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BMW 3 Gran Turismo vs 4 Gran Coupe

When Apple decided to reveal the iPad in 2010, BMW decided to offer something unique, too. The result was the BMW 5GT. However, unlike the iPad, the BMW 5 GT didn’t sell well, and also it was based on the 7-Series despite its 5-Series badge.

However, BMW continued to focus on the Gran Turismo concept and extended this to the 3-Series. Basically, it developed the 3-Series sedan model into a four-door coupé. With a coupé style roof, smaller rear doors and frameless door windows the 3-Series Gran Turismo was designed for people who really wanted a coupé, but did not want the coupé-style drive train or were influenced by a coupé’s space restrictions.

Although I didn’t really appreciate this approach, I liked the idea. There are many families who would like to have a coupé, but need space, and they can’t afford to buy a Maserati Quattroporte. Thus, the BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo makes sense.

What about the 4-Series Gran Coupé? For those people who can’t have a coupé due to its space restrictions, but still wish to own a coupé? And those who would like to have a four-door with a sporty drive train? That’s where the problem starts. The 4-Series Gran Coupé is a car that is not supposed to be there. I know the 3 Gran Turismo is not a proper coupé, and it is between a sedan and a real estate, but it still has the coupé touches. It still overlaps with the 4-Series Gran Coupé.

These two cars are eating their own market. I know the 4-Series will have a sportier character and the 3-Series will be more comfort focused. However, the differences between these two cars are so small that it is extremely difficult to differentiate them for an average customer. And I am sure, people will go for the 4-Series Gran Coupé, because it is a 4-Series and choose the 3-Series Gran Turismo because it is 3-Series. Ultimately, the 3-Series Gran Turismo and the 4-Series Gran Coupé will take each other’s market share, and probably, one of the cars will disappear.

Grey is a BMW 4-Series Gran Coupé. Blue is a 3-Series Gran Turismo.

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

BMW 4 Gran Coupe vs 3 GT

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New BMW 435i M Sport

BMW 435i M Sport, today I had chance to see the new BMW 4-Coupe at Parklane, London dealer. And it is amazing, it looks way better than BMW 3-Series. The interior is really well made and easily competes with Audi. Everything and know feel solid and you can feel the quality. It is really clear that BMW closed the gap with the Audi and probably up coming new model will more competitive in terms of interior build quality.

BMW 435i is a 3-lt turbo petrol engine with 306 HP and 400 Nm of torque. The engine is coupled with 8-speed automatic and only needs 5.1 seconds to reach 100 km/h and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h, as usual :)

Worth to buy? Definitely Yes!

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BMW 5-Series Receives Facelift

BMW announced the facelift version of the 5-Series. Even though, the 5-Series is at the right time for a facelift but it doesn’t look that old! With the facelift, BMW 5-Series resembles more to present 3-Series. Especially from the front-end! You will not notice a radical change in exterior and interior design. Even though, the interior of BMW 5-Series does not receive any serious touch, the quality of the materials is improved for premium quality feel.

BMW 5-Series now offers 518d entry model with 143 HP, 350 Nm from 2-lt turbo diesel engine. Unfortunately, 518d does not offer any tax advantage to emerging markets due to 2-lt engine displacement. The rest of engines options are; 520d and 525d are both based on 2-lt turbo diesel with 184 HP (380 Nm) / 218 HP (450 Nm). 530d and 535d are both based on 6-cylinder turbo diesel with 258 HP (540 Nm) / 313 (630 Nm). Petrol engines are; 520i and 528i are based on 2-lt with 184 HP (270 Nm) / 245 HP (350 Nm). 535i is a 6-cylinder with 306 HP (400 Nm) and 550i a V8 with 450 HP (650 Nm). All engines are TwinPower turbo powered! No natural aspire for BMW anymore.

One of the ground-breaking technology for facelift 5-series is the Traffic Jam Assistant. BMW 5-Series is now capable of driving by itself in rush hour traffic by controlling the speeding and the steering wheel. As usual, 8-speed automatic and xDrive all wheel drive technologies are available. And now full LED headlight option is available!

My personal opinion, facelift BMW 5-Series is really good!

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New BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo or 3 GT: All Photos!

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo or just 3 GT! This is a brand new model from BMW, inspired by the BMW 5 GT. So what is BMW 3 GT? Basically, BMW 3 GT is four-door coupe with bigger boot or four-door coupe estate. Sounds like crazy and über niche, but BMW loved this segment. Even though, BMW 5 GT could not achieve as expected!
What is special with BMW 3 GT? Or why I should buy a BMW 3GT? Answer is very simple, 3 GT offers an active rear spoiler, first time in a BMW. Like Porsche 911, you can higher or lower your rear spoiler in a BMW 3 GT! This is a big plus.
Moreover, BMW 3GT does not look that bad. Actually, it looks more aggressive than the normal 3-Series. Therefore, I am expecting to see better sales performance from 3 GT than the normal 3-Series. Aggressive cars sell better!
BMW 320d GT is powered by 2-lt diesel with 184 HP and 380 Nm of torque. Acceleration to 100 km/h is 8 seconds and the top speed of 230 km/h. 318d GT is also powered by the 2-lt diesel engine with 143 HP and 320 Nm of torque. Acceleration is 9.6 seconds with automatic and the top speed is 210 km/h. BMW 335’ GT is powered by a 3-lt petrol engine with 306 HP and 400 Nm of torque. Acceleration is only 5.7 seconds and the top speed is 250 km/h. BMW 328i GT is powered by a 2-lt petrol engine with 184 HP and 270 Nm of torque. Acceleration is only 7.9 seconds for 100 km/h
BMW 325d GT and xDrive four-wheel drive version will be available soon! And all models are offered with 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Really good looking car, worth to see!
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New BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept (F32): The New 3-Coupe (All Official Photos) 2

Part 1 (Exterior Photos and Details: New BMW 4-Series)

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New BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept (F32): The New 3-Coupe (All Official Photos) 1

-Update-

BMW just released the official photos of the BMW 4-Series and I immediately updated the posts. As you can see from the photos, the details in interior of BMW 4-Series is amazing. I have never seen something like this before, especially on this segment. 
Usually, cars in this segment are not well-known for luxury in details but 4-Series changed the rule of the book. This improved luxury touches may increase the price, despite this adverse effect BMW introduced a new benchmark for interior quality. I am really looking forward to see the response of Mercedes and BMW!
-Update-

BMW 4-Series Coupe Concept (F32) photos leaked to the press. BMW 4-Series is going to replace the 3-Series coupe version. The main aim of BMW is to name the coupe models with even numbers and sedan models with odd numbers. I assume it will be easier for BMW people to identify their cars on their warehouse :)

BMW 4-Series has the similar exterior lines with the BMW 6-Series. From one point of view, I can say that 4-Series is the small version of the 6-Series. You can easily notice the similar lines inside the BMW 4-Series as well. With the 4-Series, BMW raises the production quality of the interior materials and create a new benchmark in the segment.
What about Audi A5 and Mercedes E-Coupe. I am really sad to say that, after BMW 4-Series, Audi and Mercedes cannot keep up their sales figure. The design of BMW 4-Series is the definitely the best when you compare with Audi A5 and Mercedes E-Coupe. You can notice this from the conversations on social media. In addition, Audi A5 and Mercedes E-Coupe is relatively older than the 4-Series, this is another fact that BMW 4-Series will have a stronger sales figure.
As I am a great fan of BMW 6-Series, this new 4-Series changed my mind! The strong lines and high quality finishes of the 4-Series can replace the 6-Series for me!
Most probably, BMW 4-Series will carry the same engine options that are present with the existing BMW 3-Series sedan and there will be all-wheel drive xDrive version as well.

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New Ford Mondeo in Details

New Ford Mondeo, this time a proper new one! More competitive, more innovative than ever! I would like to start with Advanced Active Park Assist; Mondeo will be the first Ford that is capable of parking perpendicular. I know many cars do this nowadays, not that exciting!
The more exciting functions are coming! In Mondeo’s segment there was a feature missing for ages and I was really annoyed with that, electric steering wheel adjustment. This function is very useful and reflects the brand’s precision to detail. And new Ford Mondeo is going to offer electric steering wheel adjustment with memory function, keep in mind you cannot have this function in an Aston Martin. Like many other brands, new Mondeo will feature electric assisted power steering and don’t worry about feeling, steering wheel will offer heating function :)
Another sexy function is the massaging seats, I always envy the BMW, Mercedes and Audi for their sexy massage function and now we can have it with new Mondeo. Moreover, seats also feature 10-way adjustment with memory as well. 10-way adjustment is really amazing and makes your journey more comfortable.
Let’s go under the new Mondeo; a new integral link suspension will be feature. This new technology improves the handling, ride comfort and noise especially for rear passengers. Previous Mondeos were a bit tough to rear passengers. Interior quality is also improved with soft-touch materials to increase premium feeling. For estate or station wagon model will be offering panoramic glass roof.
The engines of new Mondeo are; 1-lt EcoBoost petrol engine, ECOnectic 1.6-lt diesel, 2-lt petrol powered hybrid with 3.5kW li-ion battery, 1.5-lt and 2-lt EcoBoost petrol engines. Another diesel will be 2-lt TDCi. There is more under the new Mondeo, diesel models will be available with all-wheel drive system. 6-speed automatic gearbox will be available and I am sure Ford will offer double clutch automatic option as well.
Full LED will not be privilege to particular brands, new Mondeo will feature full LED headlights. First on the segment.
Ford SYNC with MyFord technology will be available and you will have a WiFi hotstop inside the new Mondeo with 8-inch touchscreen.
Lastly, new Mondeo improves the rear passenger safety by rear inflatable seatbelts.
In my opinion, new Mondeo moved the benchmark up to a new level. After the new Mondeo, this segment will not be same again. Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat, BMW 3-Series, Mercedes C-Class are others will be outdated with these new technologies. Especially with all-wheel drive option, Mondeo will be my first choice on this segment.

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BMW Police Cars

BMW’s latest police operation range is revealed. The range vehicles available for police operations are BMW 3-Series and 5-Series Estates, BMW X3, bullet proof BMW 7-Series and BMW X5, and BMW i3 electric vehicle! 

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Goodwood Festival of Speed: BMW Gold Olympics Car 320d

BMW’s Gold Olympic car is a 320d, you probably see this car on TV all the time. And I had opportunity to see 320d in Goodwood Festival of Speed as well. Like Mercedes, BMW follows the trend of covering cars with gold!
BMW 320d is powered by a 2,0-lt turbo diesel engine with 184 PS of power and 380 Nm of torque, in 7,6 seconds 320d reaches 100 kph (62 mph) with top speed of 230 kph (143 mph). And 320d offers 8-speed automatic gearbox!

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Longer BMW 3-Series

In last five years, China became one of the most powerful economy. From mobile phone to shoes, they manufacture everything. Their economy is growing without any stop or pause, as a result of this growing economy their demand to vehicles are unbelievable. 
One decade ago, US was the major market for automotive industry and their demand was shaping the faith of the vehicles. Now, US is still a key player but, when Chinese demands for a vehicle, it stays on production or it will be produced for them. Like long-wheel base BMW 3-Series!
In China, many passenger vehicles are offered with long-wheel base option from Ford Mondeo to BMW 5-Series. Chinese market is concentrated on passenger-focused travel and many rich Chinese likes to be driven! Therefore, they need more legs room at rear seats. Unfortunately, European models are not that generous for rear seats and this is not welcomed by Chinese.
Thus, automotive companies started to manufacture long-wheel base for most their models just for China. And recently, BMW revealed the new 3-Series long-wheel base. This is the same 3-Series with extra 11cm at the rear. Some people may think, why they don’t offer this in Europe or US? They won’t because, when 3-Series is longer, many people will not buy 5-Series. In China? The market is so big and demanding, each model has its own customer. If you are willing to change a shape of a car, try to increase your population :)

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