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Don’t be misled by the name of BMW’s new car: it’s a replacement for the 5 Series Gran Turismo and will look to attract buyers who might otherwise have been tempted by an Audi A7 Sportback.

The BMW 6 Series is a large prestige four-seat convertible that provides competition to everything from the Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet to the Bentley Continental Convertible. Don’t be fooled by those slinky looks, though, it’s much more of a long-distance cruiser than a sportscar.

The BMW 6 Series is a large prestige coupe that provides competition to the likes of the Audi A7 and Mercedes E-Class Coupe. Don’t be fooled by those slinky looks, though, it’s much more of a long-distance cruiser than a sportscar.

Read the BMW 6 Series Convertible (2004 - 2011) car review by Autotrader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives.

Read the BMW 6 Series Convertible (2011 - 2015) car review by Autotrader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives.

The last generation BMW 6 Series Coupe had a very technical appearance, with sharp lines and heavy creases, in stark contrast with the pretty Jaguar XK and iconic Porsche 911. The latest model is clearly an evolution of this approach, but some of the lines have now softened, and it’s even wider and longer than before.