A new family member: The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
Munich - The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo adds an innovative new
concept to the successful BMW 3 Series line-up. The third body variant
in the current model
family combines the Sedan’s dynamic, sporting genes with the
practicality and versatility of the Touring, qualities which are backed
up by a palpable increase in space and driving comfort. The Gran Turismo
exudes aesthetic and emotional appeal, boasts a distinctive presence on
the road and offers
similarly pronounced driving pleasure. All of which allows the new Gran
Turismo to make a compelling case for itself as both an elegant business
carriage and a dynamic, comfortable tourer.
Typical BMW proportions, four doors with
frameless windows, a coupe-style, gently downward-sloping roofline and a
large, automatically opening and closing
tailgate define the distinctive exterior character of the BMW 3 Series
Gran Turismo.
An active rear spoiler – the first of its
type on a BMW – provides visual lightness and reduces lift at touring
speeds. The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is 200 millimetres longer in
total than the BMW 3 Series Touring, comes with a 110-millimetre longer
wheelbase and stands 81 millimetres taller. However, the clever use of
proportions, surfaces and lines ensures that the BMW 3 Series Gran
Turismo is immediately recognisable as a member of the new BMW 3 Series
range.
The load area also reflects the car’s
increased dimensions, its 520 litres of boot capacity even outstripping
that of the BMW 3 Series Touring by 25 litres. The large load aperture
and high-opening tailgate make access easier. Practical standard
features – such as the 40:20:40 split/folding rear seat bench with
folding head restraints and tilt-adjustable backrests (cargo function),
and the two-piece parcel shelf – underscore the impressive functionality
of the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo. The large load area can be utilised in
many different ways, allowing intelligent space management. Practical
features such as lashing points, multifunction hooks and an underfloor
storage compartment make it even more convenient to use, while the LED
strips that illuminate the cargo area emphasise the premium quality of
the 3 Series Gran Turismo.
Customers can choose from a selection of
five powerful, refined and economical engines – covering an output range
from 105 kW/143 hp to 225 kW/306 hp– from the launch of the new BMW 3
Series Gran Turismo. All the powerplants use BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology. The range-topping six-cylinder petrol engine under the
bonnet of the BMW 335i Gran Turismo is joined by the four-cylinder
petrol units in the BMW 328i Gran Turismo and BMW 320i Gran Turismo. The
two 2.0-litre diesel engines powering the BMW 320d Gran Turismo and BMW
318d Gran Turismo round off the line-up at launch. Power is sent to the
rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, although BMW
also offers an eight-speed automatic as an option for all engine
variants. Both gearboxes link up with the fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop
function.
The Apps option and free BMW Connected
application provide access to services such as social networks, web
radio and iPhone calendar functions. Last but not least, information and
office services, and travel and leisure planners using the Google Maps
and Panoramio services, further increase levels of passenger comfort in
the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo.
