Regas Premium Auto introduces BMW 5 Series Hybrid with eDrive Technology

MIRI: Regas Premium Auto has introduced the fi rst- ever BMW 5 Series Hybrid with eDrive Technology as the world’s most successful business sedan seeks to strengthen its portfolio of Visionary Mobility by offering eDrive Technology.

According to BMW Malaysia head of sales Raymond Tan, the BMW iPerformance model is the most successful automaker of Premium Hybrid vehicles in the country.

He also said the all-new BMW 530e Sport is the fifth BMW iPerformance model to be introduced in the country, further reinforcing the premium automaker’s expertise in Plug-in Hybrid Technology as the All-New BMW 5 Series now offers eDrive Technology, an innovation taken from the Mobility of the Future – BMW i.

“More than this, however, is the fact that the All-New BMW 530e Sport also increases our portfolio of premium Plug-In Hybrid vehicles here, enabling us to offer the largest portfolio offering by any automaker in the country and to further demonstrate our commitment to Visionary Mobility in Malaysia,” he added.

Charting more than half of BMW Malaysia’s total sales volume in 2017 with a profound 55 per cent units of BMW Hybrid with eDrive Technology delivered, BMW Group Malaysia has a stronghold as the most successful premium hybrid brand in Malaysia.

Tan also said in terms of model mix share, they are also proud to share that 55 per cent of their total models for the country are hybrid vehicles with eDrive technology and this also makes them fi fth in the world in terms of deliveries of plug-in hybrid vehicles.

In the details, BMW Group Malaysia has set an all-time high sales record for the BMW X5 xDrive40e by delivering over 3,000 units in 2017 alone, making Malaysia the second largest market after America for the model and Malaysia is also the third largest market for the BMW 330e and the BMW 740Le xDrive with over 2,400 units and over 450 units delivered respectively in 2017.

“The All-New BMW 530e Sport will be a meaningful addition to our iPerformance portfolio and we are confident it will further underpin us as leader in shaping mobility of the future in Malaysia. BMW Group Malaysia also continues to be committed to Malaysia’s plan of reducing its carbon intensity by 40 per cent by 2020 and this was first announced in 2014 at the UN Climate Summit in New York and reiterated in 2016 at the Paris Agreement of the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21),” said Tan.

The All-New BMW 530e Sport is the most innovative model in its class and offers the full wealth of BMW 5 Series driver assistance systems, in all modes including eDrive and the premium business sedan promises to serve up the dynamic driving experience, for which the BMW brand is renowned, combined with outstanding efficiency and seamless everyday practicality.

Powering the All-New BMW 530e Sport is the latest-generation inline 4- cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo 2-litre petrol engine which generates 184hp and 320 Nm of torque. Combined with the BMW eDrive system’s state- of-the- art electric motor, the All-New BMW 530e Sport has an overall system output of 252hp and 420 Nm of torque, enabling the car to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.

According to a press release by Regas Premium Auto, the East Malaysia retail price (on the road, without insurance, and with BMW Group Malaysia’s latest 5 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty, Free Scheduled Service Program and BMW Tyre Warranty Programme) for the all-new BMW 5 Series is RM346,955.50.

For more information, please visit Regas Premium Auto’s showroom at Lot 1383, Airport Road, 98000 Miri, or call the showroom at 016-322 0101.