German luxury car maker, BMW today launched the all-new version of its best-selling model 5 Series in India priced between ₹49.9 lakh and ₹61.3 lakh. The new model is available in both diesel and petrol engine.
The diesel engine option comes in three variants priced between ₹49.9 lakh and ₹61.3 lakh while the petrol one is available in only one variant which is priced at ₹49.9 lakh.
Confirming the launch of the series, BMW India Group President Vikram Pawah said “The all-new 5 series starts the product offensive by BMW in India for this year. The 5 series has been the best selling model for the company in India”.
The selling of the new models will start after GST implementation in July and it will be assembled at the company’s Chennai plant.
In the last 10 years of its operations in India, BMW has sold over 66,000 units, out of which over 19,000 were 5 series. The all-new version is lighter by 70 kg from the previous versions.