Quote:
Originally Posted by ynguldyn
The new one is not a 235i.
Look at any 25i/28i UKL BMW - they all have split tailpipes.
|
Good catch. I've spent so little time looking at these vehicles, I hadn't even realized that. Here is a 125i rear end showing the dual exhaust on that car.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ObsidianX
As for the naming convention, why not call this a 1 series in the US?
|
Calling it a 1 Series would just confuse things I think. Also, that would close the door on bringing a 1 Series Sedan here, which they may want to preserve the ability to do in a future generation. After all, Mercedes is adding an A Class sedan to their next generation small car lineup, and it is reported to be heading to the US. So they will have both the CLA and the A sedan in our market.
Quote:
I always thought the odd number series were supposed to be practical while the even numbers were to show off the sporty side of BMW.
|
Right, but as with the existing 4GC, outgoing 6GC, and upcoming 8GC, the "four (or five) door coupes" get an even number.