BMW 3-series GT launch at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo

BMW has revealed the cars it will be displaying at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo. The Bavarian carmaker is all set to launch the new 3-series GT and display the M6 Gran Coupe, new X5 and the i8 hybrid sportscar at the Expo in February. 

The 3-series GT is 200mm longer, 50mm taller and 17 mm wider than the 3-series sedan and the wheelbase is also longer by 110mm. It makes the 3-series GT slot right between the 3-series and 5-series making it an ideal choice for the practical luxury car buyer who wants more than an X1 or a 3-series.

Also, what’s commendable about the 3-series GT is the proportions, which is not as bulbous and ungainly as the 5-series GT. The raised GT gets a welcome addition that compliments our bad roads – a higher set driver’s seat. You don’t have to stretch your neck from the driver’s seat of the 3-series GT making it a relaxed car to drive in our congested pothole filled cities. It is also ideal for long distance road trips as the rear seats get more legroom and headroom due to the increased wheelbase and it also gets a 520-litre boot. What’s more… the seats split and fold flat to increase boot space to 1600 litres! 

The 3-series GT will most likely come with the same engine line-up as the 3-series. The 328i 248PS 4-cylinder petrol and the 320d 187 PS 4-cylinder diesel should make it to the 3-series GT and keeping in mind its touring capabilities, the car could also come with the 4-cylinder 325d 221 PS engine as the top-end version.

BMW will also display the i8 hybrid sportscar at the expo. The i8 has a combined power output of 367 PS from the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor. You will also get to see the new X5 at the BMW enclosure and the hot 568 PS M6 Gran Coupe.

Mini will display its new Mini hatchback, convertible and Countryman and also a range of accessories for the Countryman SUV from John Cooper Works.