2003: Entering the market from a vantage point
October 2003, the first variant of BMW 325i was launched, beginning the history of BMW cars made in China. This model was equipped with BMW’s renowned 2.5L straight six gasoline engine, and was the model of a premium sports sedan.
November 2003, the fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series was launched simultaneously worldwide. The first variant of BMW 530i was equipped with a 3.0L engine and was the most advanced locally produced car in China.
2004: Expanding the range
April 2004, the second variant of the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 318i, was launched equipped with a 2.0L four cylinder gasoline engine.
May 2004, the BMW 520i and BMW 525i of the fifth generation were launched with 2.2L and 2.5L straight six engines respectively, providing customers with further choices with strong dynamics and excellent craftsmanship.
2005: The new generation of the BMW 3 Series, introduction of Active Steering in the BMW 5 Series
September 2005, the new generation BMW 3 Series was launched in the fifth generation of BMW 320i and BMW 325i, with displacements of 2.0L and 2.5L respectively.
December 2005, the all-new BMW 3 Series was expanded, and more variants were launched of the BMW 320i and BMW 325i to further satisfy customer demand.
March 2005, the BMW 530i became the first locally produced car in China to be equipped with the innovative safety feature Active Steering.
2006: The BMW 5 Series enhanced, the BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase Launched
From the beginning of 2006, three all-new magnesium aluminum alloy engines were introduced into the full range of BMW 5 Series cars, including the BMW 530i, BMW 525i and BMW 523i. The BMW 523i was updated with two variants.
October 2006, the BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase which was specially tailored and designed for the Chinese market and customers was launched, marking a milestone in the localization of BMW Brilliance. The new models included: the BMW 523Li, the BMW 525Li, and the BMW 530Li.
2008: The Lifecycle Impetus of the fifth generation of the BMW 3 Series
December 2008, according to the lifecycle plan of the BMW Group, the fifth generation of the BMW 3 Series was comprehensively upgraded in design and equipment. The new BMW 3 Series became even sportier than its predecessor.
2009: More personality, more environmentally friendly, more variants
June 2009, two highly efficient and environmental variants, the new BMW 520Li Vantage and BMW 318i Progress were launched. As the latest variants of the BMW 3 and 5 Series, these models brought BMW closer to customers, enhancing market competitiveness, and expanding customer range.
Mid 2009, the BMW 320i i-Music and BMW 325i i-Sport limited editions were launched.
August 2009, a total of 9 variants of the 2010 BMW 5 Series were launched. The BMW 520Li Luxury was a new variant, while the others were upgraded on the basis of the 09 model.
