BMW has given the Gran Turismo version of the 3-Series a facelift following last year’s mid-cycle refresh. The interior and exterior changes are not much as the spacious GT received updates to engines, technologies alongside new colours as similar to the rest of its 3-Series siblings.
On the outside, the 2017 BMW 3-Series has mild upgrades to the standard LED headlamps and fog lamps besides minor revisions to the LED rear tail lamp fixtures and the bumpers up front and rear on all but the M Sport versions.
The latter gets an exclusive Estoril Blue colour in addition to a couple of metallic paint jobs, new wheel rims, interior trim strips and new upholstery for the remaining models.
The interiors have been provided with material upgrades for enhanced up market feel. The detailed changes are chrome accents around controls and dials, decoration to wood elements and leather trims which are described to take the 3-Series GT to a next level. The Air Conditioning system is incorporated with new colour LCD display, updated infotainment system and switchgear.
The 3-Series GT measures 4,824 mm in length offering for extra legroom at the back compared to the standard model. Due to the increased length, it has become 110 mm longer in wheelbase at a total of 2,920 mm while the minimum bootspace capacity is 520 litres and can be propped up to 1,600 litres.
The new 3-Series GT will come equipped with upgraded turbocharged petrol engines. However, these mechanical updates are restricted to Europe and some other overseas markets. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit in the 320i will have 184 PS, 2.0-litre four-pod engine in the 330i will develop 252 PS and the larger 3.0-litre inline six in the 335i will produce 326 PS.
There’s a new addition to the diesel range as the new 2.0-litre four-pod mill in the 325d will make 224 PS. Other four diesel versions pump out maximum output in the range between 150 PS and 313 PS. The entire petrol powered 3 Series GTs can be ordered with the BMW xDrive while the 335d features a standard four-wheel drive system.
The 320i, 318d and 320d comes with standard six-speed manual and eight-speed auto ‘box as option. BMW says the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions will be low from 4.5% in the 318d to 13.8% in the 320d despite the increase in power. The technological updates are provided to Auto Start Stop function, ECO PRO mode, Brake Energy Regeneration, etc.
2017 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Facelift Image Gallery
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