BMW India Records Highest India Sales in History, Crosses 18,000 Unit Milestone

BMW Group India achieved record sales in 2025, selling 18,001 vehicles, a 14% increase from the previous year. This includes 17,271 BMW cars and 730 Mini cars, along with 5,841 motorcycles from BMW Motorrad. Electric vehicle sales surged by 200%, making up 21% of total car sales. The company reported growth across all quarters, particularly in Q4, with 6,023 car sales. The SUV segment was particularly strong, comprising 60% of total sales. BMW also expanded its retail network and launched 20 new models.

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BMW India Records Highest India Sales in History, Crosses 18,000 Unit Milestone

German automotive conglomerate, BMW Group India closed calendar year 2025 (CY25) with its highest annual sales to date in the country till date. In 2025 BMW sold 18,001 cars marking a 14 percent year-on-year increase in sales. Of the total sales, BMW accounted for 17,271 units, while Mini contributed 730 units. Also BMW Motorrad, the two-wheeler division of the company added 5,841 motorcycles to the group’s overall volume.

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What impact did the introduction of electric vehicles have on BMW India's sales in 2025?

In 2025, electric vehicles significantly boosted BMW India's sales, accounting for 21% of total car sales, compared to just 8% in the previous year. The company delivered 3,753 electric vehicles, reflecting a remarkable 200% year-on-year increase. The BMW iX1 emerged as the top-selling electric vehicle for the brand, indicating a strong consumer shift towards electric mobility within the premium segment.

How did BMW India's SUV sales perform in 2025 compared to previous years?

In 2025, BMW India's SUV sales saw a significant increase, with 10,748 units sold, marking a 22% year-on-year growth. SUVs made up 60% of BMW India's total car sales, showcasing the growing consumer preference for this vehicle type. The X1 led the sales chart, followed closely by the X5, underscoring the popularity of BMW's SUV lineup in the Indian market.

What new products did BMW India launch in 2025, and how did this affect their market presence?

In 2025, BMW India launched 20 new products across its car and motorcycle range, including the BMW iX1 LWB and new-generation BMW X3. These launches contributed to their record sales, enhancing their market presence in the luxury segment. The introduction of new models catered to evolving consumer preferences and reinforced BMW's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

How did BMW Motorrad's sales in 2025 compare to previous years, particularly in the sub-500cc segment?

In 2025, BMW Motorrad recorded motorcycle sales of 5,841 units, with the G 310 RR leading in the sub-500cc segment, achieving over 24% growth. This growth reflects the increasing popularity of BMW's motorcycle offerings, particularly in the entry-level segment, and showcases the brand's expanding influence in the Indian two-wheeler market.

What are BMW India's plans for expanding its retail network in 2026?

In 2026, BMW India plans to expand its retail network by adding 19 more outlets across 18 cities. This expansion aims to enhance customer accessibility and service, further solidifying BMW's presence in the Indian luxury car market. Such initiatives reflect the company's commitment to growth and customer engagement in a competitive automotive landscape.

The company recorded consistent growth across all four quarters of 2025. The October–December period emerged as its strongest quarter, with car sales of 6,023 units, reflecting a 17 percent year-on-year increase in car sales. This was the highest quarterly performance reported by BMW Group India.
Electric vehicles formed a larger share of BMW Group India’s sales mix in 2025. The company delivered 3,753 electric vehicles across BMW and Mini brands, translating to a 200 percent year-on-year increase. EVs accounted for 21 per cent of total car sales, compared to 8 percent in the previous year. The BMW iX1 emerged as the highest-selling electric vehicle for the brand, as well as within the premium EV segment in India.
Sales of BMW long wheelbase models rose to 8,608 units, registering a year-on-year growth of 162 per cent. These models accounted for 50 percent of BMW India’s total sales in 2025, up from 29 percent a year earlier. Within this category, the BMW 3 Series was the highest-selling premium sedan.
SUVs are the flavour of the season and BMW’s SUV lineup in India accounted for a large share of its sales in the country. In 2025 BMW India sold 10,748 SUVs registering a 22 percent year-on-year growth. Overall SUVs accounted for 60 percent of total cars sold by BMW last year in India with X1 leading the SUV sales charts followed by X5.
BMW owned Mini sold 730 units in India in 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 3 percent. In Mini’s India lineup the Cooper S was their highest-selling model in 2025, recording a 47 percent year-on-year growth in annual sales. Last year the company launched the Mini Convertible, Countryman JCW ALL4 and Countryman SE ALL4 in India.
BMW Motorrad recorded motorcycle sales of 5,841 units in India. The G 310 RR led volumes in the sub-500cc segment, with sales rising by over 24 percent. Even its imported motorcycle segment witnessed a growth of 7 percent last year driven by models like 1300 GS/GSA. S 1000 RR and 900 GS/GSA.
The company also outlined that in 2025 it introduced 20 new products across its car and motorcycle range in India. Some key product launches included the BMW iX1 LWB, new-generation BMW X3, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, Mini JCW Countryman ALL4, Mini Convertible, R 1300 GS Adventure and S 1000 RR.
The company also expanded its retail footprint in the country taking its network to 97 touchpoints spread across 40 cities. BMW Group India also plans to add 19 more outlets across 18 cities in 2026.
Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, “2025 has been a record-breaking year for BMW Group India with highest-ever sales till date. We crossed the 18,000 units mark in car sales. Sales are growing across segments, whether it is internal combustion engines or electric vehicles, SAVs or sedan or long wheelbase models.”
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