BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad debut together in India for the first time

AUTO EXPO 2018

By: Motown India Bureau

Feb 07 2018

The first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo was unveiled by Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary sportsman, in the presence of Vikram Pawah

BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad debuted together in India for the first time. BMW India launched the much anticipated first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo and the all-new BMW M5 at the Auto Expo 2018.The first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo was unveiled by Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary sportsman, in the presence of Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India at the BMW pavilion. Launched in a petrol version, the car can be ordered at BMW dealerships. The diesel version will be launched later in 2018. The first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo is locally-produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai.

The all-new BMW M5 is available as a completely built-up unit (CBU) and can be ordered at BMW dealerships. The next-generation BMW X3 that will be launched in India later in 2018 was also unveiled at Auto Expo 2018. BMW ‘i’ took the covers off the all-new BMW i8 Roadster, a high-performance hybrid sports car, which will also be launched in India later in 2018. The all-new BMW i3s, the all-electric premium urban car, was also revealed at the BMW pavilion.

Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India with the all-new MINI Countryman

MINI India unveiled the next-generation all-new MINI Countryman which will be locally-produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai. It will be available in three variants: two petrol variants - MINI Countryman Cooper S and MINI Countryman Cooper S JCW Inspired and one diesel variant - MINI Countryman Cooper SD. Deliveries will begin from June 2018 onwards and ex-showroom prices will be announced accordingly.

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