Chennai, Mar 27 (UNI) Luxury car manufacturers BMW Group has started production of the all-new third generation BMW X3 at its Chennai plant and it would be launched next month in India.

BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah said the all-new BMW X3 was now set to continue the success story, with even more striking and dynamic styling and a luxurious interior.

'Like all members of the successful X family, it combines outstanding ride quality on all terrains with unlimited everyday practicality', he added.

'I would like to congratulate BMW Group Plant Chennai team for achieving this important milestone and we are extremely proud for the smooth start of production of the all-new BMW X3', he said.

BMW Group Plant Chennai Managing Director Dr Jochen Stallkamp said “we are excited to start local production of the much-awaited third generation BMW X3. The all-new BMW X3 offers advanced design language, innovative technologies and top-of-the-line equipment.'

The Plant was proud to locally-produce the latest and one of the most diverse product portfolios that has the highest standards of quality, distinguished workmanship and uncompromising engineering.

'We are confident that the all-new BMW X3 produced in Chennai will further increase our momentum in the Indian luxury car segment', he added.

BMW Group Plant in Chennai locally produces the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, the BMW 7 Series, the BMW X1, the BMW X3 and the BMW X5.

BMW Plant Chennai would also start the local production of MINI Countryman in 2018.

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