Elevating The Digital And Driving Prowess, BMW Presents The New BMW Live Cockpit Professional

Succeeding from a successful launch last year, BMW Malaysia presents the latest generation of the locally-assembled BMW 218i Gran Coupé with a new BMW Live Cockpit Professional.

The updated infotainment system further elevates the digital and personalisation capabilities of the 218i Gran Coupé to provide a faster overview of important information when on the road.

BMW Group Malaysia’s managing director, Hans de Visser, commented, “The new BMW Live Cockpit Professional further underlines our commitment towards digitalisation and individualisation across the BMW portfolio. As we continue to bring the future of mobility in Malaysia to life, innovation will remain a key focus at BMW for the years ahead. This is exemplified in our latest product update and in the coming introductions of new models and features that will further transform the driving experience for our customers in Malaysia.”

To start, the new BMW Live Cockpit Professional featured in the latest 218i Gran Coupé consists of a 10.25-inch instrument display cluster and a 10.25-inch central information display.

Notably, its focused and fully-configurable layout takes a ‘content-first’ approach in displaying information, with a minimalistic and precise outlook.

Fuel level, speed, rpm and engine temperature are presented in tube rings and arranged to free up more space in the centre for navigation display and other functions.

Then, tailoring the driving experience is a list of functions and configurable widgets, including sports scoreboards, driving data, fuel consumption and efficiency, G-force meter, media, and radio.

On top of that, its interface's reduced colour and visual clutter also contribute to a more consistent feel and perceptual experience on the road. 

Depending on the selected Driving Experience mode, e.g., Sport, Comfort and Eco-Pro, uniform colour and look is displayed across the information cluster and central information display.

Last but not least, the BMW Live Cockpit Professional’s intelligent personal assistant feature makes it convenient to have complete control over vehicle settings, navigation and entertainment systems.

Said voice-activated BMW Intelligent Personal Assistance can be brought to life with a ‘Hey BMW!’ or an individual personalised activation word.

Overall, retail pricing for the new BMW 218i Gran Coupé starts at RM 204,177 without an extended warranty and service package, and RM 216,367 with an extended warranty and service package.