BMW India, the leading luxury car maker in the country, has topped the sales charts in the Indian market for the consecutive second year by selling 6,246 units of its cars in calendar year 2010. The company registered a growth of about 73 percent and accounted for a market share of 40 percent during the year.
In a statement given to PTI, BMW India’s President Andreas Schaaf said, "In terms of the sales growth rate, India was among the top three markets for BMW after China, which saw over 80 per cent growth. India and Korea followed it (China) at around the same level."
According to Mr. Schaaf, the total sales of the company in year 2010 exceeded its sales target of 4,200 units for the year. "2010 was an exceptional year for BMW in India and I am not sure if we can repeat it, but the market will continue to grow and we want to stay number one, as we do not want to give up that position," He added.
The model wise sales of BMW India during the year were as follow – BMW 3 Series at 2432 units, 5 Series at 2403 units, 7 Series at 535 units, BMW X1 at 187 units, X3 at 28 units, X5 at 228 units, X6 at 189 units, Z4 at 82 units and BMW Gran Turismo at 150 units.
