A sense of engagement is a “must” for any sporty sedan, and BMW have built their reputation on offering all their models with this quality front and center. But where the five preceding generations of the M5 offered it in spades, some enthusiasts wanted more. So the M Division listened—imbuing its sixth generation model with driver-focused refinement.

You may already know about the 6 Series Convertible, which offers top-down fun for performance-oriented drivers. You may know all about the 6 Series Gran Coupe, which features the added benefit of four doors. You may not, however, know about the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo. Not to worry - that's why we're here.

It may be hard to spot the changes on the 2018 BMW X3, but if you look closely, you’ll see them. More chiseled character lines, a slightly longer wheel base, and LED lighting elements are the most noticeable. But the real updates to the latest X3 can only be experienced behind the wheel.