BMW Starts Production of 2017 5-Series in India

BMW India has started the production of the all-new 5 Series sedan at its Chennai based manufacturing facility ahead of the launch on June 29th, 2017. The new sedan will be launched in three variants: 530i, 520d and 530d M-Sport.

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Dr. Jochen Stallkamp, Managing Director, BMW Plant Chennai said, “BMW Plant Chennai takes pride in producing cars for the last ten years that have the same international quality standards as any BMW Group production and assembly facilities worldwide. Today, BMW Plant Chennai is proud to start the roll out the all-the new 5 Series with highest standards of quality, distinguished workmanship and uncompromising engineering. We are confident that the all-new BMW 5 Series produced in Chennai will further increase our momentum in the Indian luxury car segment.” Being lighter and refined than the outgoing model, the 2017 BMW 5 Series would come loaded with several exquisite features such as iDrive 6.0 with touch and air gesture support, automatic LED headlamps, 4-zone climate control and rear seat entertainment.

BMW 5-Series production team posing with the new 5-series at BMW plant. (Image: BMW)

Once launched BMW 5-Series will compete against the likes of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Volvo S90 and Audi A6. Expect a price range of Rs 52-65 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “For many years, BMW 5 Series has been the undisputed leader of its segment and is an absolute success story. The all-new BMW 5 Series that will be launched this month has everything that is needed to take the Indian luxury car segment by storm. I would like to congratulate the Plant Chennai team for achieving this important milestone and we are extremely proud for the smooth start of production of the all-new BMW 5 Series.” Mechanically, it would be offered with the company's 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission and paddle-shifters as standard. The flagship 530d M-Sport grade would get a 3.0L 6-cylinder turbodiesel motor with maximum power of 256bhp.

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