Aside from new 5 Collection LWB, and Mini Cooper S and Countryman Electrical, the model can even launch the CE 04 electrical scooter.
The BMW Group is gearing as much as launch three new vehicles in India on July 24, 2024. This contains the much-awaited 5 Collection in its lengthy wheelbase guise in addition to new generations of the Cooper S and Countryman Electrical from Mini. Bookings for all three vehicles are already underway on-line or at authorised dealerships. Right here’s what to anticipate from every.
BMW 5 Collection LWB
This would be the first 5 Collection provided in long-wheelbase type in India, and it’ll straight tackle the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The new-gen 5 Series is not going to solely substitute the outdated 5 Collection but additionally the 6 Collection GT. Measuring 5,175mm lengthy, 1,900mm large and 1,520mm tall, with a wheelbase of three,105mm, it is going to be the most important automobile in its phase, bigger than even the upcoming E-Class LWB that’ll launch later this yr. At launch, the brand new 5 Collection will solely be provided in 530Li M Sport guise, though the precise specs and technical particulars are but to be revealed. With its repositioning, we count on it is going to be dearer than even the present 6 Collection GT that is priced between Rs 73.5 lakh and Rs 78.9 lakh.
Mini Cooper S
Mini will launch the new-gen Cooper S hatchback with a petroleum powertrain first, and the all-electric SE model will be part of the line-up later this yr. The brand new Cooper S builds on Mini’s acquainted design themes with round headlights, a brand new and bigger octagonal entrance grille, and triangular tail-lamps. Its inside design nonetheless echoes a retro-cool theme, with the speaking level being its one-of-a-kind round 9.4-inch OLED infotainment display screen developed with Samsung. Powering the brand new Cooper S would be the similar 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine as its predecessor, however in a better state of tune—it now places out 204hp and 300Nm of torque, a rise of 26hp and 20Nm. The ability is fed to the entrance wheels by way of a 7-speed dual-clutch computerized. The outgoing Cooper S is priced at Rs 42.70 lakh (ex-showroom), and the brand new mannequin is anticipated to be barely dearer.
Mini Countryman Electrical
The brand new-gen Countryman Electric shares its underpinnings with the BMW iX1, which will probably be certainly one of its rivals upon launch. In comparison with the outgoing petrol Countryman, the electrical model has grown in dimension, which has resulted in an additional 130mm of legroom within the again. The design updates are according to the brand new Cooper S, and the inside can be largely shared between each fashions. Mini presents the Countryman Electrical with two powertrain choices abroad – a single-motor, front-wheel-drive model with 204hp and 250Nm, and a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model with 313hp and 494Nm. It’s but to be seen which of those two will probably be provided right here. Each characteristic a 66.45kWh battery, and the one abd dual-motor variations have claimed ranges of 462km and 433km, respectively. The petrol-powered Mini Countryman at the moment begins at Rs 48.10 lakh (ex-showroom), nevertheless, the all-electric new-gen is anticipated to hold a better price ticket.
BMW CE 04 electrical scooter
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These three vehicles apart, BMW can even launch the CE 04 electric scooter that’s powered by an 8.9kWh battery and has a claimed vary of 130km. Its motor generates a peak output of 31kW, which may propel the scooter from 0-50kph in a claimed 2.6 seconds and to a prime velocity of 120kph. The CE 04 will get options like three journey modes, traction management, ABS, a TFT show with Bluetooth connectivity for navigation, and extra. The general design seems to be futuristic and options distinct design components and an unconventional bodywork.
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