Realization of BMW Group Russia grew by 31%

On totals of 2008, there were sold 19236 cars BMW and MINI, which is by 30, 98% more than in 2007 (14686 cars).
The realization of BMW cars grew by 31, 2% to 18383 units. During several years the most popular models of the Bavarian make in Russia remain the BMW of the 3rd series and BMW X5. In 2008 there were sold 3969 of BMW cars of the 3rd series in Russia � this is by 4, 1% more than in 2007. On totals of the last year, the sales of BMW X5 constituted 3505 cars (+29, 4%). The biggest increase of sales (147, 6%) was showed by BMW of the 1st series: 2697 of sold units. We should also note that the realization of cars BMW 7 of new generation constituted 783 units (+1, 4%). The sales of a new coupe BMW X6 started at the end of the last year: 1610 of sold cars in Russia. Finally, the sales of the car make MINI grew by 25, 8% to 853 units at the Russian market.