Pricing for BMW’s 5-Series Gran Turismo has been released. The base model 550i Gran Turismo will list from $63,900, with a laundry list of options just waiting to push that price well north of $70,000, including a $4,200 sport package and a $3,950 luxury rear seating package.
Showing its love for new acronyms, BMW has dubbed the vehicle a “Progressive Activity Sedan.” We suppose “luxury hatchback” is simply too bland a label for the German automaker. The 5-Series GT will be the first of several variants for the model, which will also see traditional sedan and wagon options.
Combining the attributes of a wagon and crossover, the 5-Series GT offers loads of space for people and cargo. In its standard configuration, the GT offers the same rear-seat legroom as the 7-Series sedan and the same rear-seat headroom as the X5 while still maintaining 15.4 cubic feet of cargo space. If more cargo room is needed the rear seats can be moved forward four inches — leaving the same rear-seat legroom as the 5-Series sedan — creating 20.7 cubic feet of cargo room. For all-out hauling duties, the rear seats can be folded flat, revealing a cavernous 59.5 cubic feet of space.
Depending on the options and packages, the GT will be riding on 18- to 21-inch wheels. The GT will be offered with three engine choices — a twin-turbo six-cylinder generating 306 horsepower, BMW’s 407 horsepower 4.4L twin-turbo V8 and a turbo-diesel making 245 horsepower. Not surprisingly the V8 model will be the hot rod of the bunch, checking in with a 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph.
All models will use an eight-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels.
In order to ensure the 5-Series GT handles like a true BMW, the new SAV will come equipped with the automaker’s Dynamic Drive Control. Optional Adaptive Drive will further ensure the GT’s sporty nature.
Overall styling is similar to the X6, but the 5-Series GT has a decidedly sportier look, thanks to its lower profile.
Interior touches include an optional panoramic sunroof, fully adjustable rear seats and a dual-function trunk lid — the latter intended to open wide for larger object but keep the cabin isolated when a standard trunk opening will do. In many ways, the 5-Series GT is like a scaled-down X6.
In true premium car fashion, the 5-Series GT will be available with a number of features, including BMW’s ConnectedDrive, a unique feature that includes Cruise Control with Stop & Go, a High-Beam Assistant, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, BMW Night Vision with detection of individual persons, Side View, Top View, and a back-up camera.
Earlier reports said BMW’s next MPV would go head-to-head with Mercedes‘ R-class, but BMW instead decided to build a sedan-like crossover. This is probably a good decision for BMW as it better suits the automaker’s values and the R-class has been met with a lukewarm reception at best.
11/19, 9:12 AM
posted by:
Z06ified
$70k is a lot of cash for such a weird car. I can think of a bunch of other vehicles I would rather buy for that much coin.
11/19, 9:47 AM
posted by:
NMOFGMs Daddy
Question, why would anyone buy this when they can go for the 7?
This gotta be the most fugly BMW to date.
11/19, 10:09 AM
posted by:
Michael Karesh
Certainly not priced to sell. I don’t expect we’ll be seeing many of these.
11/19, 10:50 AM
posted by:
Kid Icarus
Is there really a market for this vehicle? C’mon
11/19, 11:23 AM
posted by:
wakeNbake
I saw one of these in a NJ Dunkin Donuts. It was the owners. Looks much better in person especially in black.
11/19, 11:36 AM
posted by:
Krugeri
Hmmm… seems like an answer in search of a question.
11/19, 11:40 AM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
A little over $50k gets you a 535xi Sports Wagon. Why would anyone pay $20k more for… that thing?
11/19, 11:42 AM
posted by:
ajm11
Wow looks BMW 5 Series mated with a Pontiac Aztek.
11/19, 11:56 AM
posted by:
easyrider
Jesus that’s ugly!!!! something else for the pretenders to buy
11/19, 12:01 PM
posted by:
DenverGuy217
Seems like BMW is continueing to develop models for a market that has been vanishing at an alarming rate. The double-income household flush with home equity to use as a bank vault and a portfolio filled with rising valued stock. Is it a smart move on BMW’s part to offer these products now with low sales expectations and hopes that the economies of the World pick up over the next couple of years and spoiled people will resume their extravagant purchases as soon as they can and beat down the door’s at BMW dealerships? (damn long sentence there).
11/19, 12:36 PM
posted by:
And The Winner Is…
“A fool and his money will soon part ways” is certainly appropriate here for anyone that buys this abomination on wheels.
11/19, 1:23 PM
posted by:
85ZingoGTR
Jesus!! 63K for a base model?? Just like 90K for an X6 hybrid. Is BMW on a quest to make the most expensive cars on the road or something? Even Mercedes-Benz isn’t this bad. And I always thought their cars were pricey.
11/19, 4:15 PM
posted by:
PhuckFavre
that thing looks like someone gave it a **** punt from the rear
11/19, 4:17 PM
posted by:
PhuckFavre
fill in the blank with hunt and sus the c for the h
11/19, 7:21 PM
posted by:
twobolt
Interior front dash area and seats looks like the inside of a casket. I wonder if the marble on the dash matches the stone marker?
11/19, 8:40 PM
posted by:
norby413
To inject a little real world experience into the bashfest here, so far, interest in the new GT has been strong. As to the “why” question, it combines 7 series interior luxury with crossover cargo capacity and higher seating position that most SUV buyers indicate they like. Great engine, rear seat comfort, etc.
As for ugly, eye of the beholder. Most of you ranted on and on how ugly the Panamera was (before even seeing one in person). So far, our customer reaction has been 85% positive and weve sold every one we can get our hands on.
(ICYW, manager at a Porsche/BMW/Volvo dealership)
11/19, 8:43 PM
posted by:
nickkop
ridiculous and redundant…
11/19, 8:48 PM
posted by:
nickkop
but… it might also be one of the neatest exess-luxo sporty wagons out there….
11/19, 8:48 PM
posted by:
nickkop
excess*
11/19, 8:49 PM
posted by:
nickkop
ahem… sure beats an R-class benzo
bring on the 535d GT..
11/20, 10:57 AM
posted by:
theBim6
bwm = high prices… but another great machine.. .come on, let’s acknowledge it
11/20, 7:59 PM
posted by:
norby413
NOW your coming on board, nick! Exactly what it’s supposed to be, but take out the word “wagon”. Wagonphobia is why SUV’s/Crossovers exist in the first place. If so many weren’t averse to anything “wagonish”, there’d be no need for things like the GT.
11/20, 11:18 PM
posted by:
gritsandeggs
BMW lets it’s pride stand in the way. Remember the confusing iDrive? What about the awful rear end of the 7-Series? Can anyone say X3? BMW is lost. BMW is crowding a segment overcrowded within its own line-up. They should nix this.
11/21, 3:55 PM
posted by:
norby413
I-drive is confusing to people over 65. If you can’t master it in 5 minutes…..ride a bike.
11/24, 11:58 AM
posted by:
gugy
too expensive. This is a nice car for a small family, but at this price, no thank you.
11/25, 10:35 AM
posted by:
n2k
great alternative to the usual crossover/wagon scene. This is for the exec who needs the practicality but also craves the panache and luxury. They wanna look good arriving at the parker meridian on business, pulling up at the beach house, or gracing the kids soccer game with the nautical-wear loving stepford.
11/25, 10:37 AM
posted by:
n2k
i can see many of these piled up on street poles after Junior’s bender on prom night!