BEIJING, October 10 (InfoChina) – BMW Group plans to launch three upgraded models in Series 5 in China and Brilliance-BMW, a joint venture of BMW and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: CBA), is designated to be the producer, according to BMW China.

BMW 530Li, BMW 525Li, and BMW 523Li, are lengthened luxury commercial sedans in BMW Series 5 with long wheelbases, so as to better meet Chinese consumers’ appetites for comfort and large space at the back seats.

       The new models are decorated with precious Dakota feather, 8-inch screens on the back of the front seats and a fridge between the back seats. They are equipped with the most advanced vertical six-cylinder engines with an output capacity ranging from 177-258 horsepower. Their maximum speed may reach 250 kilometers per hour.

       The new models are expected to make their first appearance during the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition on November 18-27, 2006.