The BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs 72.90 lakh, also delivers a new look with new headlamps, taillamps, a larger grille, and a curvier silhouette as compared to its predecessor.
Additionally, the interior has been loaded with improved features such as a 14.9-inch touchscreen display, the latest iDrive 8.5 with a better interface, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
The Mini Coopers: Fourth gen S and Countryman Electric
Among the two Mini Coopers BMW launched in its marque are its 4th generation Mini Cooper S hatchback which was launched globally in September last year. Though BMW offered the global market EV and ICE options in this model, its Indian market is currently receiving only the ICE choice.
The Mini Cooper S, budgeted at Rs 44.90 lakh (ex showroom), mostly retains its evolutionary profile while having new exterior features such as headlamps, taillamps, and octagonal grille. Inside, the car boosts a round display which serves as both an infotainment system as well as an instrument cluster, managing almost all in-car controls. Moreover, as compared to the older version, the interior has been given a more minimalistic look.
The car utilizes the familiar 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine seen in its predecessor. It now boasts improved figures of 201 bhp and 300 Nm of torque, marking a notable increase of 26 bhp and 20 Nm respectively. Power is transmitted to the front wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, enabling the Cooper S to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 6.6 seconds.
Second on the Mini Cooper list is the Countryman Electric with a radically new look, available only in EV for the Indian markets at Rs 54.90 lakh (ex showroom). Among the new features are headlamps outlined by DRLs, octagonal enclosed grille finished in black, new C-shaped LED tail lamps, a head-up display instead of the traditional instrument console, a minimalist interior look, and more.
While BMW has made two variants available for the global market – the single-motor Countryman E (201 bhp and 250 Nm) and the dual-motor Countryman ALL4 (309 bhp and 494 Nm) – only the former with a range of up to 462 km is available for India. A 66.45 kWh battery pack powers both versions.
The CE 04 Electric Scooter: BMW’s first scooter for Indian markets
The final vehicle BMW launched during Wednesday’s event is the CE 04 Electric Scooter – priced at Rs 14.90 lakh (ex showroom). It is the first scooter launched in India by the German luxury vehicle company, and is now the most expensive scooter available in the Indian markets.
The CE 04 features full LED lighting, a 10.25-inch TFT colour screen, built-in navigation and connectivity, three riding modes, Type-C charging port, and more. Traction control, ABS, and an electronic reverse version is also being offered in this two-wheeler.
The scooter is equipped with an 8.9 kWh battery, providing a peak power output of 41 bhp and maximum torque of 62 Nm. BMW states the scooter can accelerate from 0 to 50 kmph in 2.6 seconds and is electronically capped at a top speed of 120 kmph. The brand estimates the e-scooter will achieve a range of 130 km on a full charge.
Deliveries of BMW’s first two-wheeler in India will be starting from September, 2024.