Next BMW 5-Series GT To Be Called The 6-Series GT?

BMW is reportedly planning to change their range strategy with the 5-Series GT successor, slotting the new model into the 6-Series line-up.

UK magazine Autocar reports that the new 6-Series GT will allegedly indirectly replace the 6-Series Gran Coupe, which apparently is not as popular as BMW wanted, once it hits the market in 2018.

BMW is going to revise their stylish approach with the new car, with their goal to be the creation of a much more acceptable shape than that of the current 5-Series GT model. The front end will likely faithfully follow the footsteps of the regular 5-Series that was just revealed, while the rear will have a slicker, cleaner design.

BMW’s CLAR architecture means that the new 6-Series GT will benefit from the same weight-saving measures applies on the regular 5-Series, dropping the weight figure as much as 100kg (220lbs).

The engine range will mirror that of the regular 5-Series as well, including the plug-in powertrain of the 530e. As always, rear-wheel drive versions will be offered as standard, with the xDrive AWD ones being optional.

The new model will be revealed close to mid-2017.

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