Mumbai: German luxury car makers, BMW has officially discontinued the 6 Series GT in India. The series will be replaced by the new 5 Series. The new 5 Series, especially in its long wheelbase (LWB) version, was designed to cater to both the old 5 Series and 6 Series GT customers.
Launched in 2018 and updated with a facelift in 2021, the 6 Series GT was essentially a longer version of the previous 5 Series. BMW sold 1,428 units in FY2024, outpacing the older 5 Series, which sold 1,059 units.
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The 6 Series GT offered a choice between a 258 bhp, 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 190 bhp, 2.0-litre diesel engine. The new 5 Series currently comes with a 2.0-litre petrol engine, with a diesel option expected later.
BMW’s current sedan lineup in India includes the 2 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, and 7 Series, with the 5 and 7 Series available in electric versions alongside the i4 sedan.
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