- For: Luggage space, interior quality, equipment
- Against: Awkward styling, heavy, 5 Series is cheaper
- Verdict: Buy a 5 Series Touring instead
If you’re struggling to place the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, it’s best to view it as a fusion of the 5 Series Touring estate and 7 Series saloon.
On paper, this sounds like a winning combination. Its boot can swallow 610 litres of luggage, which is more than the 5 Series Touring, while the cabin offers the same luxury and opulence you’ll find in the flagship 7 Series.
It’s only when you start to digger a little deeper that the appeal of the 6 Series Gran Turismo begins to unravel.
For a start, it’s expensive. Prices start at £44,000, which is around £4,000 more than the better looking 5 Touring.
It’s also heavier than both the 5 and 7, which only serves to blunt the performance and dilute BMW’s famed sporty handling characteristics.
A fine car in isolation, then, but there are better options in the BMW range.
KEY INFO
- Launched: 2017
- Facelifted: TBC
- Due for replacement: TBC
- Warranty: 3 years / unlimited miles