BMW Malaysia recently introduced a new variant of the locally assembled 7 Series – the BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport. Priced at RM 591,503 on the road without insurance, the 740Le xDrive M Sport costs about RM25,000 more than the existing “Taukay spec” 740Le xDrive Pure Excellence which we reviewed recently.
The sportier looking BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport comes with aggressive looking bumpers as well as larger air intakes that are complemented by C-shaped brackets. The front apron features the iconic kidney grille, BMW Laser Lights with High Beam Assistant, and is intricately connected with the sharply sculpted trailing edge, which minimises turbulence and aerodynamic drag.
M Sport Aerodynamic Package
Featuring the M Sport Aerodynamic Package, the New BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport arrives with the Individual High-gloss Shadow Line and a new striking rocker panel that underlines the sporty appeal of the New BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport.
Other exterior highlights of the new luxury sedan also include the set of 19” M light alloy wheels in Double-Spoke style 647 M Bicolour with mixed tyres and run-flat tyres, complete with the M Sport brake. The New BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport also features the Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof.
Fineline Fine Wood
Inside, the ‘Fineline’ Fine Wood Trim in Black with High Gloss Metal Effect offers an elegant interior, complete with the BMW Individual Alcantara Anthracite headliner. In the cockpit, drivers are greeted with an M-Sport steering wheel as they sit back on electrically adjustable Comfort seats with memory function in the front.
Ambient lighting and automatic air-conditioning with 4-zone control enhances comfort within the New BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport, alongside roller sunblinds for the rear side windows, the soft-close door function, and the Comfort Access system for convenient tailgate operation.
Navigational and infotainment features in the New BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport arrive in the form of the BMW Live Cockpit Professional with a fully-digital 12.3-inch Instrument Display, as well as the BMW Navigation System Professional with 10.25-inch Control Display.
Rear-seat entertainment
Equipped with the BMW Gesture Control and BMW Head-Up Display in the front, the Rear-seat Entertainment Professional with two 10-inch touchscreen monitors ensure passengers in the back seat of the new luxury sedan can enjoy driving entertainment as well.
Digital assistance is offered to the New BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport via the Driving Assistant Professional, Parking Assistant Plus and Connected Package Professional. Additional highlights of the new luxury sedan include the wireless charging for mobile phones, BMW Display Key, and the 16-Speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system.
The New BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport arrives in four classic colour offerings – Mineral White, Carbon Black Metallic, Donington Grey, and Bernina Grey with Amber effect. The exterior offerings can all be paired with Exclusive Leather Nappa upholstery in either Black or Cognac stitching.
Engine
Powering the 745Le xDrive M Sport is a three-litre six-cylinder petrol engine which makes 286 hp and a peak torque of 450 Nm, and a lithium-ion battery that generates another 113 hp and a peak torque of 265 Nm which brings the maximum combined output to 394 hp and 600 Nm. Power is transferred to the New BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport via an eight-speed Steptronic transmission
Thanks to the powertrain, the new luxury sedan records the century sprint in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h, the. The combined fuel consumption of the new luxury sedan is 2.8 litres per 100 km of travel, while carbon emission is measured at a combined 65 g/km.
RM5,000 booking fee
That said, customers can book the new BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport for RM 5,000 via the BMW Shop Online platform from today onwards.
With the Balloon Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, the New BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport can be owned with a monthly instalment plan starting from RM 6,558.00 (based on estimates of an 80% loan on a five-year tenure).
