![]() Yet the GT's ride quality isn't as luxurious as that of the 7 Series, and what initially feels like sporting intentions when driving quickly fades due to the car's large size and added heft. Even the car's name is misleading the 5 Series GT actually uses many of the same underpinnings as the 7 Series and has just as roomy of a cabin. The Gran Turismo rides about 2 inches taller than a 5 Series sedan but almost 4 inches lower than an X5 crossover SUV. One doesn't learn much just by looking at the car's specs. And as for the intended audience, is the 5 GT intended for sedan shoppers looking for added cargo space, or is it meant for crossover SUV drivers desiring something smaller? These are questions not easily answered. No, our conundrum lies in two basic questions: "What is it?" and "Who is it for?" One might call this new 5 Series Gran Turismo a wagon, but you could call it a luxury hatchback, too. Now, that's not to say it's a bad car - far from it. ![]() We're not quite sure what to make of the 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo.
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