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Follow on Google News | BMW spearheads ‘Sheer Driving Pleasure’ with the Future of Individual Mobility at AutoExpo 2014The all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo launched in India at Auto Expo 2014. A New Vehicle Concept in its Class that combines Coupé Elegance with Spaciousness.
By: BMW India The third generation all-new BMW X5 unveils a Powerful and Athletic Personality that will soon rule the Indian roads and hearts. The Ultimate Four-Door High-Performance Sports Coupé: The all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupé radiates the Aura of the Exceptional. The BMW i8, the BMW X5 and the BMW M6 Gran Coupé to be launched in India in 2014. Greater Noida. BMW India presented the new generation of Individual Mobility by unveiling the BMW i8, the all-new BMW X5 and the all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupé at the 12th Auto Expo 2014. The all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo was also launched in India. Mr. Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, “We are on the verge of a new era of sustainable individual mobility and a revolutionary interpretation of BMW’s hallmark driving pleasure. The BMW i presents a ground-breaking concept with visionary electric vehicles and mobility services, creating a new understanding of luxury that is strongly defined by sustainability. BMW i plays an important role in our future product strategy and as a sign of our commitment to this market, we will bring our revolutionary BMW i8 to India later this year.” The BMW i8 will be launched in India as a CBU (Completely Built-up) unit by end of 2014. The intelligent plug-in hybrid system in the BMW i8 combines the benefits of an electric motor and a petrol engine into an extraordinary driving experience: highest efficiency and maximum dynamics are simultaneously possible. With BMW eDrive, the new BMW drive technology, the battery can be charged from any mains socket or while driving. The electric drive, a powerful 96 kW (131 hp), is located on the front axle. The rear axle is driven by BMW TwinPower Turbo 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 170 kW (231 hp) of peak performance. The petrol engine combined with the electrical boost of the hybrid system guarantees typical BMW driving pleasure. Together, the two units deliver a total of 362 hp, accelerating the BMW i8 from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds using all four wheels in the process. Running on battery power, it achieves the top speed of 120 km/h with a maximum range of 35 kilometres. In conjunction with the combustion engine the electric motor takes the e-powered supercar to up to 250 km/h. A distinctive feature conceived exclusively for BMW i is the LifeDrive vehicle architecture which significantly contributes towards weight optimisation. It includes the Life module comprising passenger cell made from carbon-fibre- Another impressive characteristic is record low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, at an average of 40 km/l and emission of 59 g/km (provisional figures, according to the EU test cycle). Locally produced at the BMW Plant Chennai, the all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo will be available at BMW dealerships across the country from March 2014. Mr. Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, “The all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is a completely new vehicle concept in its class that combines coupé elegance with spaciousness. Adding a unique and distinctive model variant to BMW’s product line-up, it blends the BMW 3 Series Sedan’s dynamic, sporting genes with the practicality and versatility of the Touring. Impressive spaciousness, together with a high seating position, makes the all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo perfect for long trips. With countless innovations and thoughtful details, the all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo presents a new stylistic assurance around the use of space, boasts a distinctive presence on the road and offers similarly pronounced driving pleasure. No other vehicle can support business, leisure and sports activities with such natural ease.” The all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo will be available in a diesel variant (the BMW 320d Gran Turismo) at an all India ex-showroom price of INR 42,75,000. Mr. Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, “The BMW X5 – the founder of the Sports Activity Vehicle segment and globally best-selling car in its class – is entering a new chapter in its successful history. The third-generation X5 sees BMW once again setting the benchmark for powerful design, interior spaciousness and luxury, versatility, driving pleasure, efficiency and innovative equipment features. The all-new BMW X5 offers customers an assured all-round package equipped to meet the most exacting and varied demands.” The all-new BMW X5 comes as standard with BMW xDrive – an intelligent all-wheel drive system that monitors the driving situation constantly and distributes drive power smoothly between the axles. BMW xDrive splits drive variably to the front and rear axles to suit the driving situation and the surface. In addition, the Dynamic Performance Control optimises tracking stability under tough driving situations, especially when accelerating out of a sharp bend. The all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupé will be launched as a CBU (Completely Built-up) unit by mid 2014. Mr. Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, “Seemingly unstoppable, compellingly sporty, a singular presence – the all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupé does not follow conventional rules, it sets new standards. This thoroughbred sports car combines hallmark M high-performance refinement with a deliberately powerful coupé appearance, a sporty and luxurious interior and a comfortably- At the BMW Pavilion at Auto Expo 2014, BMW India has also displayed its product range in India: the BMW 1 Series (BMW 118d Sport Plus), the BMW 3 Series (BMW 320d Sport Line), the BMW 5 Series (BMW 520d Modern Line), the BMW X1 (BMW X1 sDrive20d xLine) and the BMW X3 (BMW X3 xDrive20d). BMW India has also displayed the BMW Z4 (BMW Z4 sDrive35i) and the BMW 7 Series (BMW 760Li Individual) which can be ordered as CBUs. If you have any queries, please contact: BMW Group India Abhay Dange, Director, Press and Corporate Affairs Cell: +91 99 104 81013 Tel: + 91 124 4566 600 Fax: + 91 124 4566 612 Email: Abhay.dange@ Priyanka Juyal, Press and Corporate Affairs Cell: +91 99 715 53331 Tel: + 91 124 4566 608 Fax: + 91 124 4566 612 Email: Priyanka.Juyal@ Internet: www.bmw.in End
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