Bmw 5 Series Gran Turismo

It's sleeker than its predecessor, but still looks rather... unique.

Here we see the updated BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo undergoing winter testing in Sweden.

BMW's second-generation 5 Series Gran Turismo will address a number of complaints about the current car – namely that it looks terrible.

With its quirky design, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo doesn't seem like the most-loved model in the BMW lineup. However, sales in the US and China have reportedly been strong enough to warrant a successor based on the next-gen 5 Series platform, likely in 2016.

Almost one month ago, we reported on a BMW investigation into a potentially defective bolt that lived in the company's VANOS variable valve timing system. At that point, the potential recall was seemingly limited to Chinese-market cars; the company was filing a recall application with Chinese officials.

BMW itself says it is making "Precise modifications to the design" of the facelifted, sixth-generation 5 Series, and this is the result. The 2014 5 Series will come in four flavors – sedan, Touring, Gran Turismo and ActiveHybrid 5 – the biggest news probably the addition of a

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BMW 5 Series Touring – Click above for high-res image gallery

BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

BMW 5 Series GT by AC Schnitzer – Click above for high-res image gallery

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Current-generation BMW 5 Series Touring

If you love the idea of the 5 Series Gran Turismo but don't want a vehicle quite that large, BMW's got something baking in the oven that you may very well be interested in: a 3 Series Gran Turismo. Just like its larger sibling, this wagon that's masquerading as anything other than a wagon will sport a fastback-like rear roof design

2010 BMW 535i Gran Turismo – Click above for high-res image gallery

BMW's new 5-series Gran Turismo is just now going on sale in Europe and will be coming to U.S. dealers in the next few weeks. However, the Munich brand is already looking at expanding the powertrain lineup. Here in the U.S., we will get the 535 and 550 GT with turbocharged six- and eight-cylinder gas engines. The current EU lineup adds BMW's marvelous 3.0-liter diesel six.