BMW sales shoot up in March

BMW India upholds its numero uno position in the luxury car segment with sales of 1027 units in the month of March 2011.

BMW also becomes the first luxury car manufacturer to post sales of over 1000 units in a single month. BMW has registered almost two-fold jump in sales across its model range, notably the 3-Series with 305 units, 5-series with 380 units and 213 units of the X1.

With the sales figures crossing 1000 mark, BMW further consolidated its leadership position in the luxury car segment in India.

Andreas Schaaf, president, BMW India said, “BMW India is proud to become the first luxury car manufacturer to cross the 1000 mark in a single month. As the market leader in the Indian luxury car segment, I am convinced that we are well-positioned for a very promising future.”

BMW India has delivered 2147 cars to customers in calendar year 2011 – 500 units in January, 620 units in February and March sales zooming to 1027 units.

Schaaf further added, “The new BMW 5 Series has contributed tremendously to the success story of BMW in India and is the largest selling luxury sedan in its segment. The new BMW 5 Series has received extremely positive feedback from the market and has positioned itself as the best business limousine in India.”