Official 2013 BMW 3-Series GT photos leaked [more pics added]

2013 BMW 3-Series GT

Arriving later this year

The first official images with the upcoming 2013 BMW 3-Series GT have surfaced the Internet.

The more practical (yet less attractive) version of the 3-Series is about to make its official debut and most likely will be presented at next month's Geneva show. Continuing the trend started with the 5-Series GT, the smaller 3-Series GT will use the same engine as the regular 3-Series and will be available with both RWD and xDrive AWD systems.

The new model adopts a slightly raised seating position and comes with a two-tier rear hatch design which although looks a bit better than the one on the 5-Series GT, it's still not an attractive styling but at least it's more practical.

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Feb 6, 2013 5:03 am By Adrian Padeanu

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PONTIAC G8 GXP

3 series sedan in ugly, but this looks like Ssnag Yong Rodius distant relative

February 6, 2013 5:16 am

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loki

... Because everybody wants an oversized and ugly luxury hatchback. Right?

February 6, 2013 5:16 am

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GRAVE

A 75% 5GT

February 6, 2013 5:19 am

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Ratt

Yes better than 5GT but still ugly, and what the hell they're doing with these cars, I mean you got wagon and sedan, the mix of two simply cant look good, and that side vent is hideous.

February 6, 2013 5:22 am

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Cale24

What a mess, worse headlights/ grille; fussy rear valence, usual dodgy GT proportions; confused front bumper; odd surfacing along sides. Yet it will somehow sell.

February 6, 2013 5:24 am

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AlexHohDesu

It's not as ugly as the 5 GT, but it's still ugly. I don't get the point of this GT thing, if you want a versatile, practical and tall vehicle, get a proper SUV, a RR Evoque will be the best bet. And why did they use Gran Turismo to describe something this.....un-attractive.

February 6, 2013 5:42 am

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Cohiba-lover06

So we have come full circle with the uglyness. 6er, 5er and now the 3-series. To complete this: Let`s wait for the upcoming BMW-owned RR coupé. Makes you almost wish (I said almost!) for the return of the Bangle butt!

February 6, 2013 6:02 am

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Cohiba-lover06

Want a car? Want a hatch? Best of both? Maybe BMW should send its designers on a crash course to the Czech Republic to learn how the lowly Skoda has solved it. Far better than this.

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February 6, 2013 6:06 am

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SouthAfrica

by looking at this you can just puke you know.

February 6, 2013 6:08 am

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Gile

I'd easily take A5 Sportback over this one

February 6, 2013 6:19 am

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raduq

I guess people who want more rear space than a sedan has but don't want a estate will buy this car, although I wouldn't trade looks for just a bit more practicality. Both sedan and estate 3er are beautiful cars, just pick one of that, don't go in the middle and become confusing BMW..

February 6, 2013 6:41 am

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automobile007

For so long I've been saying, that 3 series sedan is just too attractive for me. thank god BMW have saved the day with this

February 6, 2013 6:53 am

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PAA

Not bad looking but not exactly upto BMW's standard models.

February 6, 2013 7:08 am

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Mr80s

I wish BMW would just rethink all these nameplate lapses for models that don't fulfill any "GT" criteria (well, aside from comfort). Design-wise not my cup of tea, as it reminds me of my grandmas old Corolla E90 liftback. "The more practical (yet less attractive) version of the 3-Series" ... please explain to me where is this thing any more practical than the Touring?

February 6, 2013 7:08 am

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nahidrahman

Fools and haters: Clearly this is aimed primarily at the Chinese market, where the 5GT is actually doing better than anywhere else.

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February 6, 2013 8:20 am

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catchmyshadow

aston, audi, even VW (CC) are doing this 4 door hatchback coupe thing much better, it still looks like it was beaten with an ugly stick.

February 6, 2013 8:24 am

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RomanKadler

Nice Hyundai, why there is BMW in the title?

February 6, 2013 8:59 am

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Microice

competition for the A4 Allroad but surely the X1 would cover this segment. I understand its more of a stylish X1 but eish...BMW has gone off the rails here.

February 6, 2013 8:59 am

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tazcubed

So, BMW hasn't learned from the 5GT. I wonder if they'll get rid of the 3 wagon from North America the same way they did with the 5? Personally, I like hatchbacks and wagons, and Mazda did well with their 6 in that regards - this one just looks bad and seems to have missed something elementally (just can't put my finger on it).

February 6, 2013 9:04 am

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