BMW 3 Series GT India launch on October 19

Earlier this year, BMW had released images of the facelifted 3-Series GT. The car went on to make its global debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Now, media reports claim that the car's launch in India is scheduled for October 19, 2016.

The facelifted model gets minor tweaks and now comes with adaptive LED headlights, LED fog lamps, redesigned front grille and bumper with larger air intakes and new LED tail lights. The 3-Series GT also gets the latest version of BMW's navigation system.

No details about what engines and transmissions will be on offer in the Indian market have been released. In international markets, the 3-Series GT is offered with a total of 18 engine, gearbox and drive configurations. Currently the 3-Series is offered only in the 320d trim, which is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine that makes 188 BHP and 400 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-Speed Steptronic automatic transmission, which transfers power to rear wheels.

It will be interesting to see if BMW will also introduce petrol engines in the Indian market considering the recent shift in buyers' preference to petrol engines.