The five series is a fine fusion of technology, sophistication, and performance that go far ahead than others in the competition. This executive sedan comes with bi-xenon headlights and newly designed taillights that redefine and impose its majestic presence on the road. This is the company's brilliant push in the luxury segment and more expensive than a Mercedes E class. The 5-Series with its petrol and diesel variants targets the upper middle class and the rich Indian consumer with BMW cars having an on-road price range between rupees forty-two and fifty-one lakhs. 5-Series variants include:
BMW 5-Series 523i (Petrol)
This sedan is BMW's entry range luxury sedan 5-series family that features a 6 cylinder DOCH 22497 cc petrol engine with six gear manual transmission. It gives awesome power and high acceleration even at low speeds. The 5-Series 523i (Petrol) is now available at a showroom price of around 47 lakhs with an on road price of around 53 lakhs including supplementary charges.
BMW 5-Series 525i (Petrol)
The 5 series 525i is the upscale model in this series. This variant features a 6 cylinder engine with more powerful characteristics than the 523i sedan thereby producing remarkable power and higher acceleration even at low speeds. Its aerodynamic body offers extremely low resistance to the wind.The 5-Series 525i (Petrol) is now available at a showroom price of around 41.1. lakhs with an on road price of around46.58 lakhs including accompanying charges.
BMW 5-Series 525d (Diesel)
The 5-series 525d Sedan is the diesel presentation in this family. It features BMW's powerful yet refined 6 cylinder 2993 cc diesel engine under the bonnet. This means the 525d is capable of excellent performance even at low engine speeds. At the showroom, this car costs around 42.6 lakhs with an on-road price of around 48.27 lakhs. This includes standard ancillary charges also.
BMW 5-Series 530i (Petrol)
The 5 series 530i Sedan features is the top end model in the 5 series family. BMW's powerful straight 6 cylinder 2996 cc petrol engine with higher engine performance features, thereby giving superior performance and power and higher acceleration even at low engine speeds. New cars in this series have a showroom price ranging from around 45.2 lakhs to 51.21 lakhs, which inclusive of all charges like insurance, octroi, RTO, etc.
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BMW to Launch the Mini Hatchback in India
BMW, the world's largest premium car manufacturer is all set to launch the mini, three door luxury hatchback in India. The plans have been delayed from 2007 according to a senior official. The BMW Mini is set to be imported and would carry a hefty price tag of 2 million rupees.
Speaking about the proposed launch, the president of BMW India unit told reporters "Last year we decided to postpone the launch of Mini in India by a year, as we had doubts regarding the viability of the project. We would again take a look at it by the end of the third quarter of the calendar year".
The luxury hatchback market was not well developed in India and the investments would be substantial. He said "So we have to re-look at the potential business opportunity before launching it".
Kronschnabl said "BMW sold 1,747 BMWs in the first half of 2009, about a quarter of total Indian luxury car sales of 7,400, and its sales growth of 12 percent was better than the sector's 1.5 percent". He added "We are confident of delivering 3,000 cars to our customers in India in the year 2009."
BMW has increased the annual capacity at its Indian plant from 1,700 to 3,000 units. This was carried out on a single-shift basis at the cost of $750,000. BMW competes with European auto giants like DaimlerChrysler and Volkswagen. It makes the BMW 3 series and BMW 5 series in India and the BMW 7 series is sold by means of imported kits.
As talks about the German car maker being close to signing the agreement with global manufacturers were doing the rounds, Kronschnabl said "All I can say at this moment is that, we are very close to signing contracts with the global manufactures and it should be in place by December 2009."
BMW India has a slew of launches slated for 2009 like the new BMW 3 series, BMW 7 series, and diesel variant of BMW X3. In order to strengthen the dealership network of which presently there are thirteen, BMW will set up new dealerships in ten more cities by the end of 2010. $30 million is the investment it has made for the Indian market including the plant that was set up in Chennai.
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BMW 5 Series sixth-Generation Car Launched by BMW India; Price @ Rs 38.9-45.9 Lakh
The new BMW 5 Series was unveiled today at the exclusive BMW pavilion which has been specially constructed for the launch in India. The new BMW 5 Series is available in two petrol variants - 535i and 523i and two diesel variants - 530d and 525d and can be ordered at BMW dealerships across India.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Peter Kronschnabl, President, BMW India said, "The 5 Series is the core model in our product portfolio. Each generation of the BMW 5 Series has been a winner and has played a major role in the company's success around the world. And we intend to keep it that way in India. You can imagine what high expectations we have of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan: It has to live up to its highly successful predecessor both in terms of innovative technology and sales achievements."
"Splendid design, flawless workmanship, driver orientation with ideally placed instruments and intuitive operation, the new BMW 5 Series embodies a formula to captivate the senses. The new BMW 5 Series is everything a BMW sedan is meant to be: aesthetic, dynamic and efficient." Mr. Peter Kronschnabl, President, BMW India further added.
The BMW 5 Series has significantly contributed to the success and image of BMW in India. BMW India has sold over 3600 units of the 5 Series in India since 2007.
BMW 5 Series Car Price in India (Ex-Showroom Car Prices)
The new BMW 523i : 38,90,000
The new BMW 525d : 39,90,000
The new BMW 530d : 45,90,000
Ex-showroom price excludes RTO registration charges, tax, insurance, handling charges; Octroi and entry tax (as applicable). The above ex-showroom prices are exclusive of sales tax / VAT applicable on sale to the customer. Prices and options are subject to change without prior notice.
The 523i, 525d and 530d will be produced at the BMW Plant Chennai. The 535i will be available as a CBU (completely built-up unit) and will have an ex-showroom price of INR 58,00,000. The new BMW 5 Series will be available in Alpine White as non-metallic paintwork and in the following metallic colours: Space Grey, Titanium Silver, Black Sapphire, Havanna, Cashmere Silver, Deep Sea Blue, Milano Beige, Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect and Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect.
Dakota leather is the standard upholstery for the new BMW 5 Series and is available in the following colour combinations: Oyster / Black, Black / Black, Vento Beige / Vento Beige, Oyster / Oyster dark and Cinnamon Brown / Black. The following interior trims are available: Fine-wood trim Ash Grain Brown and Fine-wood trim 'Fine line' anthracite.
The new BMW 5 Series: Description in Brief:
The sixth generation of BMW's immensely successful four-door stands out through modern aesthetics in design, conveys all of the Sheer Driving Pleasure so typical of BMW and offers unparalleled luxury in the upper midrange segment.
The sophisticated aesthetics and dynamic looks of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan are the result of perfectly balanced proportions. Again in the typical style of the brand, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan boasts of a long and contoured engine compartment lid, short overhangs, a coupe-like flowing roofline as well as the longest wheelbase in the segment. The charismatic flair of the upright front section and the BMW kidney grill inclined slightly forward from certain perspectives, the stylish elegance of the side view and the muscular sportiness of the rear end all come together in typical BMW design language to provide an outstanding look of style and supremacy.
Within the interior, horizontal surfaces and exciting lines create a truly generous and harmonious ambience. The clear structure of the cockpit enhances the high level of driver orientation, while the stylish, modern design of the interior is further refined by top-quality material and tastefully composed colour combinations.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is entering the market with the world's first straight-six petrol engine with Twin Power Turbo, High Precision Injection and Valvetronic (225 kW/306 hp) in the BMW 535i as well as straight-six petrol engine in the BMW 523i (150 kW/204 hp). The latest generation of straight-six diesels featuring an all-aluminium crankcase and common-rail direct injection develop 180 kW/245 hp in BMW 530d and 150 kW/204 hp in BMW 525d.
Eight-speed automatic transmission comes standard with the BMW 523i and the BMW 525d. Eight Speed Sports Automatic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel is standard feature on the BMW 535i and theBMW 530d . With its innovative gear set configuration, a unique level of inner efficiency and optimised weight, the eight-speed automatic transmission combines outstanding gearshift comfort, dynamic performance and efficiency of the highest level.
The combination of a double track arm front axle and the Integral-V rear axle ensures supreme driving dynamics and motoring comfort all in one. Further efficiency is provided by Electric Power Steering (EPS) including Servotronic as standard feature for the first time in the BMW 5 Series. The clearly structured cockpit and intuitive controls enhance Sheer Driving Pleasure in typical BMW style to an even higher level, at the same time underlining the sophisticated ambience within the passenger compartment of thenew BMW 5 Series. The driver-oriented cockpit in Black Panel technology, the multifunction steering wheel featured as standard, the two highly functional steering wheel columns, and the separation of driving and comfort functions further enhance the feeling of supremacy at the wheel.
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BMW X6 - First Sports Activity Coupe Launched in Jaipur
The BMW X6, which is cited as the world's first sports activity coupe is now launched in Jaipur. This event took place as BMW simultaneously launched its 16th dealership - Sanghi Motors in the country.
A press release issued by the company states that the newly launched coupe was largely inspired by the elegance possessed by a large BMW coupe and the powerful stature and flexibility of a sporting vehicle. According to Peter Kronshab, president BMW India, the BMW X6 displays a very high degree of incomparability in all situations despite the varied road and surface conditions it encounters.
The vehicle is all geared up for top performance having been equipped with BMW performance dynamics control. This model surpasses all previous limits especially driving dynamics with the amalgamation of the best features of two superior BMW models.
The BMW X6 will most likely be available in two variants - the first will be the petrol version X6 xDrive 50i and the diesel version xDrive 30d (diesel). These will be available as completely built units (CBUs).
The ex-showroom prices of BMW X6 variants will be Rs 82,90,000 for the BMW X6 xDrive50i and Rs. 65,90,000 for the BMW X6 xDrive 30d. These prices do not include charges like RTO Registration, taxes, insurance, handling charges, octroi, entry tax and others. However, these prices are inclusive of 12.5 percent VAT.
