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  German luxury carmaker BMW on Monday said it has launched mid-sized sports activity vehicle (SAV) X3 M in India priced at Rs 99.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The model is designed to offer standout performance characteristics, personified with squarely geared features to meet the functional requirements of a high-performance car, the automaker said in a statement. The BMW X3 M comes as a completely built-up unit (CBU), it added. "The introduction of a high-performance mid-size SAV will further strengthen our presence in the segment & entice new driving experiences," BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah said. Uniqueness of the first-ever BMW X3 M lies in a newly developed powerful engine and sophisticated chassis technology, he added. Read More

Luxury car maker BMW India on Thursday launched the new updated version of second-generation BMW X1 . Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the car is available in BS VI diesel and petrol variants at all BMW dealerships across India. The new BMW X1 grabs the limelight with its refreshed design, attractive features and sophisticated balance between driving dynamics and comfort. Rudratej Singh, president and chief executive officer, BMW Group India, said, “The BMW X1 has established and owned the dominant position in the premium compact sports activity vehicle (SAV) segment. This is also the trend worldwide - it reflects the global need the X1 serves. The X1 fits in perfectly with the attitude and lifestyle of modern ambitious future leaders who are redefining success - personally and professionally". The new BMW X1 is available in two BS VI petrol and two BS VI diesel variants which are locally produced. Read more

German luxury carmaker BMW on Thursday launched its flagship sports activity vehicle BMW X7 in India priced at Rs 98.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The company also introduced the all new version of its 7 Series sedan with petrol and diesel engines priced in the range of Rs 1.22-1.34 crore. Besides, the company has introduced a plug-in-hybrid variant of the 7 Series sedan priced at Rs 1.65 crore (petrol) and Rs 2.42 crore (diesel). BMW India said it will locally produce diesel variant of X7 from its Chennai plant while importing the petrol version as a completely built-up unit (CBU). Both petrol and diesel versions of the model are priced at Rs 98.9 lakh each. "The first ever X7 opens up a brand new dimension in luxurious driving pleasure and is designed to elevate every moment of the journey," BMW Group India President Hans-Christian Baertels told reporters here. The new model is the largest sports activity vehicle ever built by BMW. The petrol variant produces 340 ...

German luxury car maker BMW on Thursday launched the new generation X5 SUV in India at an starting price of Rs 72.9 lakh for diesel variants. The car was launched by BMW Group India acting president Hans-Christian Baertels and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar. BMW X5 is one of the most selling models for the car makers in the domestic market, and the latest version of the SUV will compete with the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90, Range Rover Velar, Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7. "BMW established the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment with the launch of BMW X5 in 1999. The BMW X5 has been the best-selling car in this segment for many years and has become one of our most successful models. The all-new BMW X5 is bound to add another chapter to this success story," said Baertels. BMW sold 13 per cent more cars in India in the previous calender year at 11,105 units as against 9,800 units in 2017. The group also reported its highest-ever first quarter ...