2015 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Need a little more practicality than you see in BMW’s 3 Series sedan, but the 3 Series wagon still doesn’t turn you on? Check out the 2015 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo. A little longer, a little higher and packing some added cargo capacity, the 5-seat performance-oriented 3 Series Gran Turismo (hereafter called simply GT) midsize hatchback successfully negotiates the fine line between too big and too small, too posh and too plain, and of course too expensive and costly enough to broadcast success. Based on the traditional 3 Series lineup, the 3 Series GT debuted for the 2014 model year and boasts but one noteworthy change for 2015.
Like its legendary siblings, this plush hatchback comes in 2 basic trim levels: the 328i xDrive and the 335i xDrive. Both trim levels return sporting the standard xDrive full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) traction advantage, and each can again be upgraded to available Luxury, Sport and M Sport iterations.
With its added length and height, Beemer's 3 Series GT offers not only more cabin room, especially for rear-seat denizens, but 56.5 cubic feet of cargo space (with the rear seatbacks folded) as well. That’s 3.5 additional cubes of cargo-carrying capacity than its 3 Series wagon cousin.
Standard power for the 2015 328i xDrive, meanwhile, remains a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder (I4) gasoline engine that combines with the standard 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission for 240 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel estimates remain an impressive 22 mpg city/33 highway in this AWD hatchback, but remember to fill up only with premium unleaded gas. For 2015, this peppy 4-banger is offered in a green-leaning Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) format that further inhibits emissions to conform with, for instance, California emissions standards. Don’t worry, however: you still get the same power and mileage numbers from the tweaked I4.
Moving up to the 335i xDrive gets you a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 gasoline engine, again mated to the 8-speed shiftable automatic. Look for 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque from this peppy 6-banger to the tune of 22/30, again burning only premium unleaded.
Standard appearance features in the 2015 328i xDrive include 17-inch alloy wheels, a power liftgate, power sunroof and heated power-adjustable mirrors. The 335i xDrive trim level, differs only in that 18-inch alloy wheels are standard.
Inside, both trim levels feature standard leatherette upholstery, power-adjustable front seats with memory for driver’s settings, full power accessories, cruise control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and telescoping tilt-wheel steering.
Techno-bling for each iteration includes Bimmer’s iDrive infotainment interface boasting a standard 6.5-inch display, as well as a premium audio system sporting 9 speakers, a single-CD player, HD Radio and iPod integration.
Driving your new 3 Series Gran Turismo away in the available Luxury Line garb means piloting a 328i xDrive that now struts 18-inch alloy wheels even as it, along with its 335i sibling, comes spiffed up with chrome exterior trim pieces, genuine wood cabin accents and a high-gloss black B-pillar.
The optional Sport Line, meantime, adds a gloss-black grille, anthracite headliner, sport i-cluster instrument panel and a sport steering wheel to each trim, while the also-optional M Sport package tosses in up-styled 18-inch wheels, an aerodynamic body kit, M steering wheel and further upgrades to the instrument cluster.
Further extra-cost add-ons include a bunch of packages offering extras like GPS navigation, heated front and rear seats, leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, 8.8-inch iDrive display, satellite radio and BMW Apps for, needless to say, smartphone connectivity. Additionally, a rear-view camera, accompanies front and rear parking sensors, included in the Driver Assistance Package. The Driver Assistance Plus Package also throws in blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure alerts, not to mention a top-down camera system to ease parking chores.
The available Dynamic Handling Package, furthermore, equips your new 3 Series GT with variable-ratio power steering and adaptive suspension dampers, while various standalone options for each trim include a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, adaptive cruise control (with forward-collision warning) and an automated parallel-parking system.
Finally, standard safety stuff aboard each 2015 3 Series GT includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection and front side-mounted airbags. Of course, daytime running lights and front fog/driving lights remain standard lineup-wide, as do turn-signal-integrated mirrors, BMW Assist emergency communications and alerts, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm. Oh, and the 335i xDrive also boasts standard self-leveling high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights.
User reviews for 2015 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
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by Charles T
Feb 01, 2023
Its really a great drive. The features are BMW ; quality, refined and meets all of my expectations. Id compare Its looks to the Audi A5 but its ride second to none.Feb 01, 2023
by Jennifer L
Jul 27, 2022
I was very disappointed in the car once I saw it… the rims where horrible & too many scratches all over the car. Jul 27, 2022
by Elle T
May 25, 2022
I love this car dont get me wrong it is practical, it is sporty it is exactly what I need but it also famously leaks out of every gasket in the engine.
So do with that what you want. I did give one a test drive and I had it pre-inspected and the number that I was negotiating was a lot less than they were willing to sell it for because the engine didnt have perfect compression and the repair costs were a bit of a mystery without completely taking it apart.May 25, 2022
User rating:
by Charles T
Feb 01, 2023
Its really a great drive. The features are BMW ; quality, refined and meets all of my expectations. Id compare Its looks to the Audi A5 but its ride second to none.Feb 01, 2023
by Jennifer L
Jul 27, 2022
I was very disappointed in the car once I saw it… the rims where horrible & too many scratches all over the car. Jul 27, 2022
by Elle T
May 25, 2022
I love this car dont get me wrong it is practical, it is sporty it is exactly what I need but it also famously leaks out of every gasket in the engine.
So do with that what you want. I did give one a test drive and I had it pre-inspected and the number that I was negotiating was a lot less than they were willing to sell it for because the engine didnt have perfect compression and the repair costs were a bit of a mystery without completely taking it apart.May 25, 2022
by Mark C
Feb 12, 2022
The BMW 328i Gran Turismo is absolutely beautiful and fun to drive. It has all the bells and whistles except remote start. In cold weather its almost a NecessityFeb 12, 2022
by John E. S
Jul 21, 2021
BMW quality and performance. A midsize car with 7 Series backseat roomJul 21, 2021
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2015 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Pricing
Original MSRP
$41,850 to $47,250Price range
$11,161 to $12,051Average price on CG
$11,161YoY price change
$11,944 to $11,161Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 205 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 205 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing