BMW has released details and images of its new 3 Series Gran Turismo. Stylistically, itstill represents a tantalising melange of coupe, sedan and station wagon cues.

Much like the facelift ofthe F30-generation BMW 3 Series, the GT variantfeatures only minorchanges to its exterior appearance. Most of the enhancements come in the form of technology updates and the inclusion of new engines from BMW.

Longer 3 GT

Length-wise the facelifted GT is 200 mm longer than before thanks, in part, to itswheelbase beinglengthened by 110 mm. There is more legroom for rear occupants and the luggage bay is claimedto hold 520 litres with the rear seats up and 1600 litres with the seatbackfolded down.

LED headlamps are now fitted as standard on the Gran Turismo,LED foglights are available and rear LED lights top off the exterior changes.

Updatesto the interior include the latest version of BMW’s navigation system. Wireless charging for your Smartphone is also available.

New engines

The range of new engines for the South African market consists of two all-new petrol units developing 135 kW and 240kW and one turbodiesel engine producing 140kW. The focus of the new engines was reducedfuel consumption and in the 320d GT, there is said to be a 13.8% improvement inefficiency. The 320i GranTurismo and 320d GranTurismo come as standard with the six-speed manual gearbox, but can also be ordered with the eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission as an option. The BMW340i GranTurismo exclusively features the Steptronic automatic as standard.

3 Series GT prices in South Africa

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