(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Qatar ranked among the top five growth markets for BMW Group in the Middle East, achieving a 12 percent increase in sales for BMW and Mini in 2013. The BMW 3 Series led sales in the premium mid-size segment, accounting for a 53 percent sales growth, compared to 2012. The flagship BMW 7 Series scored high with a 19 percent sales increase and the BMW X5 an 8 percent growth.
The series of convertibles, Coupe's and Gran Coupés saw sales go up by 91 percent in 2013. Rounding off the success was the BMW X3 and BMW 1 Series which grew by 91 percent and 54 percent, respectively
Mini sales climbed 18 percent in 2013.
Alfardan Automobiles is the exclusive and official importer for BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce cars, and BMW motorcycles in Qatar. BMW said in a statement that the strong growth signaled the importance and strength of the Qatari market and the growing appetite for luxury vehicles in Qatar.
Commenting on the company's exceptional performance, Mohamed Kandeel, General Manager of Alfardan Automobiles, said: "Our continuous growth year after year demonstrates the success of BMW Group vehicles here in Qatar. Furthermore, the desire of our Qatari customers for the best in motoring is clearly evident by the growth of our high-end models. The 2013 growth we achieved reflects our commitment in offering our customers the latest and best vehicles and we are confident that we will continue to carry forward this success into 2014.
"Mini enjoyed yet another successful year in Qatar. The MINI Cooper S Roadster saw exceptional growth since its launch in 2012 - offering cutting-edge design, typically MINI characteristics, and an appealing driving experience," said Kandeel
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