2021 BMW 6 Series GT review, first drive

The BMW 6 Series GT has received a makeover for 2021 and our review talks you through all that is new on the outside, inside, new features and variants on offer.

As its name suggests, the BMW 6 Series GT sits between the 5 Series and the flagship 7 Series in the company’s lineup but takes the slightly unconventional route in the way it has been styled deviating from the generic three-box shape. It primarily targets buyers that prefer being chauffeured around, at least in the Indian context, particularly the ones left underwhelmed by the 5 Series’ rear seat experience especially in comparison with the long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz E-Class sold here. For 2021, the BMW 6 Series GT has received a mid-life makeover with revisions to its exterior, interior and features list along with a slightly rejigged variant lineup. The bulk of the visual changes are restricted to the front end. The 2021 BMW 6 Series GT gets a new set of headlamps with angular L-shape LED DRLs accompanied by BMW’s Laserlight lighting setup in this range-topping M Sport trim. The grille seems a tad bigger and the bumper is new as well. The rest of the car remains unchanged, however, there a few new exterior colour options on offer. Inside, the dashboard greets you with a familiar layout but the choice of colour for the upholstery is different from the outgoing model’s. The most prominent change here comes in the form of a new 12.3-inch touchscreen display replacing the older 10.25-inch unit. It offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support which combines with the wireless charging feature to give you a cable-free experience. The other notable change is the new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that sports the new layout we’ve been seeing in all the latest BMWs which includes the not-so-intuitive rev counter that runs counter-clockwise. Those seated in the back now get USB Type-C ports.