The refreshed BMW 330Li M Sport brings updated graphics to the exterior and interior of the popular German sedan. Featuring a longer wheelbase, denoted by the L in its nameplate, the BMW 330Li M Sport also offers more comfort on the go.
With an overall length of 4,823mm and a wheelbase of 2,961mm, the BMW 330Li M Sport is 110mm longer than the 330i M Sport. This allows the sedan to have an elongated silhouette that appears more elegant and the standard wheelbase’s sporty.
The BMW 330Li M Sport steps out with slimmed-down LED headlights with DRL graphics and is enhanced with High-Beam Assistant. On all four corners, the 18-inch M Alloy Wheels in Double-Spoke Style in 791 M Bicolour. Additionally, the M Aerodynamics Package and M High-Gloss Shadowline with extended contents arrive as standard for the New BMW 330Li M Sport.
Inside, the BMW Curved Display digitally refines the interior of the new BMW 3 Series. The 12.3-inch Information Display and 14.9-inch touchscreen Control Display are interfaces to engage with key features and information. The centre console houses an equally tidy layout with the classic gear selector now featuring a minimalist toggle design.
The driver’s seat in this 3 Series comes with electric adjustment with a memory function. With a focus on luxury, the BMW 330Li M Sport is furnished with Interior Trim Finishers with Combination Back High-Gloss/Aluminium, Galvanic embellishers for controls, Instrument Panel in Sensatec and a panorama glass roof as standard.
M Leather Steering Wheel and M Headliner Anthracite are offered here to remind of the sporty roots of the carmaker. Other interior features of the BMW 330Li M Sport are the Storage Compartment Package, three-zone automatic air conditioning, ambient light and interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function. As for in-car entertainment, the 3er comes equipped with a HiFi loudspeaker system.
Its straight-four-cylinder petrol engine delivers a maximum of 258 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The 0-100kph sprint is achieved in just 6.2 seconds, while the top speed is capped at 250kph. Power goes to the rear wheels via an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. The 330Li M Sport is assembled with comfort suspension.
The BMW Live Cockpit Professional inclusive of the BMW Head-Up Display is standard equipment for the BMW 3 Series variants, powered by the latest version of the BMW Operating System 8. The driver has multiple ways to interact with the car – through the touchscreen via the Control Display, through speech via BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, through the BMW iDrive Controller and the touch-only direct access controls.
Comfort Access, Remote Software Update and BMW ID all come as standard digital features for the BMW 330Li M Sport, alongside the Connected Package Professional, which is inclusive of a comprehensive range of digital services, such as Remote Services as well as Smartphone Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other connectivity features for both variants include Intelligent Emergency Call, Teleservices and ConnectedDrive Services.
The Parking Assistant and Driving Assistant come as standard for the new BMW 330Li M Sport. The camera- and ultrasound-based Parking Assistant is inclusive of Park Assist, Active Park Distance Control (PDC), Lateral Parking Aid and Reversing Assist Camera. The Reversing Assistant is designed to keep a record of up to the last 50 metres driven forward and can drive back the exact same way in reverse if desired.
As for the camera- and radar-based Driving Assistant, the standard features are the Lane Departure Warning with active steering interventions, Lane Change Warning, Front Collision Warning with brake intervention, Rear Crossing Warning with brake intervention, Rear Crossing Traffic Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Speed Limit Info and manual Speed Limit Assist. Additionally, Cruise Control with Braking Function is available as standard for both variants.
The new BMW 330Li M Sport’s exterior comes in either Carbon Black, Mineral White, M Portimao Blue or Skyscraper Grey, while interior upholstery is available in Leather Vernasca in Mocha décor stitching.
The retail price for the new BMW 330Li M Sport is RM325,800.00, on-the-road without insurance; with BMW Service and Repair Inclusive. Reservations can be made online on the BMW Malaysia website.
Financing is available through the BMW Easy Drive Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia. Based on estimates of an 80 per cent loan on a five-year tenure, the monthly instalment for the BMW 330Li M Sport is only RM3,569.00. Of course, the price also includes the complete BMW Group Malaysia Premium Ownership that includes BMW 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service Programme, BMW Roadside Assistance and Accident Hotline, The BMW Group Loyalty+ Mobile App – BMW Privileges Card and BMW Service Online.
Now, no one can use the ‘no space at the back’ as an excuse not to get a new BMW 3 Series. But if you want something more powerful, BMW Malaysia has introduced the BMW M340i xDrive M Sport.