BMW is ditching the lower-case “i” from the model designations of its gas-powered lineup.
BMW has introduced a new naming strategy aimed at simplifying its model designations as the number ofThe new strategy, which starts with the updated version of the 1-Series hatchback revealed on Wednesday, removes the lower-case “i” from individual model designations for gas-powered models. So the updated version of the 120i and M135i grades are now referred to as the 120 and M135, respectively.
The i was originally introduced in the late 1960s on BMW's 2000 tii, to signify fuel injection. Now the letter is reserved for. The updated 1-Series doesn't have an electric grade, but under the new strategy, a model designation like theDiesel grades continue to feature a lower-case “d” in their model designations, for instance, a 120d in the case of the updated 1-Series.
The most powerful option is a 2.0-liter turbo-4 found in the M135. It's rated at 296 hp and is mated as standard to an all-wheel-drive system. This grade also comes with aerodynamic and chassis upgrades, and is claimed by BMW to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds. Inside, the designers have gone with a similar setup to what's found in the related 2-Series Active Tourer sold overseas. There are new digital screens measuring 10.3 inches for the gauge cluster and 10.7 inches for the infotainment system, plus a revised center console with new controls, including the small nub instead of the more upright shift lever.BMW also added the latest version of its iDrive interface, version 9.0.
While BMW doesn't have any plans to introduce its updated 1-Series hatch in the U.S., many of the changes made to the vehicle, including the new naming strategy, should appear on an updated version of the related
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