2016 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Hatchback Review

jordondglass
2 min readSep 21, 2015

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2016 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Hatchback is one of the latest models introduced by BMW for the automobile fans in the USA. It comes along with BMW 1 Series on the hatchback segment in 2016. Both of them are 4-doors hatchbacks that are ready to give pleasure to the fans around the world even the target market of these hatchbacks are for US and Canada at the early of the year. BMW 5 Series come out and offer 2 different models, you can choose the sedan or the hatchback. Both of them have the same specifications, but they have different driving features.

We have gathered some information about the news and reports of BMW Gran Turismo Hatchback. You can see the review below and find out the specifications and features offered by BMW. I hope that you can decide which kind of the best hatchback that is suitable for you next year. You can choose 2016 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Hatchback or its brother, 2016 BMW 1 Series that are ready to pamper the automobile fans around the world.

Interior And Exterior Concept

The exterior looks longer if it is compared with the other regular hatchbacks. BMW gives more length up to 16 ft. 5.1 inches, and it comes along with higher wheel base with 10 ft 0.9 inches. No wonder that the appearance of this hatchback looks longer. 2016 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Hatchback comes out with 18-inch Turbine Light Alloy Wheels that are using Run Flat Tires that handle any kind of terrain.

Meanwhile on the interior, there will be better appearance since BMW upgrade the dashboard panel. The dashboard is enriched with more features such as the Smartphone Integration, Bang and Olufsen Sound System, and Driving Assistance package. Now it has heat Front Seat that can give the warm for the driver during the winter. It is interconnected with Zone Climate Control that will allow you to adjust the weather inside.

Engine Specifications And Safety Features

BMW still use the DOHC 24-valve with 3.0-liter inline 6 engine that capable of producing up to 300 horsepower. The engine also supported by Rear Wheel Drive system and 8-speed Shiftable Automatic Transmission that will give you ease to change the gear. EPA-estimation is about 19 mpg and 28 mpg (cty/hgw). Thanks to the Dynamic Efficient feature that can reduce the fuel consumption for this hatchback.

BMW offers Integral Active Steering that will give you the best traction. You will not experience oversteer or understeer when you drive this hatchback. For the safety features, BMW gives you Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection so you will get better vision at night, and it has Rear View Camera as well.

2016 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Hatchback Pricing

The MSRP of this hatchback starts from $ 61,000 in the marketplace. I know that it is quite expensive in compare with the other hatchback series. But consider all of the ease and features you will get, the price is worth for 2016 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Hatchback.

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