Sharper design, plusher cabin for stylish touring BMW’s 6 Gran Turismo gets a mid-cycle facelift, retains sporty driving character The luxury family sedan segment is an intensely competitive battlefield. The players are all global biggies and most of the cars themselves sport a dual character making them both enjoyable to drive and to be chauffeured in. In the Indian context most owners will tend to be seated at the rear, though it must be tempting to assume that many, if not all, will want to get behind the wheel at least once in every full moon. Mercedes-Benz’s strategy to bring the long wheelbase E-Class changed the dynamics of this segment. And the recently launched facelifted 2021 model has only made it stronger. BMW’s 5 Series has been a steady contributor to the German luxury brand’s sales in India. Yet, the Munich-based car maker had chosen to take the fight to the E-Class with its 6 Gran Turismo (GT). The extra size of the 6 Series and the novelty of the GT body style has been a good, appealing package for buyers. Earlier this month, the facelifted 2021 model 6 GT was launched. Here is what it has to offer.