BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo 2017 pricing and spec confirmed

BMW Australia has announced pricing for its 6 Series Gran Turismo range on sale next month, with the two-tier line-up to kick off from $123,500 before on-road costs for the entry-level 630i.

Flagship responsibilities will be handled by the $148,900 640i, which is the first non-M Performance passenger car in Australia to include BMW's variable 'xDrive' all-wheel-drive system.

Powered by a 190kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, the rear-wheel-drive 630i can sprint from 0-100km/h in 6.3 seconds.

The 640i is the first non-M Performance passenger car in Australia to include BMW's variable 'xDrive' all-wheel-drive system.

Furthermore, it has a claimed fuel consumption figure of 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle test and emits 159 grams per km of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Comparatively, the 640i packs a 250kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-petrol six-cylinder unit under its bonnet, enabling a triple-digit run in 5.3s while drinking 8.5L/100km and emitting 195g/km.

Both variants are exclusively paired to an eight-speed sports automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The Bavarian carmaker's suite of safety and driver assistance technologies are standard across the range, including adaptive cruise control, steering and lane control assist, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear cross-traffic alert, AEB, lane departure warning, park assist, front and rear parking sensors, speed limit info, high beam assist and 360-degree cameras.

Equipment levels for the 630i extend to an 'M Sport Package', 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, automatic tailgate, active rear spoiler, chrome exterior trim, an adaptive twin-axle air suspension with dynamic damper control, and keyless entry.

Inside, features include a panoramic glass sunroof, ambient lighting, 10.25-inch 'Professional Navigation' touchscreen multimedia system powered by 'iDrive6', 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, head-up display, wireless smartphone charging, digital radio, 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system, two-zone climate control, Anthracite roofliner, 'Dakota' leather upholstery and heated front seats with lumbar support.

Meanwhile, the 640i further adds 20-inch rims, four-wheel steering, metallic paint, Nappa leather upholstery, front ventilated comfort seats, four-zone climate control, ambient air, electric rear seat backrest adjustment and electric rear-side window roller sunblinds.

The cabin features 'Dakota' leather upholstery and heated front seats with lumbar support.

For no additional cost, buyers can swap the standard 'M Sport Package' for 'Luxury Line' trim, which extends to additional exterior chrome treatments, LED fog lights, 'Luxury' badging, 'Luxury Line'-branded door sill finishers and a sport leather steering wheel.

Three options packages are available, with the $1600 'Innovations Package' available range-wide, while the $3000 'Comfort Package' and $8000 'Indulgence Package' are exclusive to the 630i and 640i respectively.

Arriving as the successor for the 5 Series Gran Turismo, which found 24 local homes to the end of August this year, the 6 Series Gran Turismo will endeavour to rocket up the sales charts.

According to BMW Group Australia CEO Marc Werner, generous technology and equipment levels will be critical elements to the new model's success.

"The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo features a lot of technology we have seen rolling out in the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series in recent times," he said.

"With a fresh take on exterior styling that is lower and longer, a generous and comfortable interior, leading-edge connectivity and high standard specification, the 6 Series Gran Turismo is a fantastic family proposition."

The latest BMW will go toe-to-toe with the Audi A7 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz CLS when it arrives in November.

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