Whatever your view on the recently coined "four-door coupe" phrase, BMW’s largest take on the concept,the 6-series Gran Coupe, is a stunner. It is a far-better-looking 5-series sedan, terminology be damned. And unlike its rivals from Audi and Mercedes-Benz, the BMW is actually based on a real two-door coupe. (That car itself shares much with a sedan, but we’ll let that slide.) Given how that 6er receives updates for 2015, it
should come as no surprise that the Gran Coupe is getting a refresh, too.
As with the 2015 6-series coupe and convertible, the Gran Coupe’s changes will be noticeable only to experts and BMW fanatics. The front fascia inherits a full-width lower-intake design reminiscent of that used on Mercedes-AMG’s latest products, while the kidney grilles lose one vertical slat. BMW has fitted full-LED headlights as standard, and the turn-signal element migrates from the bottom to the top of the lighting units. There are also turn-signal indicators in the door mirrors and a few tweaks to the color, trim, and wheel choices.
The light-refresh theme continues inside. The cabin gets a bit more chrome but no more usable space.
The back seat remains tight—make no mistake, the 6-series Gran Coupe is not a viable alternative to a 7-series
(or even a 5er) for people-hauling duty
BMW hasn’t meddled with the 6-series Gran Coupe’s mechanicals.
Buyers can once again choose between rear- or xDrive all-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic
remains the sole transmission option. The entry-level 640i Gran Coupe is powered by a 315-hp turbocharged
3.0-liter inline-six and gets a new sports exhaust system, while the stronger choice remains the 650i Gran
Coupe and its 445-hp twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8.
The 6-series Gran Coupe commands a massive price premium over the 5-series and costs more than the two-door
6-series coupe, but its seductive sheetmetal may justify the outlay. And given how the Gran Coupe makes up
nearly half of all 6-series sales, clearly customers agree—even in the face of less-expensive competitors such as the Audi
A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS. Given how the 6-series Gran Coupe is good business for BMW and even better business for
our eyes, it’s easy to see why there are minimal updates for 2015
Friday, December 12, 2014
BMW6 series gran coupe
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