Sporting A Synthesis Of Performance And Luxury, BMW M’sia Presents The 630i GT M Sport

Brandishing an expressive statement of contemporary design with cutting-edge innovations, BMW Malaysia has recently unveiled the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo.

This is the brand’s latest iteration of its kind since it was first introduced in 2017 and the locally-assembled BMW 630i GT M Sport fills a niche and is unique in the market.

BMW Group Malaysia’s managing director Hans de Visser said, “The hallmark BMW DNA is enduring even in our niche models. With its distinctive vehicle character, the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo occupies a class that is unparalleled in the automotive world, and yet is still undeniably BMW. It is a privilege for us to be able to meet the varied requirements of modern and discerning customers, with a BMW that combines long-distance comfort and sporting ability with luxurious interior and intelligent functionality for when we can enjoy travelling again.”

Probing at the overall build, encompassed by its luxury coupe characteristics the new BMW 630i GT M Sport commands a sharper presence that has been paired to a formidable dynamic driving experience.

Performance aspects, the new BMW 630i GT M Sport harbours under its hood an inline 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 258 hp of maximum power and 400 Nm of peak torque.

Acceleration wise, it can dash the century sprint in just 6.5 seconds while hitting a top speed of 250 km/h. As for the fuel consumption, it combusts up to 7.3l/100 km and it produces CO2 emission of 166g/km.

Exterior wise, it can be seen with the M high-gloss Shadow Line framing its athletic silhouette, a larger kidney grille, new bumpers and restructured headlights that debuts a modern LED design.

Gazing at the front, the new bumper has been fitted with the latter, a set of headlights that features the BMW Laserlight with high-beam assist in which it adds dynamic laser illumination technology to the LED Matrix headlights system.

In ensuring maximum visibility throughout any drive, the laser light follows the course of the road ahead in high-beam mode and for the first time, adapts illumination even in low-beam mode. 

Not just that, in laser high-beam mode, the range has also increased to a maximum of 650 m, nearly twice as much as that of conventional high-beam headlights.

Flipping to the rear, the 630i GT M Sport can also be seen with a new bumper shape and a new diffuser insert that comes with the M Sport package, complemented by two-sided trapezoidal exhaust pipes.

To emphasize its role as a performance-oriented, long-distance tourer, an active rear spoiler for the tailgate comes as standard.

Elaborating further, the active rear spoiler automatically deploys at 120 km/h and is retracted once the car slows down to 80 km/h. Plus, manual operation is also available via a button on the centre console.

As for the wheels, the new BMW 630i GT M Sport rides on a set of 20-inch M light alloy rims in Star-spoke style 817 M bicolour with mixed tyres and run-flat tyres.

Accompanying them are blue painted M Sport brake callipers with ‘M’ designation, which further accentuate the sporty disposition of the new Gran Turismo.

Completing its exterior, the 630i GT M Sport can be cloaked in four exquisite exterior colours, which are Bernina Grey Amber Effect, Mineral White, Carbon Black and Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect.

Diving inside, the interior’s fit and finish are generous and luxurious. It now comes with slightly elevated seats at 5 cm in which to ensure pleasant journeys and outstanding all-round visibility.

Embodying its luxurious factor, the upholstery has been wrapped with Dakota leather, while the individual headliner has been finished in anthracite and fine-wood ash trunk wood open-pored panels with pearl chrome highlight trimmings.

Heightening the overall interior, customers have the choice of either Dakota Black leather or Dakota Cognac leather. Both of which have been completed with exclusive stitching and leather piping in contrast.

Representing the model’s name, sports seats for both driver and front passenger have been fitted along with M leather steering wheel and head-up display for the driver.

Furthermore, from the driver’s seat, the standout feature is the fully digital instrument display along with the central control display that has now increased in size from 10.25-inch to 12.3-inch.

Featuring standard for the 630i GT M Sport is the fully digital BMW Live Cockpit Professional with BMW Operating System 7, which provides access to a world of BMW digital features.

These features include navigation, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, 4G LTE connectivity and various services such as remote software upgrade and over-the-air map updates for the navigation system.

Enhancing the in-cabin experience even further is the 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system that ensures occupants with unparalleled on-the-road entertainment.

Adding to the glitz, the high gloss black control buttons in the centre console and instrument panels in Sensatec portrays a sophisticated and elegant layout.

Besides that, other amenities installed adds to the overall touring comfort of the BMW 630i GT M Sport, which is akin to that in luxury class models.

It includes automatic air-conditioning with 4-zone control ensuring optimal climate temperature within the car at all times and a rear seat bench that provides three comfortable, full-size seats, along with generous legroom.

Other than that, it also has roller sun blinds, which are electrical for the rear window and mechanical for rear passengers’ side windows. Also included is a two-part panoramic glass roof at just over 1 m in length and 90 cm wide.

In terms of digital driver assistance, it has been installed with Driving Assistant, Parking Assistant Plus and Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function.

Paired with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant and BMW Gesture Control, the new BMW 630i GT M Sport takes interactions between driver and vehicle to the next level.

Additionally, for added convenience, the new BMW 630i GT M Sport now comes with the Comfort Access System and BMW Display Key.

Pricing wise, the new BMW 630i GT M Sport retails with an on the road, without insurance tag of RM 430,800.00 with SST and RM 417,659.05 without SST.

Every new purchase of the BMW 630i GT M Sport will get the BMW 5-year unlimited mileage warranty with free scheduled service programme, BMW roadside assistance and accident hotline, BMW Group Loyalty+ mobile app, BMW privileges card and BMW service online.

All in all, the new BMW 630i GT M Sport has been made available at all BMW dealerships nationwide and customers may also book the new BMW 630i GT M Sport for RM 3,000 via the BMW Shop Online platform at https://shop.bmw.com.my/.