BMW have updated their 6 Series Gran Turismo for 2021. Priced at Rs 67.90-77.90 lakh, the facelifted model commands a slight premium compared to its predecessor which was positioned at Rs 65.90-77.00 lakh. It brings in a fresh design, more features and a set of changes in the powertrains.
Highlights:
- Both 620d and 630d now feature twin turbocharging
- Exterior changes include Slimmer LED headlamps which gets BMW Laser light tech on the M Sport variant
- Interior changes are a larger touchscreen, wireless Android Auto.
Design
Exterior wise it gets a larger ‘kidney’ grille, slimmer design for the headlamps and re-profiled bumpers. Moreover, all variants now come with trapezoidal exhaust tips as standard. The notchback-style 6 Series maintains its characteristic look like the frameless windows and an active rear spoiler.
Features
The eye catching element in the updated 6 Series GT’s cabin is the larger, 12.3-inch touchscreen that not only replaces the older 10.25-inch unit, but also comes with Android Auto in addition to Apple CarPlay, which was present as before.
BMW has also added its 'Reversing Assistant' feature that takes over the steering duties from the driver while backing up for up to 50 metres.
These new features gets paired with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, two 10.25-inch rear-seat entertainment screens, 360-degree parking camera, automatic parking, four-zone climate control, electrically adjustable rear seats, panoramic sunroof, LED headlights (now offered with a Laser light function on the higher M Sport trim), height adjustable air suspension standard across all variant and doors with a soft close function.
Powertrain
Like its predecessor the 6 Series GT is offered in three versions – the 630i petrol and the 620d and 630d diesels. The 630i continues with its 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged heart that makes 258hp and 400Nm. Notably, both the diesels get two-stage turbocharging this time around, though their power outputs remain unchanged. So, the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder motor in the 620d makes 190hp and 400Nm, and the 3.0-litre, six-cylinder engine in the 630d puts out 265hp and 620Nm all the trio is mated to an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission as standard.
Rivals
The GT rivals the Mercedes-Benz E-class LWB (Rs 63.60-80.90 lakh), which also received a facelift recently. But as overall with all this features like the height adjustable air suspension which is missing in the Benz it makes more sense in owning a Beemer than a merc.
By Nirmal Nandakumar
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