New Delhi
. BMW India today announced the India debut of the
BMW M Cars and BMW Individual at the Auto Expo 2008. In addition to
the BMW product range, BMW is showcasing, the pure thrill of
unmistakable power and supreme responsiveness with the BMW M3 Coupé.
The BMW 750Li Individual and BMW 650i Individual are also showcased
for customers who are looking for made-to-measure solutions and making
tougher demands on their BMW in terms of distinction, design and function.
The New BMW M3 Coupé, BMW M5 Sedan, BMW M6 Coupé , BMW M6
Convertible, BMW 7 Series Individual, BMW 6 Series Individual and BMW
X5 4.8i can be ordered at BMW India dealerships from January 2008.
At the BMW Pavilion at Auto Expo 2008, BMW India has displayed its
product range in India, the BMW 3 Series (325i) and BMW 5 Series
(530i) that are produced at the BMW Plant Chennai, and the BMW X3 (X3
2.5 si), BMW X5 (X5 3.0d), BMW 6 Series Individual (650i Convertible),
BMW 7 Series Individual (750Li), BMW M3 Coupé that can be ordered as CBU’s.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Peter Kronschnabl, President, BMW India
said, “The BMW M Cars are a successful synthesis of unobtrusive yet
powerful appearance, combined with a high-performance power unit - a
sports car featuring Formula 1 technology and at the same time
offering premium comfort for everyday use. In terms of driving
dynamics; the BMW M Cars always set standards in its segment. “
The BMW M Cars not only excel due to their high performance, but due
to the way in which M power is produced and developed. The M car's
inexhaustible power reserves create a new dimension in effortlessness.
The heart of a BMW M Car is its high-revving naturally aspirated
engine. Built with passion, BMW M engines offer turbine-like
performance, instant responses at all engine speeds and a step yet
smooth power curve. The result is breathtaking speed whenever you need
it. For even greater agility, BMW M uses intelligent lightweight
materials throughout, helping to maximise the power-to-weight ratio
and allowing you to make the most of the engine’s power.
Mr. Peter Kronschnabl, President, BMW India further added. “The
higher one's own aspirations are, the more difficult it is to achieve
them. It is exactly this characteristic that makes BMW Individual so
unique, since the range of materials to choose from is more select and
exclusive than for any other vehicle. By perfectly combining all
details, BMW Individual meets even the highest expectations: the most
exclusive way to drive BMW.”
The BMW Individual offering will provide 7 Series and 6 Series
customers with a selection of distinctive paints and interior
treatments allowing them to individualize their vehicle to reflect
their own tastes and personality. The BMW Individual will be the
perfect answer for those special customers who seek the utmost in
luxury and look to own a more personalized BMW.
BMW M Automobiles and BMW Individual are produced by BMW M GmbH
(Subsidiary of BMW AG). Three specialist divisions - BMW M
Automobiles, BMW Individual and BMW Driver Training - make BMW M GmbH
an all-inclusive product and service company that has been developing
sports and high-performance vehicles and enhancing driving pleasure
for more than 30 years. High-tech, individuality and safety - the BMW
M range offers an unmatched experience of exclusive, high-performance driving.
The new BMW X5 4.8i is raising the driving experience in a Sports
Activity Vehicle (SAV) to an even higher level. Offering enhanced
dynamics and an even higher standard of all-round supremacy, the new
BMW X5 is continuing the success of a truly exceptional vehicle concept.
The ex-showroom prices of the new cars in INR in India are as follows
BMW M3
Coupé | : | 74,90,000 |
BMW M5
Sedan, | : | 1,01,50,000 |
BMW M6
Coupé | : | 1,24,90,000 |
BMW M6
Convertible, | : | 1,31,90,000 |
BMW X5
4.8i | : | 79,00,000 |
The BMW dealerships will display the BMW 3 Series (325i, 320i and
320d) and BMW 5 Series (523i, 525i, 530i and 525d) that are produced
at the BMW Plant Chennai, and BMW 6 Series (650i Coupé and 650i
Convertible), BMW 7 Series (740Li, 750Li, 760Li and 730Ld), BMW X3 (X3
2.5 si) and the BMW X5 (X5 3.0d and X5 4.8i) which are available in
the country as CBU’s (completely built-up units). The BMW 6 Series
Individual, BMW 7 Series Individual, BMW M3 Coupé, BMW M5 Sedan, BMW
M6 Coupé , BMW M6 Convertible will be available as CBU’s at all BMW
dealerships across the country
With this product range BMW India aims to deliver 2000 vehicles to
customers in India in 2008. BMW India successfully delivered 1387
vehicles to customers in India in 2007. (Initial estimates were of
delivering 1000 vehicles in 2007)
BMW India has increased the BMW Plant Chennai production capacity
from 1700 units to 3000 units per year on a single shift basis. This
capacity increase has been achieved through introduction of additional
workstations and further optimization of processes on the assembly line.
An aggressive plan is being implemented for development of a dealer
organisation across all metropolitan centres of the country.
Presently, nine dealers represent BMW in the Indian market; Bird
Automotive (Gurgaon, NCR), Deutschen Motoren (New Delhi); Navnit
Motors (Mumbai), Infinity Cars (South Mumbai); Krishna Automobiles
(Chandigarh); Navnit Motors (Bangalore), Delta Motors (Hyderabad), Kun
Exclusive (Chennai) and Bavaria Motors (Pune). Owing to an exuberant
growth potential, BMW is hopeful of multiplying its annual sales
volume and has already chalked out an extensive dealer strategy to
support its plans. Phase I of the Dealer network expansion plan would
include 12 dealers covering all metropolitan centres of the country by
the end of 2008 (The initial plan was to complete phase 1 by end of
2009). BMW India will establish the next BMW Dealerships in Cochin and
Ahmedabad and Kolkatta.
If you have any queries, please contact:
Corporate Communications
Abhay Dange, General Manager Press and Corporate Affairs
Telephone: + 91 124 4566 600, Fax: + 91 124 4566 612, Email: Abhay.Dange@bmw.in
Preeti Gupta, Vox Public Relations
Telephone: + 91 11 2620
7612 Extn: 1528, Cell: +91 9871401722, Fax: + 91 11 2693 3458, Email:
Preetig@voxpr.co.in
Internet: http://www.bmw.in