BMW Group Thailand to show the 1st New BMW 7 Series CKD at Thailand International Motor Expo

Bangkok--Nov 28--124 Communications BMW Group Thailand announced today that the company will launch the CKD version of New 7 Series, built in BMW Manufacturing Thailand in Thailand International Motor Expo. The CKD version of the 735Li is priced at 8.1 million Baht. BMW Group Thailand will start delivering the first cars to customers from the end of January. This is in accordance with the strategy and the operational schedule which was announced in July this year. The first unit of the New 7 Series CKD built in BMW Group's Rayong plant will be unveiled in the press day of the fair. This car, with the chassis number 'DE47013', is the first New 7 Series ever built outside Germany. BMW ManufacturingThailand, in Rayong province, is the second plant in BMW Group's production network next to the plant Dingolfing, Bavaria, which builds the new flagship model, the New 7 Series. Dr. Frank Roesler, President of BMW Group Thailand and BMW Manufacturing, Rayong, stated: "The production of the 735Li in Thailand represents the vote of confidence from the BMW Group, because the production of the New 7 Series car involved a lot of high-technology, advanced electronical devices. To build such a high-technology luxury car requires well trained technicians and engineers in all level. Our people in the plant Rayong managed that well. "We are proud our people who build the CKD version of this new BMW flagship model." Dr. Roesler commented further: "With the launch of CKD version of the 735Li, the top luxury sedan at a competitive price, BMW Group Thailand will experience the same success of the New 7 Series like other parts of the world. Good examples of our success are the U.S. and the U.K. markets. The U.S., with 18,348 units delivered to customers from January to October 2002, the New 7 Series has become the best selling car in the top luxury segment. Elsewhere in the world, the New 7 Series has already become a success story." At the initial stage, the production of the new 735Li will only be for the domestic Thai market. The export of the car from Rayong plant to ASEAN countries will start in the 3rd quarter next year with Indonesia as announced. Prior to that time BMW Manufacturing, Rayong has scheduled to export the 330i to Indonesia by 1st half next year. For more information, please contact Dr. Wit Sittivaekin Corporate Communications Director BMW (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Tel: 0-2654-3100 Fax: 0-2654-3115 Website: www.bmw.co.th Time Line of BMW Manufacturing, Rayong; October 1998 BMW AG announced the investment of the USD 25 million, for the only wholly owned BMW AG plant in Asia. BMW Manufacturing Thailand, located at Rayong province. May 2000 The Grand Opening of BMW Manufacturing Thailand. The plant started by assembling the two variances of the 3Series, 318iA and 323iA. November 2000 BMW Thailand's president Mr. Karsten Engel announced the establishment of the plant to be 'Munich of Asia' and disclosed BMW Manufacturing Thailand's plan to export cars to other ASEAN countries. April 2001 BMW Manufacturing Thailand received the first prize as the BMW 323i was awarded 'car of the year, in the engine category below 2.4 litre engine displacement'. November 2001; BMW Manufacturing started assembling the 330i. January 2002; Engine plant of BMW Manufacturing started assembling the 4 cylinder engine with valvetronic technology for the 318i. March 2002: The 330i was awarded the car of the year 'best performance sedan' of 2001. July 2002; Dr. Reithofer, the Board member of the BMW Group for Production Worldwide, visited Thailand and announced the additional investment of EUR 15 million for the assembly of the New 7 Series and the new body shop. October 2002; The construction work for the additional facility of the plant for the assembly of the New 7 Series finished. The construction includes the body shop and an additional assembly line. November 2002; The first new BMW 7Series rolled out of the line from Rayong plant. The Kalahari Beige 735Li with chassis number 'DE47013' becomes the first New 7 Series ever built outside Germany. End. -SN-

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