Overview & Reviews

The 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is an all-new model.

• Strong and fuel-efficient engines
• Upscale interior with straightforward controls and plenty of rear-seat legroom
• Standard all-wheel drive.
• Distinctive hatchback body style makes it easy to load bulky items

• Lacks the handling precision of other 3 Series models
• Less cargo capacity than most crossover SUVs
• Nobody is going say to you: "What a beautiful BMW you have!"
• Engine auto stop-start can be an annoyance

User Reviews:

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  Outstanding for all around use. - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By BobM - October 4 - 8:41 am

  Rear headroom is great due to roofline. Cargo capacity is good with rear seats up, great with rear seats down. Wish I had the all around video and lane warning features.

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  Fantastic for fun and family! - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By Russ - June 6 - 1:23 am

  One of the sportiest cars around, but PLENTY of room in the back sear for 2 full-grown adults. Plus, the panoramic double-long sunroof give a great sensation for passengers and driver. Sits a bit high, which is great for vision and entry/exit, but hugs the road like a much lower-slung car. NEVER a problem taking off from a light, merging into traffic, or getting around those left-lane cruisers. The 8-speed transmission and the bi-turbo make the car extremely quick, but all the shifting can take a bit of getting used to. The sport line gives you an option for Sport Display on the nice-sized and nicely-positioned screen which show HP and torque as you drive -- very cool! Navigation is excellent, but I dinged it a bit because the voice recognition is a be dodgy sometimes. More cargo capacity than a 3-series wagon. The angle of the hatch back intrudes a bit when trying to fit/load large, squared-off boxes, but overall the cargo space is cavernous. Tons of thoughtful features like tie-downs and bag-holders in the rear, USB ports, kick-to-open rear liftgate, etc. overall a very nicely-done, well-performing car!

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  335 GT xdrive -- Love it. - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By skukta - August 13 - 7:29 am

  If you could just have one car, this would be the one to have. Its terrifically fast, fun to drive, comfortable, incredibly spacious (we can fit two bikes, luggage and three people inside this car), gets reasonably good gas mileage (about 23mpg, mixed use) and looks great to my eye.

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  Best car Ive ever bought. - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By maugha - July 9 - 11:54 pm

  Ive read professional reviews that say this car is extremely ugly and I have to disagree. Its exterior design looks both class and sporty at the same time. Back seat leg space was important as I have four college age children. This has as much room as the 7 series. I needed cargo space as I transport kids to/from their schools with all their dorm needs. There is plenty of room for all their stuff. In addition, I am disabled and love how easy it is to close the hatch and pull down the back seats for additional cargo space. I had a 2007 525i with an inline six-cylinder engine. I now have the four cylinder and it has more power than my 525i, making is amazingly fun to drive.

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  #Furious8 - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By TEE - June 4 - 6:02 am

  Great performance

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  BMW with room and fun - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By windyman - May 31 - 8:25 am

  I wanted to replace a Saab 9-5 wagon. The 3 series wagon did not really have the room for me. The X1 and X3 didnt appeal to me. So I was going to get a sedan, and keep the wagon as a station car and junk hauler. My wife and I went to the dealer to buy the sedan and found the 238i GT. We never looked back. No, it is not quite as sharp as the sedan, but I have a convertible for that. It has tons of room, accelerates and handles well, especially in sport of sport plus modes. Bring it down to comfort or eco-pro when just humming along the highway. You can still drop a couple of gears quickly with the paddle shifters. No second thoughts

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  BMW 3 Series with tons of useful space - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By Jack Oakley - May 9 - 2:26 pm

  My previous 4 cars have been BMW 3 Series. All certified preowned with under 40K miles. All were lease returns. I enjoy driving the 3 series, but I wanted more trunk space and a larger back seat. I drive between 35k and 45k miles per year. Daily commute is 142 miles. My last 3 series had reached 150K miles, the time I start looking for a replacement. A friend purchased a 328 Grand Truismo - I was immediately impressed by the space. 3 adults fit very comfortably in the back seat and the cargo area is big, hatch makes loading very easy. I have owned the GT for one month. Very comfortable, its based on the 3 series BMW makes for the China Market - I was told, wealthy individuals in China prefer to have a driver, so BMW needed to make the 3 series longer and wider to provide a larger back seat. This setup works perfectly in the GT. I am 61", perfectly comfortable in the driver seat. The longer wheelbase lends itself to a smoother ride. I really enjoy driving this car, I have the SPORT edition: Blacked out trim, black leather interior, red stitching, brushed aluminum replaces wood on the interior, gray-smoke 18" wheels, sport wheel with paddle shifters. Great highway ride, above average power, 32MPG HWY. Only complaint - larger blind spot. GT has a lower resale than 3 series sedan. So first owner takes the initial loss - Vehicle was $53,800 in 2014 - My purchase with 36K miles and certified preowned from BMW was $29,150. If you like the 3 series, but want more useful cargo space and a larger back seat then take a look at the GT.

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  Still Loving My car after two Years - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By jmnteddy - March 24 - 7:52 pm

  This is the first BMW Ive owned and hope it wont be my last. I drove Toyotas for the last 27 years and traded in a Highlander for this car, wish I had done it sooner. So glad to be back in a sedan and it meets all of my criteria: good looks,smooth ride, plenty of room for passengers and cargo,sunroof,AWD, great MPG and just plain fun to drive. I love how it hugs the road and was glad to see the other positive reviews regarding this vehicle. If you read the blogs so many people put down the looks of this vehicle but I think it looks great. Im hoping this car will be as reliable as all of the Toyotas that Ive owned over the years. Im really enjoying and loving this car! My only fear is after the warranty the costs for future repairs and maintenance but others have assured me I dont have to do business with a dealer just find a good mechanic that works on foreign cars.

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  Totally love this car! - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By tawmus - March 10 - 10:28 am

  I was looking to go from my 2007 X3 (which I loved) to something with a bit more refinement. I also dont want a car that is very common. The 3-series is very common place in SoCal but the are very few GTs (of any type). I just purchased a 2014 dealer loaner (loaded) for a sweet price and thats why I gave this review a 5 for value. Ive had the car for less than a week and have had numerous folks commenting on the beauty of this ride. Shout out to Penske BMW of Ontario, CA!! Amazing team.

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  Meets a Lot of Needs - 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
  By carolinabmer - October 21 - 2:05 am

  I had a demanding set of criteria for this car. Im mid-50s, single, no kids at home. I enjoyed having multiple cars for my different moods and purposes - a 740iL for traveling, a Subaru Forester for bad weather and hauling, and two C6 Corvettes for pure, unadulterated fun. I also wanted to get better fuel economy than my old vehicles (harder than you might think as my V-8 vehicles all got 26 - 30 MPG Hwy, Subaru rarely >20). I wanted to get as much of these into one car as possible. Mission accomplished in the 335i Xdrive Gran Tourissimo.