The 530i M Sport joins the previously-launched 520i as Malaysia’s two purely-petrol G60 5-Series variants.
Following on from the local launch of the G60 520i last year, BMW Malaysia has since recently brought in another higher-end purely-petrol variant in the form of the 530i M Sport. This more premium trim of the mid-sized executive Bimmer sedan is set arrive in showrooms over here next month in locally assembled form with an estimated price tag of RM 400,000, which incidentally is RM 20,000 less the price tag of the cheapest all-electric i5, the eDrive40 M Sport.
The 530i sets itself apart from its lesser 520i sibling on the outside through the standard inclusion of BMW’s Iconic Glow package, which brings a fully illuminated frame to further draw attention to the current 5-er’s already massive snout. This higher-end variant further features on its exterior a satin aluminium finish on its window surrounds, as well as 20-inch M light alloy wheels in star spoke style 938M.
Befitting of its M Sport variant moniker too, the 530i also adds within an M leather steering wheel, leather-lined sport seats with electric adjustability and memory function, M headliner anthracite and dark silver M interior accent combined with aluminium rhombicle. Instrumentation and infotainment meanwhile within this 5-er comes courtesy of the BMW Curved Display, which consists of a 12.3-inch instrument panel and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Now despite the 30i in its name, the 530i M Sport instead shares the same 48 V mild hybrid 2.0-litre B48 turbocharged 4-cylinder and 8-speed automatic transmission as in the 520i. The boosted four-banger in this higher spec variant nevertheless has naturally been given a more powerful state of tune, and currently outputs 258 hp and 400 Nm of torque (in place of the 208 hp and 330 Nm of the 520i), which hence sees for it to complete the century sprint in just 6.2 seconds, before eventually topping out at 230 km/h.
In the aim of further improving driving dynamics too, the 530i M Sport lands locally with Adaptive Suspension Professional with Integral Active Steering as standard, which in normal speak translates to electronically controlled shock absorbers and rear wheel steering. Most buyers however will probably be more interested to know that this premium sedan comes with Driving Assistant Plus, which brings with it Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go functionality, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, as well as Lane Departure Warning.
Other standard kit of note within the 530i M Sport includes for it to feature 4-zone automatic climate control, an 18-speaker 655 W Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound system, as well as Parking Assistant Plus with 360º surround view camera and Remote 3D view via smartphone link. A BMW Drive Recorder (aka dash cam) and anti-theft recorder also comes stock with this big Bimmer, in addition to Digital Key Plus with security-optimised Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio technology.
There are currently 5 colours for buyers in Malaysia to choose from with their G60 530i M sport: Black Sapphire Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Phytonic Blue Metallic, Brooklyn Grey Metallic, and a striking Cape York Green Metallic. Its two-tone Leather Merino interior upholstery in turn could be had in either Black/Atlas Grey, or Copper Brown/Atlas Grey.
BMW Malaysia is also offering the 530i M Sport with an extensive range of optional M Performance Parts, for a more striking and personalised look. For further information on the optional M Performance Parts, interested parties may contact their preferred dealership to find out more.
