2018 BMW 6-series GT review, road test

Love the BMW 5-series but find the long-wheelbase new Merc E-class’ space hard to look beyond? BMW might have just the car for you in its new 6GT.

Published on May 16, 2018 08:00:00 AM

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6GT is much better turned-out than its predecessor but still has its bulky angles.

The driving environment is very similar to what you’d get in a 5-series, but you do sit higher up in here.

For the moment, the 6GT is available only with a single engine option and in a single Sport Line trim. Do note, while Sport Line is the entry-spec when talking of the 5-series sedan, it comes bundled with a whole lot more kit on the 6GT.

Among the list of standard features are the excellent adaptive LED headlights that swivel the beams with steering input, and also adjusts high beam to avoid glaring oncoming traffic. Also standard is air suspension, paddleshifters, driving modes, launch control, a touchscreen infotainment system with gesture control, reversing camera, adjustable ambient lighting, four-zone climate control, powered steering adjust, and powered front seats (memory function only for driver). A panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable rear seat backrests and a rear-seat entertainment package with dual 10.2-inch screens are also included. The rear screens, however, are not touch units like the one up front, but are operated by a remote control.

BMW’s cool touchscreen display key is also part of the equipment and it shows info such as car status, range and the like, but its functionality is limited as the 6GT doesn’t get remote control parking. That a 360-degree camera and parking assistant have also been given a miss is perhaps a gentle reminder that the rightful place for owners is in the back; chauffeurs can worry about the business of actually parking. Oh, and also unlocking the car. The 6GT curiously does without keyless entry.