Like what if the BMW combines the convenience of a typical sedan with hatchback practicality? Here's the answer, a Gran Turismo (GT)...
Like what if the BMW combines the convenience of a typical sedan with hatchback practicality? Here's the answer, a Gran Turismo (GT) for those who want to have a premium sedan, with a roomy cabin and practicality, style crossover. Model BMW 3-Series GT you see this, is the second model after the 5-Series GT were present in 2010. In the country, BMW Indonesia only provide one variant of the 3-Series GT, the 320i GT with the Luxury trim.
Display, 3-Series GT radiates aesthetic and emotional appeal, the uniqueness of her curves make it appear as a vehicle that stands out on the streets. However as the smallest GT family, this car remains the mission of combining sporty 3-Series with its primary function as a rover vehicle. As a grand tourer cars, whether the 3-Series GT this time successfully meeting our expectations were expecting dynamism a 3-Series with the practicality of the cabin an X-Series
Design
BMW believes, by interbreeding between the cars 'niche', then it will create a car that you never wanted. Combining the three character of the car, of course, would create some compromise. The first is a zoom with a typical small stern spoiler place automatic shelter. Overall, this car is unique because of the unusual. The latest variant in the family the body of the BMW 3-Series sedan that combines gene sporty and dynamic with the practicality and versatility.
Dimension is also far greater than his brother, 3-Series sedan. With a length of 4,824 mm, 3-Series GT is only 73 mm shorter than the 5-Series sedan. While compared to the 3-Series sedan, this car is 200 mm longer. Ground-clearance was 25 mm higher than the sedan sister, the wheel axis distance was 110 mm longer and 81 mm higher. make it have the capability to drive on terrain that is more diverse, but still carries a distinctive impression of a luxury sedan. However, accuracy in using proportions, surfaces, and lines ensure 320i Gran Turismo immediately recognizable as a BMW 3-Series family.
From the side, the car is indeed very unique, its coupe design makes 3-Series this one is rather interesting. Perhaps there are those who like the design, and some are more like the sedan version. To support the impression of luxury, BMW gives a touch of chrome around the side glass and sporty alloy wheels measuring 18 inches. Not only that, when you open the door, windshield no longer have a frame. And one more interesting is the water breather (only in GT and M3) between the front wheels and the front door to make it look masculine.
The proportions typical of BMW, four doors with frameless windows, stylish coupé, smooth roof line sloping down to the baggage area and doors that can be opened and closed automatically defines the character of the car's exterior is a grand tourer. From the back, thick with BMW's design and looks much more muscular than the sedan version. Dual exhaust and LED taillights look together with elegant. Do not forget writing GT BMW also pinned on the left side to confirm that the car is still 3-Series Gran Turismo versions. Active rear spoiler - the first of its kind in the BMW - provide visual relief and reduce downforce while 'cruising' at high speed.
Luxury trim, the front of the 320i GT at first glance look like the BMW 7 Series. Especially with metallic brown glaze combined kidney-grille is greater. With a little menungging form behind, visibility was compromised. Moreover, there is still the center rear passenger headrests, and if the rear spoiler is activated, the rear visibility wane again. Quite disappointing because BMW only presents features in the rear parking sensor, there is no parking camera as the latter are already commonplace in Japanese cars though.
Varian 320i GT comes with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine 2.0 liter BMW TwinPower Turbo, powered 184 hp and peak torque of 270 Nm with the 8-speed automatic transmission. When using the Eco Pro mode, the vehicle can increase fuel economy by 20 percent. The development strategy BMW EfficientDynamics concept, whose influence can be seen in almost every part of the 320i GT. The concept of the construction of the 3-Series GT is lighter and smarter by optimizing aerodynamic properties including Air Curtains, Air Breathers, and an active rear spoiler role maximize efficiency. Other features, such as Auto Start-Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, Optimum Shift Indicator and operation of additional components as needed all combined to ensure that the 3 Series GT with a powerful engine also offers fuel consumption is also lower emissions.
Interior
Inside the cabin, such as spitting sedan version, comes with the arrangement and technologies of BMW iDrive. Gran Turismo cockpit area has in common with the 3 Series sedan. In the same manner, the layout centered on the rider guarantee optimal access for the driver. BMW is famous for its high-quality interior layout with a cockpit that focuses on the rider. BMW iDrive operating system brings Navigation system Professional including the Control Display in the exclusive design of BMW flat screen measuring 6.5 inches with Touch Controller. This feature can be integrated with your phone so you can access a variety of applications such as Google, Facebook, and many others.
Luxurious impression given by black anthracite wood panels and Dakota leather dashboard light brown color contrast. But the choice is pinned on the steering wheel the driver's side seems less fit. Shape, appearance, and the material was not in accordance with the trim "Luxury", because it looks fancy. Only the addition of LED light that illuminates the cargo area emphasizes the premium quality 3-Series GT.
But for business practicality, flexibility, and comfort, forget all the criticism of the exterior shape as when sitting in it, you will feel so calm and quiet. The impression is most powerful when it comes to feel the second line. Addition wheelbase of up to 110 mm of the 3-Series sedan brings more spacious leg room. The sitting position is also quite low, and plus-panoramic sunroof, an impression of space is increasing.
Roomy interior dimensions allow passengers in each seat 3-Series GT to sit comfortably and enjoy the sensation of freedom of movement and space like no other. The passenger in the front seat and the back will benefit from an elevated seating position as much as 59 mm, allowing passengers to enter and exit the vehicle with much more comfortable. In addition, BMW also provide additional space in the head.
The 320i GT also has a spacious luggage capacity is 520 liters. Large cargo area that can be exploited in various ways, enabling intelligent space management. Practical features such as a multifunction hooks and storage compartment under the floor make this vehicle much more convenient to use. Not only that, in addition to a roomy trunk capacity, access to goods in and out is also easy because of the wide door openings. Coupled with a seat folding mechanism that is also easy, just by pulling a lever on the right and left, once you get a luggage capacity of 1,600 liters.
Performance
BMW 320i Gran Turismo comes with a 4-cylinder engine capacity of 1,997 cc are powered by BMW TwinPower Turbo, so as to generate a peak power of 184 hp at 5000-6250 rpm and a peak torque of 270 Nm ranging 1,250 to 4,500 rpm. Varian 320i GT weighs 1,635 kg, which means power-weight ratio reached 112.5 hp per ton and torque-weight ratio of 165.13 Nm per ton.
Power from the engine is channeled to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic. Acceleration 320i GT feels soft and quiet, at high speed even if the engine still sounded calm. BMW claims this car only takes 7.9 seconds to reach 100 kph. However, when we tested it in a closed path, 0-100 kph acceleration to within 9.5 seconds with the air conditioning on and the conditions of use of the Sport mode.
Moreover, the grand tourer car shows efficiency in terms of fuel consumption thanks to cruise control and the Auto Start Stop. Cruise control plays an important role when traveling out of town, you can maintain the ideal speed thereby helping to save fuel. While Auto Start Stop coupled with Eco Pro mode help reduce fuel consumption while in the city and is in a jam. As a result, the resulting fuel consumption is quite satisfactory, with consumption in the city and outside the city kpl 10.69 15.52 kpl.
As for safety, the 320i GT is equipped with the same technology as the 3-Series sedan. Features ABS, EBD and BA is able to make the car braking from 80 kph to a standstill in 2.7 seconds with a braking distance of 24.5 meters.
320i GT is equipped with a tire tread width is 225/50 R18 Continental alerts, it makes its control feels stable when running on the highway. Surely as a grand tourer such controls has become a liability. Other interesting features the sophisticated suspension technology in the 3-Series GT, 2-link strut suspension drive axle at the front and five-link suspension in the rear with most components made from lightweight alloy and balanced weight distribution of 50:50. As a result, driving the GT is nearly matching his brother, 3-Series sedan ..
The body is longer and heavier than the sedan version will probably control the bad effects, but thanks to the tech steering wheel Electric Power Steering that an unresponsive to communicate with asphalt roads providing exceptional control and agility that level of precision.
Feedback given the steering wheel, and weight that fits to make the driver comfortable and confident in all ranges of speed and maneuverability. But with the great weight of the car and posture higher than the sedan, you can feel the direct symptoms of body roll when driving too aggressively. Comfort also comes from dings suspension. 3-Series GT is made more toward the comfortable, but still feels strong enough to withstand the weight without swinging too much.
Problem pengendaraannya, with large dimensions and a weight of more than 1.6 tons, this car more comfortable to drive in a relaxed than haste. In Sport mode, the car gave encouragement and a little beat-by fishing adrenaline when accelerated, but the embrace of comfort and silence the cabin is still so strong that encourages you to move the drive to Comfort mode atapun Eco Pro. Unfortunately, comfort is slightly reduced when in Sport mode, you better stay in Comfort or Eco Pro only if prefer the convenience.
As a grand tourer cars, the 320i GT has enough power to slide relaxed, and can be more efficient thanks to the presence of coasting mode in Eco Pro mode. At the most minimal foot pedal, we are able to glide at a speed of 90 kph constant at just 1,500 rpm engine rev. When reaching 120 kph, the engine rotation figures showed only 2,000 rpm.
Buy And Have
Gran Turismo models like this are less familiar to the people of Indonesia, usually 'mindset' of Indonesian consumers simply adrift in a sedan or SUV. But with the presence of 3-Series GT BMW fanatic consumers are faced with more choice. In terms of price, it is 3-Series GT is not cheap. Even much more expensive than 3-Series sedan in numbers ranging from Rp 650 million.
While the BMW 320i Gran Turismo is offered at a price of Rp.865,000,000, (off-the-road), and is equipped with BMW Service Inclusive, which includes vehicle maintenance free of charge for 5 years or 60,000 km, whichever is reached first. Unfortunately, Indonesia BMW 320i GT with only marketing Luxury trim, while BMW has the line-up is complete enough for the 3-Series GT. Ranging from gasoline engines to diesel engine and xDrive variants with four-wheel drive.
In head-to-head was 3-Series GT does not have an opponent worth in Indonesia, maybe if the Audi A5 Sportback is sold in the country could be equal. While the 320i GT is arguably the car has its own charisma for those who want to be different with consideration of practicality and comfort without sacrificing dynamism of a sedan
Verdict
So Good | Latitude cabin | Baggage area | Fuel consumption No Good | Design is not for everyone | Driving is not as good as sedan | rear visibility
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