What we're left with then is something that's capable but not exceptional. And you don't get the full versatility of a crossover SUV such as the X5 the Gran Turismo isn't meant to go off-road, and its raked cargo area can't take on bulky cargo as easily. Still, don't mistake it for a swoopy cargo hauler. Its standard air suspension can even lower the back end to help load items. From a functional perspective, the GT is just better at hauling people and cargo. The GT's hatchback provides more maximum cargo room (65 cubic feet versus 44.7 cubes with the rear seats folded). But unlike the Gran Coupe and its vestigial center rear seat, the Gran Turismo is a true five-seater. Got all that? You might also get confused by the existence of the 6 Series Gran Coupe, which is also a coupe-style sedan.

Compared to the old 5 GT, the 6 GT gets BMW's latest tech, sleeker styling, and a more conventional hatchback design. It's similar to the redesigned 5 Series sedan that debuted last year, though it's longer on the outside and roomier on the inside. The 2018 GT is essentially the new generation of the 5 Series Gran Turismo. We were never huge fans of it, but apparently it did well enough for BMW to keep it going with this year's 6 Series Gran Turismo. First introduced as the 5 Series Gran Turismo back in 2010, it featured heavy and disjointed styling with a radical rear hatch that also incorporated a trunklid. The Gran Turismo moniker didn't just come out of nowhere, though. It's essentially the answer to a BMW exec asking: 'What do we get if we take a wagon and squish the rear roofline down so it kind of looks like a coupe, but also give it standard all-wheel drive and a slightly taller profile to make it more like an SUV?' If you've found yourself asking the same question, you'll definitely like the Gran Turismo. Never one to shy away from filling a niche, BMW is out with its all-new 2018 6 Series Gran Turismo.

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