BMW 5-Series GT Car - June 2024 

The Gran Turismo from BMW 5 Series is a luxurious high performance vehicle which will transform long journeys in to an enjoyable and comfortable experience. Looking back in the history of this Munich based automobile manufacturer, provides a clear picture of the driving delight it has been providing since many years. Nowadays it has been observed that this automobile manufacturing giant is trying to come up with something new, one that mixes luxury with power and toughness. The Gran Turismo is one such car where one would be thrilled to find the perfect blend of power with luxury. 

BMW 5-Series GT’s exteriors will definitely make a person love it without any doubt, the moment they set their eyes on it. The front portion of the car seems like a combination of the new 5 series and that of the X family, offering it with a long front. An aggressive look is provided to the car with its front reverse-raked grille and wraparound headlamps. The rear section of the car looks awesome with its beefy and modern looks and enhances the overall beauty of the car. With its tall structure like that of an SUV, lengthy wheelbase and wide features, the Gran Turismo definitely ensures a smooth comfortable ride even on Indian roads. 

Speaking of its interiors, this car has huge cabin space and is up to the standard to compete with a car of the BMW 7 series. There are two rows of seats capable of accommodating 4 persons but an additional 5th person can be easily accommodated with the armrest in the rear seat being lifted. Apart from that the rear seats of the car can be moved backward and forward, and the backrests can be adjusted electronically. The car has so much cabin space that a little push to the front seat creates enough space for a person to comfortably stretch out. Boot space can be maximized by folding the backrests of the rear seat and the boot features twin gate openings with two buttons separately. 

BMW’s Gran Turismo come with a four valve 3.0 litre V8 diesel engine which churns out at 4000rpm a power of 240 horsepower and a maximum torque of 520Nm at 1750rpm. This can be considered as a huge amount of power which can turn this luxurious car into a monster. It can attain a speed of 100km/hr in just 7.18 seconds but once inside the car it will seem a lot faster. The powerful engine of the Gran Turismo is complemented by an eight speed auto box which helps in shifting the gears in a smooth, efficient and quick way. One can expect fuel economy of 12kmpl on highways and 8kmpl on the city roads and the overall mileage is around 10kmpl.

    

Coming to the drive quality of the car, it has been observed that the seats of the car are higher than that of a 5 series and also has a roof. But the engine, suspension and floor are still low which lends to its unique driving characteristics. The front suspension with double wishbone and air suspension with self leveling functionality provides the car with an impeccable quality of drive. Even if the vehicle is at high speed, one cannot feel any bump, offering the occupants of the car with an absolutely delightful ride. Riding it through tight corners might pose some problems but the Dynamic Drive Facility introduced in the car helps in dealing with such situations. There are 3 modes offered by the DDF which include normal, sport and sport+ and one can accordingly choose among them. 

Like most of the BMW cars, this car also comes loaded with some interesting features to make the ride even more enjoyable. The features consist of iDrive, television function, 6-CD changer, couple of rear displays, and the list goes on. The navigation system included in the car boasts of an HD display and presents information in a comprehensive manner. The rear door sun blinds and the sunroof adds a lot of lavishness and sophistic look to the car. Overall it can be said that this car has not left many places to complain about and is truly one of the most desirable cars for Indian conditions.