We watched, we saw and BMW didn't conquer — at least it didn't conquer us — with the launch of the all-new BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo. Though it seems confident it will not misstep like it did with the 5-Series GT, I can definitively say that I will never, ever like that product.
With the 3-Series wagon, X1 and X3 I just can't see myself ever buying something so blatantly hideous when there are better looking — and likely to be less expensive — options.
But, here's the funny thing. The German marques are so eager to gain market share that they're all following each other into these ridiculous categories. Take, for example, the 3GT.
It has had no proven success AND the 5GT can be concluded a failure. YET Audi, and now rumors are highlighting Mercedes-Benz, will be throwing their hat into the ring!
You know what they say: "There's no business like the auto business."
Though I feel this is pure speculation, renderings from abroad are showing a possible C-Class competitor to square up against the 3GT and Audi A4 Vario.
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