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BMW 5 Series GT spy shot.

BMW 5 Series GT spy shot.

The GT has not gone well for BMW, despite a 7-Series chassis and big promises.

The GT has not gone well for BMW, despite a 7-Series chassis and big promises.

So the 5-Series crossover is being given a big tweak and the same front and rear update.

So the 5-Series crossover is being given a big tweak and the same front and rear update.

It should be seen at the Detroit Motor Show in January.

It should be seen at the Detroit Motor Show in January.

Paul Gover

27 Nov 2012

1 min read

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27 Nov 2012

1 min read

So the 5-Series crossover is being given a big tweak and the same front and rear update - check the crazy camo - seen across almost the whole range.

It should be seen at the Detroit Motor Show in January.

Paul Gover

Paul Gover is a former CarsGuide contributor. During decades of experience as a motoring journalist, he has acted as chief reporter of News Corp Australia. Paul is an all-round automotive expert and specialises in motorsport.

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