BMW has revealed its plans for the upcoming Auto Expo. The German automajor will be launching MINI in India with the introduction of the MINI, MINI Convertible and MINI Countryman. Some of the MINI vehicles have already reached BMW dealerships but are not on display yet. BMW will setup and individual dealership network for MINI. BMW will position the MINI as a premium brand, so don’t expect prices to be competitive. The German automaker will also showcase the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive concept study. The 2012 BMW M5 (based on the F10 5-Series) will be launched at a price of Rs. 99 lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi). A limited-edition version of the BMW Individual 7-Series will be showcased which takes inspiration from piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons. BMW will also display the complete range of BMW vehicles at the Auto Expo 2012, including the X1, X3, 3-Series, 5-Series, etc.
The MINI Countryman S was spied at a BMW Dealership in New Delhi. This 5-door, 4-seater vehicle could be the top of the line MINI on offer for India. Picture courtesy of CnB Fan Page on Facebook.
BMW could also exhibit the i8 Concept, which is used by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. It is the successor to the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics.