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Is BMW a Foreign Car?

Head on image of a 2020 BMW X5

BMW is short for Bayerische Motoren Werke, and if you’ve got an eye for languages, you might be able to recognize this name as German! Yes, BMW is and always has been based in Bavaria, a state in southeastern Germany. However, the answer to the question, “Is BMW a foreign car?” may not be as straightforward as you’d expect! Keep reading to learn more.



What Country Makes BMW?

This Bavarian car company’s manufacturing line is spread out across five different countries, on three continents. So if you drive with BMW on the roads near Chula Vista, there’s a chance that your vehicle was manufactured, wholly or in part, in Germany, China, Mexico, South Africa, or the United States.

The largest BMW plant is located in Greer, South Carolina.  The Spartanburg plant assembles the BMW X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and XM Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes and their variants using a combination of US origin and imported parts and components.

Is My BMW Foreign?

Is BMW foreign?

We know you’ll be impressed with the way these coupes and Sport Activity Vehicles® handle the roads near Encinitas and Carlsbad. After all, when you see the BMW logo, you know you’re dealing with an Ultimate Driving Machine®. Check out our guide to BMW reliability to learn more.

Test Drive a BMW at BMW of San Diego

Are you ready to get behind the wheel? It’s easy to get excited about what’s on offer when you check out our new vehicle specials. Interested in learning more about the BMW brand? We can help with that, too.

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