Fuel efficiency can be further enhanced upon switching to ECO PRO mode via the Driving Experience Control.
In terms of safety, the 118i Sport comes complete with 6 airbags, child seat ISOFIX attachments, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) inclusive of ABS, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), central locking system with electronic immobiliser as well as crash sensor.
Just like the recently launched BMW 3 Series, the new BMW 118i Sport offers Intelligent Emergency Call, Teleservices and Remote Services functionalities. It features a built-in SIM card that allows customers to enjoy connectivity and access to the range of services from BMW ConnectedDrive without the need for a smartphone.
For instance, the Intelligent Emergency Call will ensure maximum safety on the road. If the airbags are triggered in an accident, this system uses the built-in SIM card to automatically transmit the severity of the accident, the potential risk of injury to the occupants and the vehicle’s location to the BMW Call Centre. This information is then used to arrange the best possible emergency response while the Call Centre stays in contact with the occupants if desired. The manual emergency call function also allows rapid help to be summoned for other road users in emergency situations at a touch of an SOS Button.
Available in 5 choice of colours, the new BMW 118i Sport’s estimated retail price (on the road, without insurance with BMW Malaysia’s latest 5-Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty and Free Scheduled Service Program) is RM 188,800.
