BMW 3 Series GT might not live to see a new generation

Fresh off the rumor mill, the 3 Series Gran Turismo facelifted back in June last year might not have a successor based on the all-new 3 Series G20. The folks over at BMWBLOG have learned from sources close to the Bavarian marque the oddball GT will be retired after only one generation since it wouldn’t make a lot of financial sense to keep it in the range alongside the 4 Series Gran Coupe.

The report goes on to specify the “four-door coupe” will effectively take its place in BMW’s lineup, although we’re not sure how that’s going to happen taking into account the two models are not exactly being cross-shopped by customers. The 3 Series GT is a roomier and more practical hatchback take on the regular sedan, while the 4 Series GC is a sleeker version with a swoopy roofline.
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carloslassiter - 2/4/2017 6:38:15 AM

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Sorry, too many models. I can't keep them all straight.

qwertyfla - 2/4/2017 8:59:44 AM

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Bring Money With you has lost its way and me as a customer...

MDarringer - 2/4/2017 10:48:31 AM

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The irony is the Bring Money With you is now "we'll pay you well not to leave the lot" motors.

Dexter1 - 2/4/2017 3:53:19 PM

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I am genuflecting right now with hopes that BMW will kill all of their ungainly, ill-proportioned GT models.

Holydude - 2/5/2017 11:47:31 AM

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+1 on too many models and losing track, but most of them don't look very good anyway.

llaroo - 2/5/2017 9:41:18 PM

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who it their right mind would buy a 3 series GT ? hideous design. BMW lost me for sure

MDarringer - 2/6/2017 8:34:44 AM

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You would think Europeans who seem to love ugly hatchbacks.

cidflekken - 2/6/2017 2:01:14 PM

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In truth, there is practicality in a hatchback vs. trunk, and if you need more rear seat headroom (vs. the 4GC), then this is a great choice, especially if the X1/X3 designs don't do it for you. The 3GT was actually fairly attractive. It's the 5GT that was an abomination, which makes it even more surprising that BMW would continue with that car as a 6 Series.