BMW model rename coming?

[Xtrema]

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1008378

TLDR


All re-engined F3x models will get new designations:

Model name change for the re-engined F3x: 328i (N20) -> 330i (B48), 335i (N55) -> 340i (B58).

4-cyl B48 engine will have 330i/430i designation instead of 328i/428i
6-cyl B58 engine will have 340i/440i designation instead of 335i/435i.
PHEV F30 will come as 330e, not 328e.

Better or worse?

[rage2]

They're matching Merc's move to the "400" number in that class.

[benyl]

BMW is nuts.

Even is coupe, odd is sedan. Grand Coupes have 4 doors, but are basically a sedan with shitty headroom in the back seat.

Next, they bring out the Sport Tourer to compete with the B class. It's a 2 series and not a 1 series or an X series. WTF?

[schocker]

Hopefully they get a power bump then....:nut:
I like the even coupe, odd sedan numbering though, makes it easier to look for cars. I do miss the X though as that made it easy to tell the AWD models.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by rage2
They're matching Merc's move to the "400" number in that class.

Then what's BMW going to do to match 450? :nut: