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The mid-size luxury sedan space in India has multiple options these days and recently witnessed a game changer product i.e. the Mercedes E-Class LWB and BMW started feeling the heat. The carmaker could have introduced a roomier version of the 5-Series but doing so would have given the 5-Series a different image and character altogether. With the launch of…
The mid-size luxury sedan space in India has multiple options these days and recently witnessed a game changer product i.e. the Mercedes E-Class LWB and BMW started feeling the heat. The carmaker could have introduced a roomier version of the 5-Series but doing so would have given the 5-Series a different image and character altogether. With the launch of the 6-Series GT, the Bavaria-based automaker has probably got the right recipe for the Indian market.
From the front, the 6-Series GT is more or less similar to the 5-Series and even the 3-Series to some extent and that’s no bad thing. While the chrome surrounds on the signature kidney grille add a classy look, the muscular hood and the adaptive LED headlights with the corona ring LED DRLs add a hint of sportiness and aggression respectively to the front fascia.
Move on to the side and things get interesting. The first thing that catches your attention is the sloping roofline and a hat tip to BMW for executing the rear so beautifully. The liftback runs on 18-inch wheels which look a tad bit small on such a massive car but the German automaker has a reason for doing so (more on this later). At the rear, you get LED tail-lights with 3D effect and twin rounded exhaust tips. Overall, the 6-Series GT is a handsome-looking vehicle with a lot of appeal.
On the inside, things are typical BMW. The cabin design will again, remind you of the 5-Series but the 6-Series GT gets more plusher tan leather upholstery. That’s not all, you also get dark wood brushed aluminium inserts on the dashboard and justifying the premium price tag are a couple of features that are exclusive to the back seat like entertainment screens, reclining seat (by 9-degrees) and electric window blinds.
In terms of features, there is a 10.25-inch iDrive touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and gesture controls, fully digital instrument console, panoramic sunroof, 4-zone climate control, BMW Display Key, driver’s seat memory function and adaptive air suspension. However, there are a couple of features missing in this Luxury Line trim. While you do get the extravagant Display Key, there is no remote parking facility as seen in the 5. Wireless charging, auto parking assist and a 360-degree camera are also being skimped.
While the rear sloping windscreen has limited visibility, the 610-litres boot space, on paper, is large enough but the space saver tyre eats into a considerable amount of that space. Nonetheless, the rear seat comfort is not as plush as in the Mercedes E-Class but it’s a tremendous improvement over the 5-Series.
The 2018 BMW 6-Series GT was initially launched only with a petrol engine but currently there is also a diesel variant available. However, the car we’re driving today is the petrol variant which draws power from a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged motor producing 258 HP of power and 400 Nm of torque. As expected, this powerplant is extremely refined and butter smooth at all times.
0-100 km/hr comes up in just 6.8 seconds and the top speed is 230 km/hr. The powertrain feels superbly responsive lower down and accelerates with a lot of eagerness. Turbo lag is well-contained and this engine screams at higher revs as it likes to be revved hard. Being a BMW, there are multiple driving modes on offer, Comfort, ECOPRO, Sport and since comfort is a priority for the chauffeur-driven, the company has given the 6-Series GT a Comfort+ mode.
The 2018 BMW 630i Luxury Line comes handsomely loaded with safety features. You get 8-airbags, ABS with Brake Assist and Dynamic Braking Lights, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control with Dynamic Traction Control, ISOFIX child seat mounts, electric parking brake with auto hold function and runflat tyres with reinforced side walls. After sales service of the German carmaker has been a delightful experience for most owners so there’s absolutely nothing to complain on the quality of the after-sales.
If you’re looking for a mid-size luxury sedan which could take you to work in great comfort and put a smile across your face when you’re behind the wheel driving during the weekends, there’s no better car than the 6-Series GT.
It does fill the void between the 5-Series and 7-Series and how. Yes, it might look quirky from some angles, yes, the 30i badge doesn’t mean that there’s a 6-cylinder motor under the hood and yes, it’s pricier than the Mercedes E-Class LWB but what you get with the 6-Series GT is a differentiated offering that offers the best of both the worlds. What’s better than having your cake and eating it too.