2017 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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While largely related to the normal 3 Series, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo (GT) is marketed as a separate model for the most part, having been introduced in 2013. While it’s called a GT, it’s basically a larger hatchback version of the 3 Series, almost like a fancier Honda Accord Crosstour. The GT has a longer wheelbase than the normal 3 Series, and it's both taller and wider as well. For 2017, the 3 Series GT doesn’t look much different up top, but there are significant changes under the hood that have resulted in new trim names: the 330i xDrive, at $43,650, and the 340i xDrive, at $49,350. New 19-inch wheels are available, while matte-chrome exterior trim and LED headlights are now standard.
BMW’s new modular engine architecture includes a 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder (B46) and a 3.0-liter turbo straight-six (B58). The four goes into the 330i, formerly known as the 328i, and makes 248 hp, up from 240 in the old car. The six in the 340i, meanwhile, makes 320 hp, compared to 300 hp in the 335i that it replaces. Expect fuel economy to be in the low 20s for city driving and low 30s on the highway. Automatic stop/start also comes on the 3 Series GT but can be disabled. The Gran Turismo comes only with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive and the only available transmission is an 8-speed automatic, placing this car firmly in the luxury camp rather than on BMW’s sporty side.
Steering is by electric power assist, and the 3 Series GT can be had with an Adaptive M suspension that is set 10mm lower and allows the driver to adjust ride and handling with Comfort, Sport, and Sport+ modes, along with adjustments to the Dynamic Traction Control. The GT also features an active rear spoiler that comes on at highway speed to improve stability, but the spoiler can also be operated via a button on the driver's-side door.
One of the biggest things that distinguishes the 3 Series GT from the normal car is its size. Its stretched wheelbase makes the back seat considerably larger, and passengers sit two inches higher. Rear-seat legroom is apparently even greater than in the 5 Series, and the rear-seat backrest is power-adjustable and can be folded down. The liftback trunk lid in the back makes it easier to load larger items, and more of them. The back shelf can be split in two, with a rear section that automatically opens/closes whenever the tailgate does so but can also be removed and stored below the luggage compartment floor when you need to carry bulky items. As with the larger X6, however, that sloping roof line cuts down on rear headroom as well as cargo capacity, although the 3 Series GT still offers 56.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat.
As for technology, anyone familiar with BMW’s iDrive system will feel right at home in the 3 Series GT--the 2017 model includes the new 5.0 version of the infotainment technology, with a 6.5-inch display screen standard. Different options are bundled together in a number of other packages, including the Luxury, Lighting, and Cold Weather packages. The rest of the cabin is mostly identical to the normal 3 Series, with high-quality fit and finish but a restrained look overall, and the driver’s seat is mounted slightly higher
All 3 Series GTs come standard with BMW Assist emergency communications, and additional options include parking sensors, blind-spot monitors, lane-departure warning, frontal collision warning with automatic braking, top-view cameras, and even a driver drowsiness monitor. The 3 Series GT has also earned 5 stars in federal crash testing.
The 3 Series Gran Turismo is a bit of an oddball and seems to be another step in the Germans’ quest to have a model for every single type of driver. It’s basically a car for someone who wants the practicality of a hatchback, the rear seats of an executive car, and the nimbleness of a normal 3 Series sedan. The GT hasn’t been fully embraced by the BMW faithful, but this type of buyer does exist, and the new engine lineup further improves the car’s performance.
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Trims & 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 · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 205 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.93
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
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 spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · 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 oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · 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: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube 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: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse
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: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.93
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
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 spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · 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
Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · 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: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube 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: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse