Auto Expo 2018: BMW Group announces its line-up

Words by Ganesh Murthy

BMW is planning a number of vehicles to display along with a few launches at the upcoming Auto Expo in Delhi. Legendary cricketer and brand ambassador of BMW India, Sachin Tendulkar will be present at BMW’s press conference, giving fans a bigger reason to rejoice.

The carmaker has given a reason for all the enthusiasts to cheer, as it will launch the 6-series Gran Turismo along with the all new M5 at the expo. Apart from these two power packed launches, it will also be showcasing its all-new i8 Roadster and the i3s cars in the electric car segment. The next generation BMW X3 that is set for launch later this year will also be displayed at the expo. We have already driven the M5 and the i3s in Portugal in December last year. The other models from the BMW India’s line-up that will also be in attendance are the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X1, X5, X6 and the M4 coupe. BMW will also be launching the all new Mini Countryman for the Indian market. The Convertible, Clubman and the Hatch will be present from Mini’s stables.

BMW’s motorcycle division, BMW Motorrad will launch its GS 750 and GS 850 adventure tourers in the country. Both the bikes were showcased at the EICMA 2017. The spotlight however will be on its smaller capacity motorcycles which will be showcased before their launch, G 310 R and its adventure sibling G 310GS. Apart from these bikes, the other motorcycles to be displayed in its line-up are the sports bike S1000 RR, R1200 GS in the adventure tourer segment, K 1600 B in the big cruiser segment, R nineT, R nineT Racer and Scrambler motorcycles.

BMW plans to enthral visitors at the Auto Expo with the vehicles that it will be bringing to the venue, including cricket enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more updates.