THE SUPERB 3

SERIES GT

USED-CARS

The BMW 3 Series GT encompasses features halfway between

a ‘station wagon’ and a ‘crossover’ and is mounted modified 3-

Series platform making it 20 cms longer and 8 cms taller than

a standard 3-Series sedan.

The extra space benefits the four occupants aboard as the

seats are 5.8 cms higher than in the 3-Series and rear

legroom has been increased by 7.1 cms.

The added space enables the GT to offer .52 cubic meters of

cargo space, making it slightly roomier than the 3-Series

Sport Wagon.

Up to 1.61 cubic meters of trunk space can be obtained by

folding down the 40/20/40 split reach bench seat, and an

electronic tailgate works with LED lighting that illuminates

the cargo area and four tie-down hooks to make carrying

bulky items with ease.

When viewed from the front, the 3-Series GT

wears a conservative design that borrows

numerous styling cues from the 3-Series sedan

but frameless windows and a more muscular

overall look give the hatchback an identity of

its own. Around back, the GT features a

sloping roofline that gives it a noticeably

sportier silhouette than the larger 5-Series GT.

Insider, the driver-oriented dashboard is nearly

identical to the one found in the 3-Series. It

features a 16.5 cm colour display for the latest

generation of BMW's ‘ConnectedDrive’

infotainment system, as well as Bluetooth and

USB connectivity.

‘ConnectedDrive’ enables the passengers to

get directions with real-time traffic

information, surf the internet on the go,

change the climate control settings or pick a

different radio station by either using the

touch screen, the iDrive knob mounted next to

the gear selector or the voice control system.

The dash-mounted screen also displays album

covers and the images transmitted by the rear

view camera.

The entry-level 328i is offered with a 2.0 litre

four-cylinder engine that uses a twin-scroll

turbocharger to make 176 Kw power, while the

more expensive 335i utilizes a 3.0-liter

turbocharged straight-six that makes 221

Kw.An eight-speed automatic transmission

sends power to all four wheels via BMW's

xDrive all-wheel drive system.

The 3-Series GT comes standard with a

start/stop system that cuts the engine at idle

and a ‘Brake Energy Regeneration’ that stores

kinetic energy generated when the car is

braking and uses it to power the electrical

system whenever possible.

The 3-Series GT is available in the same trim

levels as the 3-Series sedan: Standard, Sport

Line, Luxury Line, Modern Line and M Sport.

The Sport Line model is easily distinguishable

from other trim levels because it adds high-

gloss black exterior moulding, a nine-slat grille

with a chrome surround and piece of black

trim on the rear bumper. Inside, black seats

with red accents create a sporty ambiance

and shift paddles mounted behind the steering

wheel can be ordered at an extra cost.

The Luxury Line

Gets chrome trim on both bumpers and

around the windows,

An 11-slat grille and chrome exhaust tips,

and

Available trim-specific 18- and 19-inch alloy

wheels finish off the upmarket look.

The opulent treatment continues on the

inside with chrome bezels for the air vents,

seats with special stitching and real wood

trim.

The Modern Line

Chrome trim on the outside and special air

intakes on the front bumper,

Can be fitted with specific turbine-style 18-

and 19-inch wheels.

Light-coloured dashboard comes standard,

The steering wheel can be ordered in two

colours and three different trim materials are

available.

The M Sport

A model-specific body kit that includes a

front apron, side skirts and an air diffuser

mounted in the rear bumper, giving the

performance-focused hatchback a more

aggressive look than the other trim levels.

A lowered and stiffened suspension

provides a more responsive handling that is

complemented by a track-inspired steering

wheel and M trim pieces inside and out.

M Sport buyers can order the GT in an eye-

catching trim-specific colour called Estoril

Blue, and the Sport Line's shift paddles are

available as an option.

All models come with an active rear spoiler, a

first on a BMW that extends at 110 kmh to

reduce drag.

Safety features include:

Dual front, front-side and full-length side

curtain airbags

Traction and stability control systems and a

tire pressure monitoring system.

Optional safety features include a Lane

Departure Warning system, BMW's Active

Blind Spot Detection and a Forward

Collision Warning system.

The one-of-a-kind BMW 3-Series GT doesn't

have any direct competition but customers

can compare it to the 3-Series Sport Wagon.

It is slightly smaller than the GT inside but it

can be ordered with a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel, a

mill that will not be offered on the five-door

hatchback.