BMW Brilliance to build stretch BMW 5 series
By Rong Xiandong (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2006-09-09 09:31
BMW Group plans to produce new BMW 5 series models with extended length via
its Chinese venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Co Ltd to satisfy the domestic
market demand to better compete with its competitor, the Audi A6L that has
larger rear space.
The current BMW 523i, 525i and 530i series models will be extended by 14
centimeters behind the B pillar and the wheelbase will be increased to 3,028mm
from 2,888mm, 83mm longer than that of the Audi A6L. BMW Brilliance is expected
to build a second plant within this year and the stretch BMW models will be
produced at the new plant.
With a longer wheelbase and larger rear space, the new BMW models will have
more luxury equipment to cater to passengers' comfort needs. BMW aims to
increase the number of locally-made spare parts while ensuring the same quality
as imported parts to offset increased costs resulting from added equipment. The
new BMW 5 series is expected to be priced from 516,000 yuan (US$64,878) to
678,000 yuan.
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The full text is available in the September Issue of AutoChina.
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