We Reveal the 2013 BMW 3 Series GT (Gran Turismo)!

gary88 · 12-02-2012, 11:06 PM

Good lord that is ugly.

I'm sure BMW is happy that the 20 people who fit the demographic for this car will buy one though.

ferrari6891 · 12-02-2012, 11:07 PM

I think the M-Sport looks good. Not amazing. Good.

on a side note i think its funny theyre using an ML AMG as the camera car haha

TrueBlue12 · 12-02-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsm511

Right with you on that feeling. Any ideas if this front is similar to the 4 Coupe's? Since they both have that vent in front of the door.

If so the people complaining about the lights connecting to the grill are really gonna throw a fit.

l888apex · 12-02-2012, 11:08 PM

Will it have a better interior compared the F30 sedan, like the 5GT has over the F10?

mPlasticDesign · 12-02-2012, 11:11 PM

I'm sure BWW couldn't care less what I think but the side vent on this and 4 series are ridiculous. I'm predicting dismissal sales.

Jason · 12-02-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsm511

Right with you on that feeling. Any ideas if this front is similar to the 4 Coupe's? Since they both have that vent in front of the door.

The 3 Series variants all share a very similar front end (as seen on the 3GT). But, the 4 Series Coupe will get a significantly sleeker and sportier front fascia to set it apart.

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Originally Posted by TrueBlue12

If so the people complaining about the lights connecting to the grill are really gonna throw a fit.

The 4 Series Coupe has always been known to have its headlights also connecting to the kidney grilles.

DerekS · 12-02-2012, 11:13 PM

In the mid-90s, BMW tried selling a 3 Series hatchback in Canada. Very few were sold. The 5er GT has been another dud here.
I do not believe this 3er GT hatchback would sell well in North America. How many luxury hatchbacks do you see on North American roads ? GM is having a really tough time giving away the Volt hatchback ! Perhaps the Chinese market would welcome the 3er GT ?

pharding · 12-02-2012, 11:14 PM

I do not understand why 5er and 3er GT models look clunky compared to the Audi A7. The black trim on the vent is not cool.

Mo_power · 12-02-2012, 11:15 PM

ugly, just like their last gt

MoeM3Power · 12-02-2012, 11:20 PM

I'm not fan of GT but I am only fine with BMW 6 series GC. Check 6 series GC with Vossen rims, it look nice!

http://www.vossenwheels.com/gallery/FileUpload/Gallery/BMW_5%20Series_VVSCV3_5d9.jpg

jayparry · 12-02-2012, 11:21 PM

BMW has lost the plot.

JCM · 12-02-2012, 11:21 PM

antzcrashing · 12-02-2012, 11:23 PM

I approve of this car. Much more sleek than the 5GT. Don't like the side vent though

Seagull · 12-02-2012, 11:24 PM

Pass

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 12-02-2012, 11:24 PM

It's awful.

Christian.F · 12-02-2012, 11:24 PM

Definitely looks better than the 5GT... The silver Msport isn't too bad...

spiike32 · 12-02-2012, 11:26 PM

Acura ruined their beautiful and well selling 3G TL and TL-S for the atrocious 4G TL. The forum (which I know only represents like 1% of buyers) was like WTF and the market responded with WTF.

I feel like BMW is doing that to our cherished 3. Learn from other people's mistakes BMW!

edit I also owned an e36 318ti, and that hatchback was ugly then and this hatch hasn't improved. end rant.

M3_WC · 12-02-2012, 11:27 PM

I am sorry but that deserves a...LOL

M3_WC · 12-02-2012, 11:28 PM

Oh and that side vent looks even worse on a finished car.

mkoesel · 12-02-2012, 11:29 PM

Whereas the 5GT is somewhat less attractive than a Panamera, I actually like this 3GT more than that car, aesthetically speaking. I suppose that's faint praise. But they've definitely made some progress with the greenhouse.

As with the 4, I'm not sure I "get" the new fender vent element, but the satin one helps deflect the attention at least.

ZMM_OMG · 12-02-2012, 11:29 PM

Blech. I'd rather have the Touring.

mashimarho · 12-02-2012, 11:31 PM

Hmm... Interesting

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spiike32 Major 83 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: Mineral White F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL iTrader: (9)	Acura ruined their beautiful and well selling 3G TL and TL-S for the atrocious 4G TL. The forum (which I know only represents like 1% of buyers) was like WTF and the market responded with WTF. I feel like BMW is doing that to our cherished 3. Learn from other people's mistakes BMW! edit I also owned an e36 318ti, and that hatchback was ugly then and this hatch hasn't improved. end rant. __________________ Current: Tesla Model 3 Performance Retired: F80 M3, FBO 335i, 318ti, C7 Stingray
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