BMW Group electrified sales top 10,000 in September

Munich. BMW Group sales of electrified vehicles in
the first three quarters of 2017 have exceeded those achieved in the
whole of 2016; in September, electrified sales topped the 10,000 mark
for the first time in a single month. With the company’s electrified
line-up already totalling nine models, a total of 10,786 (+50.5%) BMW
i, BMW iPerformance and MINI Electric vehicles were delivered in
September, bringing the year-to-date total to 68,687 (+64.2%).

 

“We are pleased to see the ongoing, strong sales development of our
unrivalled range of electrified vehicles, with independent reports*
confirming our leadership in the field of electromobility,” commented
Dr Ian Robertson, BMW AG Management Board Member for Sales and Brand
BMW. “The BMW Group has the largest share of the electrified market
worldwide; this year, we’ve already sold more electrified vehicles
than in the whole of last year and we are well on track to deliver our
target of 100,000 by year-end. The continued significant sales growth
of these vehicles is due in part to the increasing availability of the
BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid, which in some markets accounts for up to
a third of BMW 5 Series sedan sales,” he continued.

(BMW 530e: fuel consumption combined: 1.9-2.1 l/100 km; combined
electricity consumption: 13.1-14.1 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined:
44-49 g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 figures were calculated as per
the EU test cycle and may vary depending on the tyre format.)

 

September also saw growth in overall BMW Group
sales. Despite the current changeover of the significant BMW X3 model,
deliveries in the month totalled 239,764 (+0.8%) worldwide, bringing
the year-to-date total to 1,811,234 (+3.7%). Both figures represent
best-ever sales for the respective period.

 

Global BMW brand sales in the first three quarters
of 2017 increased by 3.9% with a total of 1,537,497 customer
deliveries worldwide. These record figures can be attributed to
increased sales across a variety of models in the portfolio. The BMW X
family remains a strong growth driver, despite availability of the BMW
X3 being significantly affected by the current model changeover. Total
BMW X sales were up 12.5% (522,360) in the first nine months of the
year. Other models contributing significantly to sales growth this
year include the BMW 1 Series (143,018 / +10.8%) and the BMW 7 Series
(47,880 / +14.7%). Meanwhile in September, the new BMW 5 Series
achieved sales growth of 48.8% (23,737) in markets excluding China,
where the 5 Series is currently in model changeover.

 

The first nine months of the year also saw MINI
achieve new record sales: worldwide, a total of 271,394 were delivered
to customers, an increase of 2.8%. “MINI continues to achieve
sustainable sales growth with the new MINI Countryman proving a
particularly strong growth driver,” commented Peter Schwarzenbauer,
BMW AG Management Board member for MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad.
“The popularity of the first ever MINI plug-in hybrid, which has
already been delivered to more than 2,700 customers worldwide since it
was introduced in June, is particularly exciting,” he continued.
Almost one in ten Countryman sold in September was a MINI Cooper S E
Countryman ALL4 (fuel consumption in the EU test cycle: 2.3-2.1
litres/100 km, electricity consumption 14 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions: 52-49 g/km).

 

The Goodwood-based Rolls-Royce brand delivered 2,343
(-10.7%) cars to customers in the first three quarters of the year.
This result takes into account the current absence of Phantom from the
market, pending first customer deliveries of New Phantom in January
2018, and challenging market conditions within the global luxury
sector in a number of regions around the world.  Significant
rebalancing of the company’s manufacturing plant in preparation for
new models has proceeded throughout this period. New Phantom was
unveiled in July in London to worldwide acclaim and already has a
strong order book.

 

BMW Motorrad once again achieved record sales in
September, with 14,090 motorbikes and maxi-scooters delivered to
customers. This was an increase of 15.3% compared to the previous
year. In the first nine months of the year, 127,818 units were
delivered to customers – an increase of 10.1% compared to the same
period last year.

 

BMW MINI sales in the regions/markets at a glance

 

With the overall market situation remaining volatile in several large
markets, the BMW Group continues to focus on achieving profitable,
sustainable and balanced growth around the world.

 

Despite ongoing, significant headwinds in the important UK market,
BMW MINI sales in Europe grew slightly in the
first three quarters of the year, with a total of 815,681 (+1.1%)
vehicles delivered to customers.

 

Asia continues to be a significant growth driver for
BMW Group sales, with the Chinese market performing particularly
strongly. Sales in Asia are up 13.2% (620,287) in the year-to-date.

 

The ongoing downturn in the US automotive market is reflected in the
BMW Group’s figures for the Americas, which in the
year-to-date are 3.3% (325,807) below last year’s level.

 

 

 


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MW Group sales in/ytd September 2017 at a glance


 

*BMW i, BMW iPerformance, MINI Electric

 

 

 

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The BMW Group

 

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW
Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and
motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services.
As a global company, the BMW Group operates 31 production and assembly
facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than
140 countries.

 

In 2016, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.367 million cars and
145,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax was approximately
€ 9.67 billion on revenues amounting to € 94.16 billion. As of 31
December 2016, the BMW Group had a workforce of 124,729 employees.

 

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

 

 


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