Mumbai, July 24: German luxury automaker BMW will officially launch three highly-awaited models today in the Indian market. The new-generation BMW 5 Series, refreshed MINI Cooper S and electrified Countryman E are a part of the lot that will go official in the country alongside the BMW CE 04 electric scooter, which is also a part of the event. The main highlight of the event is the BMW 5 Series, which will make its India debut in a long wheelbase avatar as a direct rival to the Mercedes E-Class LWB.
BMW 5 Series LWB will sport a new design language highlighted by a new illuminated kidney grille, angular headlights, pronounced front bumpers and a technologically advanced interior. The car will be available in the 530Li M Sport variant at the launch. Under the hood, it gets a 2.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid technology producing 205 bhp and 330 Nm of torque. The unit will come clubbed to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The new BMW 5 Series is expected to cost around INR 75 lakh (ex-showroom India). BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter Launching Today in India.
Mini Cooper S (Photo Credits: Net Car Show)
BMW Group will also launch the MINI Cooper 3-door and Countryman Electric alongside the BMW 5 Series. It’s worth noting that MINI unveiled both models globally in September last year. The company commenced bookings for the Cooper S and Countryman Electric across India a few days ago.
MINI Cooper S will flaunt a redesigned grille, new round LED headlamps with signature LED DRLs and Union Jack-themed taillights, giving a fresh appeal to the exterior design. However, the silhouette mostly remains unchanged. The car will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol unit making 201 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque, paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 6.6 seconds. Nissan X-Trail Bookings Open in India Ahead of Launch on August 1.
MINI countryman E (Photo Credits: MINI India)
The 2025 MINI Countryman E, on the other hand, employs an electric motor to generate 201 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The company claims it can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 8.6 seconds. The car is claimed to offer a range of 462 km on a single charge. The EV will carry a refreshed design and a revamped interior. In terms of features, the EV gets a circular OLED display, Level 2 ADAS, connected tech, a fisheye in-car camera, an electrically adjustable seat for the driver and more.
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