BMW 3 Series GT

Summary

BMW has revised the 3 Series GT after its launch around three years ago. The GT series had been introduced to India with the 5 Series first. The car was big and spacious but costed a bomb. With the 3 Series GT coming in, the GT badge became more affordable. This is a mid-life upgrade with a facelift and a few changes on the equipment list.

The 3 GT sits half a segment above the 3 Series or the Mercedes C-Class and lower than the Mercedes E-Class and the Audi A6 and hence doesn’t have any direct competition. The added space in the back and in the boot has pushed many to opt for the 3 GT rather than the 3 Series sedan.

Exterior

The LED headlamps are all new but retain the signature twin rings accompanying the kidney grille on the front fascia. It looks almost the same as the 3 series sedan but gets new bumpers in the front as well as in the back. The 3 Series GT stands out when you move on to the sides as the roof extends further back and slopes in to the boot like a coupe. The facelift will also come with a new design of alloys. The deployable hidden spoiler will continue to adorn the notchback-like boot lid. The tail lamps are again signature BMW and the car looks big from behind due to the high boot.

Interior

The 3 GT cabin is spacious and luxurious. The understated dark interior exudes comfort and quality and now gets some new equipment. The infotainment interface has been revamped with a new screen and software and gets USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity including a GPS navigation system. The front seats are electrically adjustable and it gets electrically adjustable and retractable wing mirrors and a sunroof as well. Cruise control, dual-zone climate control along with start-stop button and keyless entry are standard. It has more interior space thanks to the seats that can be pushed back due to the added length and extended roofline. The boot space is also better than the 2 Series.

It comes with 6 airbags standard along with driving aids like ABS, EBD, traction control, hill-hold control et al in addition to the structural safety that is built in from the design stages.

Engine and Transmission

The 3 GT will be offered with the same existing 2.0-litre diesel engine that develops 184bhp of power and 380Nm of torque mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox driving the rear wheels. You can also opt for the sporty 248bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that also powers the right set of wheels through an eight-speed manual gearbox as well.

Mileage

The 1995 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 19 kmpl in city and 21 kmpl on highways, while the Petrol variant offers a mileage of 14 kmpl on urban roads and 16 kmpl on freeways, respectively.