5 Series (G30/G31/G38) BMW 5 Series (G30/31/32) Spy Pics & Info Discussion

[domleo999]

The GT would be a difficult proposal to progress because there are limits to the original idea.
You still have to maintain that semi-commanding seating position and extended passenger space whilst trying to simply the roofline to make it less heavy at the rear. We can see that there has been improvement into giving the car a more fast back like shape kind of like an old Saab. With the GT series the biggest hurdle is not to make the car another SUV as there is already a line of models that cater to that segment.

So the future 3GT, what's happening with that? Will it be a 4 series member?

If it stays the same, it makes no sense for this to be a 6 series. There will be no familiarity in the nomenclature

Going to be as messed up as Mercedes previous names

 

[Rainer271]

According to a Motor-Talk user the G31 premiere is probably at the NAIAS 2017 ( January 8th - 22nd 2017 ).

 

[SCOTT27]

G31 will not be offered in the North American market, same goes for the G21 3er Touring.
It will be launched around the time of the NAIAS but premiere in Geneva.

 

[Rainer271]

G31 will not be offered in the North American market, same goes for the G21 3er Touring.
It will be launched around the time of the NAIAS but premiere in Geneva.

This would make sense. It could be the user has got the unverified information with NAIAS and thought it would mean a premiere at this show.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

G31 will not be offered in the North American market, same goes for the G21 3er Touring.
It will be launched around the time of the NAIAS but premiere in Geneva.

Is the G32 6er GT being offered in NA? And if it is, according to your guys' marketing research, how definitive are consumers preference for the GT over the 5er Touring?

 

[SCOTT27]

Well in North America the 3er GT is outselling the Touring as is the six years old X3 and the new X1.
The new X3 is under a year from its debut. As is a new X2.
The SUV is king in America there is no denying it,no escaping from it. Manufacturers are slaves to it.

The new G32 GT carries over the same philosophy as before with its unique driving position and first class ambience. The car is certainly less heavy at the rear than before and its design is well sculpted taking cues from both the 7er and 5er. For many the highlight could be the M650i or even the 630e iPerformance. As engines will be carried over from the 5er and 7er.
It is not a replacement for the 6er Gran Coupe as that will continue with another model.
The 6er GT will also be the showcase for BMW's fuel cell tech developed with Toyota.

 

[SCOTT27]

Another Touring render.

 

[nikola1984]

New fotos:

 

[klier]

G32 6er GT, what a mess. "This is a 6er sheeple, much more premium, expensive and special compared to a simple 5er"

And I can't believe Americans choosing a GT over a Touring. Talk about tasteless.

 

[Rainer271]

BMW 6 Series GT Details — Engines, Equipment, Packages

We recently learned that the often-maligned BMW 5 Series GT would be given a name and design change. The future replacement for the Bavarian Pontiac Aztec, as it’s often called, will soon be the BMW 6 Series GT, a much more coupe-like, sportier car. With a more sweeping roofline and more hatchback-like trunk, the 6 Series GT should be far better looking than the somewhat dumpy-looking 5 Series GT. But now, we’ve come across some new information about engine, equipment and package options.

As far as engines go, there will be the typical suite of BMW’s diesel and petrol engines. For diesel power, there will be a BMW 620d, 630d and top-of-the-line M650d xDrive, the latter using BMW’s newest B57 quad-turbo engine. For petrol power, you can choose from the BMW 630i, 640i and M650i xDrive. The latter will get the same 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 as the new G30 BMW M550i xDrive. The could also be three different plug-in hybrid variants, the BMW 630e, 640e and 650e iPerformance.

As far as packages go, the usual applies here as well. An M Sport package will pack the same sort of aerodynamic kit as the new 5 Series but will come with some cool interior bits, such as Alcantara seats. Two different kinds of air suspension will be available, with one called “Executive Drive”, whatever that means. The 6er GT will also get BMW’s Active Integral Steering, or rear-wheel steering, as an option. Remote Parking will also be an optional feature on the 6 Series GT.

Expect the BMW 6 Series GT to be a sportier, more stylish and more technological car than its 5 Series predecessor. The 5er GT never quite received the love that BMW had hoped it would, so it makes for the Bavarian brand to try and make it a bit more appealing. The 5 Series GT was a low-volume model before, so why not make it an exciting low-volume model?

[Source: Motor.es] / BMWBlog

 

[klier]

Pretty bad chop to be honest.

 

[Rainer271]

Pretty bad chop to be honest.

I hope so!

 

[chonkoa]

G32 6er GT, what a mess. "This is a 6er sheeple, much more premium, expensive and special compared to a simple 5er"

And I can't believe Americans choosing a GT over a Touring. Talk about tasteless.

And you have taste?

 

[TheRadBrad]

I love the Design of my actual F07 (facelifted) much more as the renderings. Step backwards....

 

[Matski]

I love the Design of my actual F07 (facelifted) much more as the renderings. Step backwards....

M-Sport LCI 5GT has a lot of presence, I like it. Pre-face lift, not so much.

 

[klier]

And you have taste?

I am European, of course I have taste.

Relax. Americans in general, hopefully not you......or do you prefer a GT over a Touring as well??

 

[Betty Swollocks]

The 5er GT is easily the worst BMW I've ever driven. Guzzled fuel and had the handling characteristics of a wardrobe.

 

[klier]

Same here, but being driven in one is another story though. Spacious, luxurious and comfortable

 

[TheRadBrad]

 

[Centurion]

The 5er GT is easily the worst BMW I've ever driven. Guzzled fuel and had the handling characteristics of a wardrobe.

Four wheel steering and changes to the wheelbase should make it feel less like riding a rhino.