February 5, 2008, at a press conference the president of BMW Group Russia Russian subsidiary companies Christian Kremer announced the sales results achieved in 2007, and plans for development concern in Russia in 2008. Last year, BMW brand sales in Russia increased by 54,5%. Their customers have found 14008 cars BMW (+55% compared to last year) and 678 cars Mini (+36,6% compared to 2006). Leader in sales of the brand is the BMW 3-series. Relatively high sales growth rates showed a new BMW X5, which appeared in Russia in late March 2007. In addition, nearly doubling sales showed crossover BMW X3. Under the new strategy of the company by 2012, BMW plans to sell more than 1.8 million vehicles worldwide annually. By 2020, this level is expected to raise up to 2 million units. In addition, by 2012 at a plant in Spartanburg, USA, where available BMW X5 and X6, is planned to increase production from 140 to 240 thousand cars. With the release of new models will be used by the so-called modular system. Along with the new X6, a line Model X (Sports Activity Vehicle) will complement the new X1, which would use modular parts from the BMW 1-series. In addition, the company plans to release a four-Gran Turismo, based on the concept car model, BMW CS. Line model Rolls-Royce will add a new coupe based on the Phantom, which costs and external dimensions will be positioned as "younger brother» Rolls-Royce Phantom. BMW also continue to produce new models under the brands of BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna. The German company has high expectations with an increase in the segment of premium brands in Russia. According to Christian Kremer, at the moment we can speak about positive trends developing in the Russian automotive market. Gradually, the Russian automotive market is starting to assert itself, thereby encouraging foreign automakers to provide a full range of services that meet international standards. One of the main factors promoting any car brand is the constant development of dealer network. To date, BMW has 42 dealerships in 27 cities of Russia. According to the head of the Russian representation of BMW, in the first half of 2008 in Russia will start to work 11 more dealerships. In addition, in the past year due to inconsistencies with international standards of the Bavarian concern in Russia, stopped work two dealerships. In June 2008 Russia will start selling the new BMW X6, which will be available complete with three engines: BMW X6 xDrive50i petrol V8 with dual turbocharged 407 hp. with., BMW X6 xDrive35i with the in-line six-cylinder engine with dual turbo capacity of 306 liters. with. BMW X6 xDrive30d and in-line six-cylinder diesel engine with turbo power 235 hp. with. Cost BMW X6 xDrive35i Basic amount of 2,516,400 rubles. In addition, this year's premiere of the BMW 1-series Convertible in versions 135i, and 120i, 120d, 118i. Along with the sedan and coupe, BMW M3 M3 Cabrio will be a model with a V8 engine capacity of 4.0 liters and 420 liters. with. Acceleration to "hundreds" took 5.3 seconds, top speed 250 km / h. In addition to the release of new models planned to increase production at the plant Avtotor in Kaliningrad. In 2007, the number of cars BMW, produced by the Russian company, has reached 4,500 units. The plans for the current year's figure was listed 6,300 vehicles. Christian Kremer noted that preparations are underway for the formation of the bank's BMW in Russia, which should begin its work in the second half of 2008. The main objective of the bank will maintain sales of BMW cars in Russia. Make a loan to buy a car can be right in the dealership.
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