[boostedM]

Yeah, you read the title correctly. No, you're not the only one hoping it was a mistake. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't look bad, but it just furthers my "wtf are we trying to do here, BMW" question. Anyway, here it is...







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[lalasd]

I like it. I'd buy this over the 3 series.

 

[boostedM]

I like it. I'd buy this over the 3 series.

Why? Other than the front bumper and the side gill thing I really can't tell a difference. I'm not sure what the pricing difference is or will be, either

 

[adanmtxt1]

I thought four door sedans remained 3-Series, while coupes and convertibles adopted the 4-Series badge, so why would this four door fastback be a 4?

 

[boostedM]

I thought four door sedans remained 3-Series, while coupes and convertibles adopted the 4-Series badge, so why would this four door fastback be a 4?

This leads back to my confusion. Originally when I was told about all the number changes, a BMW rep told me they wanted to make things a little easier for marketing and accounting purposes, so all the 2 doors would be even and all the 4 doors would be odd. Then they made the 6GC. Now the 4GC. And the 1 is now a hatchback. I think there are Euro 2 series hatchbacks as well. Makes no sense anymore

 

[lalasd]

I thought four door sedans remained 3-Series, while coupes and convertibles adopted the 4-Series badge, so why would this four door fastback be a 4?

6 series grandcoupe. vs 5 series.

@boostedm The side profile is different. The car is lower and wider than the 3 series as well. Mileage is better.

For me it looks better.

 

[adanmtxt1]

Just checked the BMW USA site to find the small four door GT is listed as a 3-Series, there's no 1-Series anymore, and the 2 is a coupe, so the only inconsistency is the four door GT 6-Series. Who knows. The guys in Munich might be visiting their local beer gardens a little early.

 

[Flyinglakland]

Can't wait for the reveal of the new 2015 M3 coupe!

 

[boostedM]

Just checked the BMW USA site to find the small four door GT is listed as a 3-Series, there's no 1-Series anymore, and the 2 is a coupe, so the only inconsistency is the four door GT 6-Series. Who knows. The guys in Munich might be visiting their local beer gardens a little early.

The new 1 isn't coming to the US. For now anyway. The 2 either already has a hatch option overseas or is getting one next year. The 3 in the US has the sedan and the GT and the 4 GC will be coming next year.

 

[VR1]

I actually like it. Wouldn't pay the premium they're asking over a regular 3 series though.

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[Bader.Abbas]

looks good

 

[anonymoose]

I think I have a new meaning for BMW... Beyond My Wisdom... because I can't figure out what the hell is going on over there anymore. I still like the cars, but this new numbering is nonsense.

 

[BLK Tony]

Yeah it looks good but what the hell...

 

[lalasd]

People the new numbering system makes sense.

For example:

a4 sedan/wagon | 3 series sedan/wagon

a5 coupe/sportback | 4 series coupe/grandcoupe.

What's so hard to get ... ?

They want to make 3 5 and 7 more mainstream. Make the 2 4 and 6 more for enthusiasts.

 

[bprime]

a good looking 4 door hatch from BMW? awesome!

it'd be even awesomer if they made an XdriveM version

 

[AlmosttotheTop]

lol its nice but it looks just like a 3

 

[fjpanda]

I hate bmw now, way too many models.

 

[Camquartr]

Can't wait for the reveal of the new 2015 M3 coupe!

There won't be a new M3 Coupe. The M3 will be sedan only like the 3 series is sedan only. You must be mistaken for the M4 which will be in coupe form.

Does this mean they'll make an M4 grand coupe? Weird

 

[srock]

That's almost indistinguishable from the 3 series. I don't think anyone would notice what it was unless they saw the 3 and 4GC side by side.

 

[lefizzet]

Pretty much what everyone's saying.."a 4 door coupe based off a 2 door coupe that's based off a 4 door sedan"