BMW 5-series GT unveiled

The body of the 5-series GT has a mix of crossover, hatchback and wagon elements; very eye catching. Up front in the 5-series, you'll have access to BMW's awesome iDrive system (hooked into a 10.2in display screen), a USB port, 80GB hard disc, DVD player, and a heads-up-display.


Three power trains will be offered:

- 530d GT

- 245hp (180kW)
- 398lb-ft (540Nm) of torque
- 3.0L six-cylinder turbodiesel
- 0-100km/h (60mph) in 6.9 seconds
- fuel economy of 36mpg


- 535i

- 306hp (225kW)
- 295lb-ft (400Nm) of torque
- straight-six twin-turbocharged petrol engine
- 0-100km/h (60mph) in around 6.3 seconds
- 26mpg in fuel economy.


- 550i

- 407hp (300kW) and
- 442lb-ft (600Nm) of torque
- twin-turbocharged 4.4L petrol V8
- 0-100km/h (60mph) in just 5.5 seconds
- 21mpg in fuel economy


Pricing in Germany (including taxes) start at €55,200 (approximately $77,250) for the 530d GT, €55,700 ($77,950) for the 535i model and €75,300 ($105,387) for the 550i range-topper.

The 5-series GT will launch in Europe this October and should arrive in the U.S. early next year.