"The first series of update in the next two years»

Head of BMW Group Russia Peter Kronshnabel in Russia just two months. Nevertheless, he has become accustomed to the new country and, in its own assertion, he feels comfortable. Yes, Russia is much closer to civilized Europe than India, but the pitfalls are more than enough. Herr Kronshnabel was a man of positive and quite sociable. In an interview with Avto.ru he told about updates to the company, his life in Russia and had concealed details about future updates to the BMW 1-series and 3-series. - Mr. Kronshnabel, BMW introduced at the Moscow Motor Show several concepts. What kind of serial novelty expect fans of the brand in the near future? - We introduced on the market two new production models. Firstly, it is touring the fifth series. This machine will take a new niche, which has still not very developed. But we at BMW believe that this segment will grow, and present a model that is sure to be sold. Secondly, the crossover Mini Countryman - muscular, sturdy machine, which, in our opinion, also complies with the conditions and demands of the Russian market. - When should we wait for updates of the first series BMW? - It is too early to talk about exact dates, but I can promise that in the next two years we will see the change of the first series. - Rumor has it that we should expect surprises in the updated third series, which can get a wagon body. - You have certainly seen the new design of the fifth and seventh series. Probably something similar happened with the third series. According to our work is easy to track renewal cycle of our models - is 7-8 years. May find themselves. The surprise I had time to spread not want to. - There is also information that the car will get the first series hybrid engine. - In Moscow, we brought the first series coupe ActiveE. Opportunities at this time very much, but it was too early to specify what will happen. - Today, many car companies make their customers enhanced service offerings. Will BMW to act in this direction? - Do you mean free? No such plans have not (laughs). - Recently, reports have appeared that the Russian government intends to actively encourage foreign companies with factories in Russia, to increase the level of localization of production. As a company BMW, also has production in Russia, is going to solve the problem of low quality suppliers? - We have a company called Avtotor, which also produced automotive parts. We are engaged in sourcing - finding all the necessary details on virtually all over the world. We have developed a network. Here, China and Russia, and Germany. The main criterion - compliance with all quality standards. - Are you ready for yet another innovation - the obligation to put the GLONASS system on any car, released in Russia, as well as some talk lately? - At the moment we have all the machines are equipped with satellite detection system of the car in case of its theft. Establish whether or not something in addition - it's customers. - I am afraid, in this case, customers do not have to solve - in this case me, this idea did not really like it. Because all this is clearly smells of monopolization. Implement these technologies is likely to be some kind of a company that will have no competition, and hence the incentive for improvement. And therefore this system will give what is now developing in the world. - You recently in Russia. How do you feel in the new place? - As you can see, I am absolutely relaxed and liberated. I feel very comfortable here. People here are very nice, sociable and polite. I already have an apartment, I slowly grew roots, there is a certain social circle. All that is necessary for a person to be feeling fine, I have. The only problem - not knowing the language. At work, everyone around me speak in English or German. As for life, then go to the supermarket for my problem. In the near future, I intend to come to grips with a Russian, and I hope that will soon be able to solve practical problems by himself.