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31-Jul,2007Mumbai, 31 July 2007. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan produced at the BMW Plant Chennai will roll out from BMW dealerships across India in August 2007. The new BMW 5 Series will be available in three petrol variants - 523i, 525i and 530i and one diesel variant – 525d.
More convincingly than any other car in its class, the new BMW 5 Series will thrill motorists with its combination of luxury and elegance, and sporting power and performance. Powerful and efficient engines, skilfully designed and crafted optical highlights, enhanced refinement of the interior, and a wide range of fascinating innovations such as enhanced iDrive, new 6-speed automatic transmission and electronically-controlled gearshift raise the driving experience to a new, unprecedented level.
Mr. Peter Kronschnabl, President BMW said, "The new BMW 5 Series Sedan provides convincing standard of all-round quality and perfection. From its new six-cylinder in-line engine to its electronically-controlled gearshift, the new BMW 5 Series reaches a new standard of perfection. Furthermore, the new interior surfaces and materials highlight the car's aesthetic quality and ensure the highest levels of comfort and luxury. The new BMW 5 Series is the perfect synthesis of luxurious style, refined functionality and efficient dynamics."
Ex-showroom prices for the petrol variants range from Rs. 37 lakhs for the 523i, Rs. 40.9 lakhs for the 525i to Rs. 45 lakhs for the 530i. The ex-showroom price of 525d is Rs. 42.4 lakhs. These prices are applicable across all BMW dealerships in India.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan will be available in an exclusive range of paint finishes: Black Sapphire, Monaco Blue, Titanium Silver and Platinum Grey and Luxurious Upholstery Materials: Dakota Leather Black, Dakota Leather Grey and Dakota leather Beige.
About BMW India
Headquartered in Gurgaon (National Capital Region) BMW India is a 100% subsidiary of the BMW Group. The initial investment in India is 1.1 billion Indian Rupees. The wide range of activities planned by BMW India include the establishment of a production plant in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and development of a dealer organisation across all metropolitan centres of the country. In medium term, BMW India will employ around 200 people; up to 600 additional jobs will be created in the dealer and service network.
On 29 March 2007, BMW India officially opened its production plant in Chennai (Tamil Nadu). The BMW Plant Chennai produces the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series sedans in petrol and diesel variants. The plant has a capacity to produce 1,700 units per year on a one shift basis.
Presently, eight 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) and Kun Exclusive (Chennai). 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 2009.
BMW India has also partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for offering motor insurance and with ICICI Bank to offer customised financial solutions for its customers. These products and services are offered through the BMW Financial Services.
More convincingly than any other car in its class, the new BMW 5 Series will thrill motorists with its combination of luxury and elegance, and sporting power and performance. Powerful and efficient engines, skilfully designed and crafted optical highlights, enhanced refinement of the interior, and a wide range of fascinating innovations such as enhanced iDrive, new 6-speed automatic transmission and electronically-controlled gearshift raise the driving experience to a new, unprecedented level.
Mr. Peter Kronschnabl, President BMW said, "The new BMW 5 Series Sedan provides convincing standard of all-round quality and perfection. From its new six-cylinder in-line engine to its electronically-controlled gearshift, the new BMW 5 Series reaches a new standard of perfection. Furthermore, the new interior surfaces and materials highlight the car's aesthetic quality and ensure the highest levels of comfort and luxury. The new BMW 5 Series is the perfect synthesis of luxurious style, refined functionality and efficient dynamics."
Ex-showroom prices for the petrol variants range from Rs. 37 lakhs for the 523i, Rs. 40.9 lakhs for the 525i to Rs. 45 lakhs for the 530i. The ex-showroom price of 525d is Rs. 42.4 lakhs. These prices are applicable across all BMW dealerships in India.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan will be available in an exclusive range of paint finishes: Black Sapphire, Monaco Blue, Titanium Silver and Platinum Grey and Luxurious Upholstery Materials: Dakota Leather Black, Dakota Leather Grey and Dakota leather Beige.
About BMW India
Headquartered in Gurgaon (National Capital Region) BMW India is a 100% subsidiary of the BMW Group. The initial investment in India is 1.1 billion Indian Rupees. The wide range of activities planned by BMW India include the establishment of a production plant in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and development of a dealer organisation across all metropolitan centres of the country. In medium term, BMW India will employ around 200 people; up to 600 additional jobs will be created in the dealer and service network.
On 29 March 2007, BMW India officially opened its production plant in Chennai (Tamil Nadu). The BMW Plant Chennai produces the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series sedans in petrol and diesel variants. The plant has a capacity to produce 1,700 units per year on a one shift basis.
Presently, eight 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) and Kun Exclusive (Chennai). 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 2009.
BMW India has also partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for offering motor insurance and with ICICI Bank to offer customised financial solutions for its customers. These products and services are offered through the BMW Financial Services.
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