BMW premiers at Auto Shanghai

The Asian car market is outgrowing Europe and USA which is why most motor manufacturers are determined to penetrate the Indian and Chinese market. We have recently learnt that Aston Martin has opened the first dealership in India, now BMW has reported that it will be unveiling some new models and concepts at Auto Shanghai 2011.

The world premier of the new BMW M5 will be help at Auto Shanghai which demonstrates the importance BMW has put in the Asian car market. Models like the M5 typically are launched in Germany or in Europe as that has historically been its main market. Like its predecessor the new M5 is a business class saloon with racing-inspired features. With the new model now being debuted the old M5 may be available on some very good used BMW deals.

The BMW M5 will be joined by the new BMW 6 series with its world premier also happening at Auto Shanghai 2011. The new 6 series has adaptive LED headlights, the latest generation of the BMW Head-Up Display and the Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System all features in the BMW 6 Series Coupe.

BMW vision ConnectedDrive concept will also be unveiled at the show, BMW say it shows the future of intelligent networking between driver, vehicle and environment. The two-seater roadster prototype epitomises the focus on driving pleasure.

The BMW ActiveE will also be at the show, showcasing BMW’s consistent development work in the field of electric mobility within the framework of project i. The BMW ActiveE is powered by a 125 kW/170 bhp electric motor. The ActiveEis based on the BMW 1 Series Coupe, offering four seats, a 200-litre luggage compartment, rear-wheel drive and a range of around 200 kilometres in everyday driving conditions.