BMW Malaysia today launched the iX M60, which is the fourth variant of the brand’s all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle after the xDrive40, xDrive40 Sport and xDrive50 Sport. The new range-topper, which is making its local debut at the M4NTAP Festival 2023, is the second most powerful electric vehicle in the German carmaker’s line-up and retails for RM630,800 on-the-road without insurance.
The M60’s intimidating figures are only available when the car is placed in Launch mode. In Sport mode, peak horsepower is maintained at 619 PS but torque is reduced to 1,015 Nm. Dial things back further to the Personal and Efficiency drive modes and you’ll have 540 PS and 1,015 Nm at your disposal.
For charging, the M60 is the first BMW EV in Malaysia to come with a 22-kW onboard AC charger instead of an 11-kW one. As such, AC charging is much quicker compared to the xDrive50, with a full charge from 0-100% taking 5.5 hours instead of around 11 hours. As for DC fast charging , the maximum input support remains at 195 kW, so a 0-80% state of charge is reached in just 35 minutes.
Customers can also choose from two dash upholsteries, including Interior Design Suite Amido and the Interior Design Suite Castanea, complemented by a Sensatec centre console and central armrest. Meanwhile, the leather seats come in two designs: Interior Design Atelier in Mocha or Black, or Interior Design Suite in Amido or Castanea
As for safety and driving assistance systems, the Driving Assistant Professional package includes autonomous emergency braking. Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Automatic Speed Limit Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Distance Control , Lane Keeping Assistant as well as Front and Rear Crossing Traffic Warning.