BMW 3 series GT unveiled

BMW Motors keep adding new cars in its range. This time BMW added a new model to the 3-series global line-up for the first time. Makers of this car claim that 3-series GT mixes the dynamics of the 3-series saloon with the practicality of the 3-series Touring and the looks of a coupé. Five-seat 3-series GT will be available with five engine options from launch, including a 302bhp 335i range-topper.

Dimension of BMW 3-series GT 2013 is 4824mm long, 1828mm wide and 1508mm high, the 3-series GT is 200mm longer, 17mm wider and 79mm taller than the 3-series Touring. Moreover, wheelbase is 110mm longer at 2920mm, the upshot of which is 70mm more legroom for rear passengers, more than in a 5-series saloon.

Boot capacity of this car is also commendable. It is more than 3-series Touring by 25 litres to 520 litres. The split rear bench folds 40/20/40 to further improve the car’s LED strip light-illuminated loading area up to 1600 litres. A low-loading lip and wide boot opening also improve the car’s ability to carry bulky loads. An electric tailgate is standard.

Design of 3-series GT is much glossier than that of the bulky 5-series GT. Sloping roofline, frameless doors and an active rear spoiler that automatically raises at speeds above 68mph are main designing features. Furthermore, the driving position is raised by 59mm over the standard 3-series. According to the company, three adults can easily sit on the rear bench in comfort.International launch line-up of rear-drive 3-series GT includes three petrol models (320i, 328i and 335i) and two diesels (318d and 320d). A turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine is offered with 181bhp in the 320i and 242bhp in the 328i.

A 302bhp turbocharged 3.0-litre unit powers the 335i model, which can take the car 0-100kph in just 5.4sec when equipped with the standard eight-speed automatic gearbox (all other engines have a six-speed manual as standard, with the eight-speed auto’ optional).