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The 6 Series Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe are now part of the new 8 Series lineup. This effectively means that the unpopular Gran Turismo will remain the only member of BMW’s 6er family. We were all surprised to see the Bavarians introduce a second generation of their midsize liftback two years ago. These spy shots show that BMW has already begun to make some changes.
It appears that we are dealing with a discrete mid-cycle refresh of Gran Turismo’s headlights, though they may be quite different from the current model. We are concerned about the potential size increase of the kidneys due to the new LED pattern for daytime running lights. The disguise on the front grille is making us nervous.
New 7 Series facelift. We are not expecting any major changes to the front bumper The prototype’s back is pretty standard, as the existing taillights are still there. The production-ready vehicle will likely get new graphics for the LED rear lights. The rear bumper looks the same as before, except for some visual changes that are hidden beneath the swirly camo. There is nothing to cause you to rush to your BMW dealer to place an order for 6 Series GT.
We’ll be seeing whatever BMW has to offer in interior updates on the 5 Series Sedan facelift that we recently tested as a plug-in hybrid. The latest digital instrument clusters and the most current iDrive infotainment systems should be included in the goodies. BMW will likely pack more technology into its new GT, given the way premium automakers do business.
No 3 Series GT replacement is in sight, so the 6 Series GT will continue to be the only Gran Turismo in BMW’s portfolio. How long? It’s not possible to predict when a next-gen model will be available, but the fact that an upgrade for the current model is in the works means that you can still get one within the next 2 to 3 years.