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I have arranged a test drive of the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo as I like the versatility of a hatchback but I also want comfort. Is there any other high quality hatchback that you can recommend because I'm not aware of any?

Asked on 19 December 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
5 Series Gran Turismo video demonstated here:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=415
A possible alternative to the 5GT 335i is the Infniti EX37GT video demonstrated here:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=406
A further possible alternative to the 5GT 3.0D is the Audi Q5 3.0 V6 TDI Sportback, the 2.0TDI 170 of which is video demonstrated here:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=402
But neither are quite the long distance tourer the 5 Gran Turismo is.
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