Bollywood Actor Kunal Khemu's Latest Car Shows That ̱He's A Lifelong BMW Fan
Generally, Bollywood celebrities are not very brand loyal when it comes to luxury cars. They tend to buy the latest and most luxurious models available in the market. However, there are some purists who love specific brands, and one such B-Town star is Kunal Khemu. Recently, after buying the electric scooter from BMW, the CE-02, the actor has bought himself a brand-new Rs 1.5 crore BMW X7 luxury SUV. He also owns a BMW R 1250 GS adventure motorcycle as well.
The images of Kunal Khemu taking delivery of his BMW X7 luxury SUV have been shared on Instagram by BMW Infinity Cars on their page. The actor, in the images, can be seen getting handed over a bouquet and a gift hamper from the BMW dealership staff, who arrived at his residence to hand over the car to him. The actor also sat in the driver’s seat and was seen checking out the features offered.
From the images, we can note that the actor has bought himself the BMW X7 finished in the classy BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue metallic shade. As for the interior, the X7 comes equipped with tan leather upholstery and contrast stitching. The details of the exact variant chosen by Kunal Khemu have not been reported.
The BMW X7 starts at Rs 1.25 crore and goes all the way up to Rs 1.30 crore. In terms of highlights, the X7 comes with a split LED headlight design, chrome-garnished air vents, and 3D tail lamps. On the inside, it comes loaded with dual screens on the dashboard: a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit. What makes this setup even more interesting is that it is curved.
Other notable highlights include a panoramic sunroof, 14-color ambient lighting, a digital key, multi-zone climate control, seat ventilation, and electrically adjustable driver and passenger seats. Safety features include multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, dynamic stability control (DSC), and cornering brake control (CBC). Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), such as adaptive cruise control and driver drowsiness detection, are also available.
The BMW X7 is offered with two engine options. The first is the 3.0-litre in-line 6-cylinder turbo petrol motor, which makes 381 PS and 520 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the other option is a 3.0-litre diesel in-line 6-cylinder turbo, which produces 340 PS and 700 Nm of peak torque. Both engines get a 48V mild hybrid system and an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard.
Apart from the BMW X7, Kunal Khemu also owns a BMW R 1250 GS, as he is an avid adventure motorcycle enthusiast. Khemu regularly rides his Rs 23 lakh BMW R 1250 GS on adventure rides. This motorcycle is the top-of-the-line ADV from the brand and comes powered by a 1,254 cc Boxer engine capable of making 135 PS and 143 Nm of peak torque at 6,250 rpm. The motor comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
Recently, Kunal Khemu also became the first Bollywood celebrity to buy a BMW CE-02 electric scooter. He was seen riding it casually around Mumbai. This electric scooter from BMW costs Rs 4.5 lakh. It comes equipped with a 3.92 kWh battery pack (a pack of two 1.96 kWh batteries), which generates a maximum of 15 PS and 55 Nm of peak torque.