Name-Games For 3-Series: BMW To Make 3 Into 4?
Is '4' the magic number for BMW?
The next generation of BMW 3-series coupes and convertibles could be re-badged as 4-series models rather than 3-series.
The logic behind this is, apparently, that some elements in the Munich management (that's presumably the more OCD parts) are keen that odd numbers should represent the more 'everyday' saloons and estates (and 'GT' models), while even numbers get assigned to sportier models.
That already applies with the X5 and X6 SUVs, and with the 5-series and 6-series. It will even work out well lower down, with the future 1-series expected to go for front-wheel drive, while the '2-series' coupe will retain driven wheels at the 'proper' end.
But what, you may well ask, is going to happen to the M3? Will we get an M3 saloon and an M4 coupe? Apparently not, says US mag Car And Driver, who broke the story. So much for consistency, then...
In any event they may not have a M3 saloon so it matters not, but what about a Touring?
The new M3/M4, M5/M6 will IMO make the "old" cars so so out of date it seems notwithstanding the stunning engines.
So A3 has hatchback, A4 has boot, A5 is coupe/sportback, A6 boot.
The sportiness in the Audi range comes from the S and RS prefix instead of the A.
Yes, there are inconsistences (A2, R8) but nothing to get too excited about.
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