BMW sales grow over 17% in Jan-Sep

German luxury carmaker BMW said on Thursday that its sales grew by 17.3 per cent in January-September 2017 compared to the same period last year, driven by robust sales of all new BMW 5 series sedan.

The company has so far delivered 7,138 cars to customers in the current year.

"This radical growth is a result of our all-round strategy, our resolute approach in its implementation and our absolute commitment to our customers and their needs," BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah said in a statement.

With the all-new BMW 5 Series, the company expects nothing less, he added.

"With this car, we have once again set the benchmark in all areas," Pawah said.