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    BMW iX xDrive50 Launched In India For Rs. 1.4 Cr – 635 Km Range!

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    BMW iX xDrive50 LaunchedThe recently launched BMW iX xDrive50 rivals Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, Audi e-tron, Audi Q8 e-tron, Jaguar i-Pace and the likesAfter launching iX1 (electrified X1 SUV) in the Asian subcontinent, BMW launched iX xDrive50 in India. More performance-oriented iX xDrive50 is positioned above xDrive40 variant of iX already on sale in India. iX xDrive50 has climbed the price ladder to be the most expensive BMW SUV/crossover in India.BMW iX xDrive50 Launched In IndiaSpeaking of price, BMW is quoting Rs. 1.4 Cr (ex-sh) for the higher-spec iX xDrive50 brought via CBU route. Colour options include Mineral White, Phytonic Blue, Black Sapphire, Aventurine Red, and Oxide Grey. BMW Individual Storm Bay Metallic is available too, as an option. Vegan Leather upholstery is in either Oyster or Mocha colour schemes.BMW iX xDrive50 ProfileIf you crave real leather upholstery, ‘Interior Design Suite’ is optional. The new BMW kidney grille with the powerful design language continues from xDrive40 variant. Not a bad thing at all, considering BMW iX is a visual treat flaunting frameless windows, 22-inch alloys, 3D bonnet, rectangular wheel arches, one-piece LED tail lights and flared shoulder area grab eyeballs.Matrix LED headlights on iX are the narrowest on any BMW and buyers can choose optional BMW Laserlight. The large dimensions translate into a lounge-like spacious interior. The majestic dashboard proudly holds a single-piece curved screen for infotainment and instrumentation.BMW iX xDrive50 DashboardHexagonal steering wheel, BMW Sky Lounge Panorama Glass Roof with electrochromic function, massaging seats with leather upholstery, ambient lighting, active seat ventilation and seat heating are note-worthy features. BMW iX xDrive50 is not just about the flash value. The practical 40:20:40 split seats with a massive 1,750L boot are commendable.Extra oomph!The curved single-piece glass on the dashboard holds a 14.9-inch infotainment screen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument screen running BMW iDrive OS 8.5. A head-up display, BMW Maps with augmented reality, a virtual assistant, gesture control, wireless charging and smartphone connectivity, an 18-speaker Harman Kardon system, and ADAS suite in the form of BMW Driving Assistant and BMW Driving Assistant Professional are notable features.The main draw for BMW iX xDrive50 over xDrive40 is the added performance. Fifth Gen BMW eDrive Technology boasts a single powertrain unit powered by two electric motors and a single-speed transmission. Claiming best-in-class performance, xDrive50 packs 523 bhp and 765 Nm, capable of sprinting to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.BMW iX xDrive50 SpecsBMW’s famed Adaptive 2-axle air suspension makes a world of difference in occupant comfort. Battery is a rather sizeable 111.5 kWh unit and promises 635 km of range on a single charge, as per WLTP cycle. Owing to its large battery, BMW is offering up to 22 kW AC charging and 195 kW of DC fast charging.Statement from BMW IndiaMr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “The BMW iX is the highest selling electric luxury vehicle in India and significantly drives BMW Group India’s number one position in the luxury electric segment. Now, with the introduction of the new BMW iX xDrive50, the car will not only impress, but also take your drive to new electric heights.BMW iX xDrive50With its best-in-class range, comfort-oriented features and fast charging capabilities, the new BMW iX xDrive50 is ideal for both city driving and long distances. With an intelligent kidney grille and expansive size, this all-electric SAV exudes daring, innovative style from the inside out. It surely sets new standards for style and sustainability. We will continue to boost the ramp-up of electric mobility by carefully expanding our range with well-thought-out and innovative products.” More

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      2023 BMW 7 Series, i7 Electric – Launch Price Rs 1.7 Cr, Rs 1.95 Cr

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      BMW i7 is an all-electric version of 7 series which gets its power via a 544 hp dual electric motor and a range of up to 625 kmNew BMW i7 Electric – Launched in IndiaIt may be recalled that in December 2022, BMW India launched the S1000RR, M340i, XM Hybrid SUV at JoyTown 2022. Today, BMW India has launched the 2023 740i M Sport and i7 xDrive60 at the second instalment of the Joytown festival in Mumbai. Both these cars are opened for booking via company dealerships with deliveries set to commence from March.New Gen BMW 7 Series and Electric BMW i7 come in with a revamped exterior design, several new interior features and mechanical upgrades. The BMW i7 electric comes in as a CBU – Completely Built-up Unit while the 2023 BMW 740i M Sport will be assembled at the BMW Group’s Chennai plant.2023 BMW 7 Series India Launch Price Rs 1.7 CrBuilt on the symbol of ‘Forwardism’, the BMW 7 Series deviates from its earlier counterpart in terms of design. It sports split LED headlamps, a prominent front kidney grille, new 19 inch wheels, revised LED tail lamps and new bumpers. It also gets flush type door handles.Exterior colour options are in a wide palette with Oxide Grey, Mineral White, Carbon Black, Black Sapphire, Brooklyn Grey, BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue and BMW Individual Dravit Grey. Dual paint colour schemes are also on offer with Black Sapphire roof teamed with Oxide Grey, Aventurine Red, Tanzanite Blue or Dravit Grey exteriors. There is also the option of Oxide Grey roof with Black Sapphire, Aventurine Red, Tanzanite Blue or Dravit Grey.2023 BMW 7 SeriesThe interiors sport a curved screen display unit, a 14.9 inch touchscreen infotainment system along with a 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster. There is also a roof mounted 31.3 inch 8K screen to play via Amazon Fire TV and a 5.5 inch touchscreen on door pads at the rear. Cabin highlights also include ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof. The cabin is done up in Merino leather with Amarone, Tartufo, Mocha, Black and Smoke White. Options also include BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents along with Leather Merino – Cashmere Wool combination.2023 BMW 7 SeriesIn terms of technology, the new 7 Series gets BMW ConnectedDrive technology that turns the car into an interconnected digital device. These include BMW ID, MyBMW App, Digital Key Plus, Emergency Call, Real-time Traffic Information, Remote Services, smartphone parking along with Amazon Fire TV.Overall dimensions have been increased and the new BMW 7 Series now stands 5,391 mm in length, 1,950mm in width and 1,544mm in height while it is offered with a single wheelbase of 3,215mm. Ride quality is further accentuated thanks to adaptive air suspension, electronically controlled damping system and active steering.2023 BMW 7 Series – Specs for IndiaEngine specs include BMW’s turbocharged 3 liter, inline 8 cyl engine combined with a 48V mild hybrid system offering 375 hp power and 519 Nm torque. This allows for acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. The engine gets mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission. It will rival the new Audi A8 L, Lexus LS 500h and Mercedes-Benz S-Class in its segment.BMW i7 Electric Launch Price Rs 1.95 CrWith a launch price of Rs 1.95 lakh (ex-showroom), the new BMW i7 comes in via the CBU route. It shares most of its exterior and interior features with its 7 Series counterpart but also sets itself apart with distinctive blue accents, new alloy wheels and a prominent ‘i’ badge on its front grille and at the rear.2023 BMW i7 electricThis electric sedan is driven by a 101.7 kWh Li-ion battery pack along with a dual electric motor setup offering 544 hp power and 745 Nm torque sending power to all 4 wheels. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h is achieved in 4.7 seconds while top speed is pegged at 239 km/h.The BMW i7 xDrive60 offers a WLTP certified range of 625 kms while charging is possible from 10-80 percent via a DC fast charger in 34 minutes. The BMW i7 will compete with the Mercedes EQS.2023 BMW i7 electric – Specs for IndiaBMW India is offering the new BMW 7 Series and Electric BMW i7 with a 2 year / unlimited km warranty with an extended warranty from 3rd year to 5th year without mileage limits. The BMW i7 battery gets an 8 year/1,60,000 km warranty. More

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      BMW India Launches S1000RR, M340i, XM Hybrid SUV – JoyTown 2022

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      BMW launched S1000RR in India alongside M340i sedan and XM hybrid SUV at the JoyTown festival earlier todayBMW S1000RR launchedBMW has launched a trio of products today. One is the S 1000 RR track motorcycle, second is the XM hybrid-electric SUV and lastly, we have the M340i X-Drive which is the first high-performance BMW with an M engine. The launch event took place at JoyTown 2022, a one of a kind festival for automotive enthusiasts in India.2022 BMW S1000RRStarting with S 1000 RR, it is brought here via CBU route. Bookings are open at authorised BMW Motorrad dealerships. Deliveries of which will commence in February of 2023. It will surpass its forerunners owing to comprehensive updates to its chassis, engine, suspension, aerodynamics, design, electronics and assistance systems.The design is radical as ever and looks ravishing in White colourway. Higher windscreen and side winglets allow shedding a split second of its lap times. It is powered by a 999cc 4-cylinder water and oil-cooled engine and generates 210 bhp of power, up by 3 bhp from previous iterations. It has stupendous levels of kit and technology to offer the ultimate track day experience.It gets a slipper clutch, quick shifter and four modes – Rain, Road, Dynamic and Race and optional pro modes. Other features are launch control, pit lane limiter, hill start assist, dynamic traction control, flex frame, dynamic damping control, ABS Pro with new Brake Slide Assist, a Coloured TFT Screen and a lot more. Prices start from Rs. 20.25 lakh for S 1000 RR, Pro costs Rs. 22.15 lakh and Pro M Sport costs Rs. 24.45 lakh (all prices ex-sh).BMW M340i Launched2022 BMW M340iNext is BMW M340i which is locally assembled at company’s Chennai plant. Prices start from Rs. 69.2 lakh (ex-sh), bookings are open via BMW dealers and deliveries will commence from January 2023. Offered as a sporty product, its design is well judged and accentuates the car’s nature. M aerodynamics package features a body-colored M rear spoiler as well.Interiors are fitting to the price and segment that M340i will fall into. It gets a floating type BMW Curved Display which is the main highlight of this car’s interior. Other bits include Sports seats with M-specific upholstery in a Sensatec/Alcantara trim, an M leather steering wheel with paddle shifters, carbon fiber bits, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon music system.Under the bonnet, BMW M340i xDrive gets a 2,998 cc straight-six petrol engine that makes 374 hp and 500 Nm torque, allowing it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/hr in 4.4 seconds. It is coupled with an 8-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox and BMW X-Drive AWD system to ensure maximum traction. M Sport exhaust unit completes the package.BMW XM LaunchedBMW XM Hybrid SUV LaunchedJust like S 1000 RR, XM is also brought in via CBU route and hence a price tag of Rs. 2.6 crore (ex-sh). Bookings are open via BMW dealers and deliveries will commence in May 2023. Just like M1, XM has been developed fully independently by M GmbH, with no baseline from BMW model range. It gets BMW’s modern design philosophy with a massive M Kidney Grille at front.Speaking of grille, they’re illuminated as well. BMW is offering M light alloy wheels that are 22” in size and also offers optional 23” M light alloy wheels in Night Gold accents. M Sports Brakes with Black Callipers are standard and optional red or blue calipers are offered too. M Hybrid system consists of a new V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo and an electric motor integrated into the 8 – speed M Steptronic transmission. Combined output is 653 bhp and 800 Nm of torque. The 25.7 kWh battery is rated for a claimed 88 km range from a single charge.Interiors provide both cockpit-like sportiness and a luxurious ambiance at the same time. All the dashboard equipment mentioned with M340i is present here as well. Interior features Coffee Brown Vintage leather which is unique. Door trim panels come with soft Nappa leather. Music system is taken care of by Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with 20 speakers and a 1,475-watt amplifier, along with illuminated elements. More

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      BMW i4 Electric Sedan India Launch Price Rs 70 L – Range 590 Kms

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      BMW Group launched their third electric car today in India – It is the i4 sedan, which comes with longest rangeBMW i4 India LaunchAfter having successfully launched two new electric vehicles (EVs) in India earlier this year with iX and Mini Cooper Electric, BMW Group launched their third fully electric offering in the form of i4. The i4 is the first electric sedan from BMW which made its global debut in June last year. It is priced from Rs 69.9 lakhs ex-sh, and comes in a single variant of BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport.BMW i4 Unveiled: Exterior HighlightsBased on the same platform as the current 4-Series Gran Coupe, i4 is a fully electric derivative of the 4-door Coupe sedan. Overall design and proportions of i4 remain similar to its IC engine-powered sibling barring subtle variations. It borrows most of the latter’s design elements including the signature tall kidney grille up front.The only difference is that in i4, the grille is sealed off and with a textured panel. Apart from this, highlights like reprofiled front and rear bumpers, 20-inch M light-alloy wheels for smoother aerodynamics, door handles integrated into the recess and blue accents provide a distinct identity to the electric sedan. At rear, it features Wrap-around taillamps and a shark-fin antenna.Few other notable exterior highlights borrowed from 4-series Gran Coupe include narrow projector LED headlights integrated with dual LED DRLs, a muscular bonnet, a sloping roofline, frameless doors and a sharp shoulder line along its side profile.BMW i4 InteriorsInterior Highlights & FeaturesSimilarities between i4 and 4-Series Gran Coupe continue inside the cabin as well where one is greeted with a sleek, minimalistic dashboard with all of BMW’s up-to-date technologies. The dashboard is dominated by a twin-screen setup with a curved display comprising a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. The infotainment unit is laced with BMW’s latest i-Drive 8 user interface.The new operating system comes with a wide range of digital and customisation capabilities that may be accessed by touch or voice commands. The center console gets a carbon fiber treatment along with blue accents on the gear shifter. Ambient lighting on dash and door trims enhances the in-cabin experience of occupants. Other prominent creature comforts include a glass roof and ventilated seats.Powertrain Specs & PerformanceBMW offers two variants of i4 globally including eDrive40 and M50. The former is offered with a single motor, rear-wheel-drive setup while the latter is available with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configuration. Both variants feature an 83.9 kWh battery pack. The standard i4 eDrive receives an output of 335 bhp and 430 Nm of peak torque and returns a range of 590km on a single charge.BMW i4 SpecsOn the other hand, i4 M50 receives a mammoth 537 bhp and 795 Nm of peak torque. It returns a minimum range of 521 km on a single charge as per WLTP cycle. Performance on both variants is more than impressive, with eDrive40 doing a 0-100 kmph acceleration run in 5.7 seconds while M50 takes a meagre 3.9 seconds to achieve the same. More

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      BMW iX Electric SUV India Launch Price Rs 1.16 Cr – Range 425 Kms

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      New BMW iX Electric SUV India LaunchThe all-electric BMW iX has been launched in India as a Completely Built Up (CBU) – Rivals include EVs from Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar
      BMW India today announced the launch of its first electric car – The iX SUV. The new iX is offered in a single variant of iX xDrive 40 – priced at Rs 1,15,90,000, ex-sh. It comes with a dual electric motor set up with one motor positioned on each axle with all-wheel drive function.
      BMW iX – Design
      BMW has given the new iX electric SUV a more futuristic stance so as to differentiate it from its ICE powered models. It sports a large kidney shaped front grille, sleek headlamps with a quarter light band, similar looking tail lamps and a clamshell bonnet design. It gets frameless doors. The iX rides on 21 inch aerodynamically optimized wheels fitted with 255/50 profile tyres.
      New BMW iX Electric SUV India Launch
      Interior arrangement will be much the same as is seen on the BMW X7. It will get a hexagonal shaped steering wheel, a curved structure housing a 12.3 inch instrument cluster and 14.9 inch infotainment display, tilted towards the driver.
      Seating is fitted with microfiber fabric. BMW iDrive rotary controller is set on the forward section of the high mounted arm rest while other controls are positioned on upper part of the door. Features on offer include BMW Curved Display, BMW ConnectedDrive, BMW Virtual Assistant, BMW Natural Interaction, wireless charging, wireless Android Auto / Apple Carplay, Parking Assistant Plus, Harman Kardon Surround Sound System with 18 speakers, Reversing Assistant, etc.
      New BMW iX Electric SUV India Launch
      BMW iX Electric SUV Specs
      BMW iX xDrive 40 comes with a 76.6kWh battery pack. It delivers a max power output of 326 hp and 620 Nm of torque. On a full charge, driving range is up to 425 kms. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h will be possible in 6.1 seconds.
      BMW iX Electric – Specs for India
      BMW also has a more powerful iX xDrive 50 available in the international market. But that has not been launched in India today. It has a larger 105.2 kWh battery, that produces 523 hp power and 765 Nm torque. It delivers a drive range of up to 611 kms on WLTP cycle. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is achieved in 4.6 seconds.
      Charging time for the iX Drive 40 is as follows;– 150 kW DC Charger – 80% in 31 min / 95 kms added range in 10 min– 50 kW DC Charger – 80% in 73 min / 100 kms added range in 21 min– 11 kW AC Charger – 100% in about 7 hrs / 100 kms added range in 2.5 hrs
      New BMW iX Electric SUV India Launch
      Colour options on offer are – Mineral White, Phytonic Blue, Black Sapphire and Sophisto Grey. BMW Individual Aventurine Red metallic paint finish is offered as option. Exclusive olive-leaf tanned natural leather upholstery ‘Interior Design Suite’ comes in Castanea colour scheme.
      BMW iX comes with standard two-year warranty for unlimited kilometres. The batteries are covered by a warranty valid for eight years or up to 160,000 kilometres. Repair Inclusive can extend warranty benefits from third year of operation to maximum fifth year without any mileage limitation. BMW iX will rival the likes of Mercedes-Benz EQC, Audi e-tron and Jaguar I-PACE, etc in the luxury EV segment of India. More