BMW 3-Series GT spied
BMW 3-Series GT spied Part saloon, part estate and part coupe – BMW’s junior GT is coming and these are the pictures that prove it.
The 3-Series is crossing over into a whole new niche! Back in November last year we broke the story that a crossover based on the next-generation 3-Series, and in the mould of the 5-Series GT, was on the way. And these are the spy shots that prove it.
Despite wearing heavy camouflage, the newcomer’s silhouette is clearly visible and marks a departure for the huge-selling 3-Series family. The aim is to pitch this as a more premium alternative to saloon, coupe and touring variants – adding extra practicality without losing any of the standard model’s driver appeal.
Just like the 5-Series GT it will feature a raised seating position for rear passengers, sliding back seats and the same two-stage rear hatch, first seen on the Skoda Superb. Just like the touring model it will be based on a slightly stretched platform to maximise rear space.
Both rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive versions will be available, with power coming from a range of BMW’s latest four and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, including the new four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbo engine recently introduced on the X1.
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The car will be characterised by short overhangs, an interpretation of BMW’s latest family face, already seen on the 5-Series, and the coupe-like roofline that flows neatly into the bootlid.
Expect to see the production model debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, before the new 3-Series saloon arrives in 2012. Â
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