DEEPAK MOTORS

While the 6 GT fits the range like a glove, on paper, you’ll note that it’s not a conventional sedan, but instead, it’s a liftback; or Gran Turismo, in BMW speak. Globally, it’s the replacement for the old 5-series GT (that was also sold here), but the carmaker would rather you didn’t make that association, because that car had a bit of an image problem, with its function-over-form shape. The 6 GT is much better resolved, thankfully, and though there is still some bulkiness to its proportions, it’s BMW’s sleekest rendition of a Gran Turismo yet and closer to a sedan in shape, too. It’s a big car, but the roof flows gracefully into the raised rear, the bulk of which is cut down by long, slim tail lamps that wrap around the sides with a tremendous-looking 3D effect. 

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On the inside, the new 6 immediately gives you a sense of space thanks to its huge passenger compartment. The design does, however, feel a bit too similar to the 5-series – and again, it’s perhaps the base Sport Line trim that contributes to this. It’s not low rent, by any means – it gets real leather seats with a faux-leather dashboard top, dark wood-brushed aluminum, and even contrast stitching; but we just wish BMW did a little more to give it its own identity. The equipment list mirrors the 530i Sport Line, as well, and that means it’s good but not extravagant. You do get the latest iDrive with a touchscreen and gesture control, and it’s the first BMW to get Apple CarPlay in India – that too, without the need of a cable. You also get adaptive LED headlamps, a digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, four-zone auto climate control, and adaptive air suspension, which is more 7-series than 5.