BMW 520i, BMW X5, BMW Z4 - what appears to many BMW fans to be a puzzle of letters and words is actually a sophisticated system: the naming of BMW models. Over the years the system has changed, but hasn’t become any less comprehensible. So if you're looking for an aha-moment, this episode of Changing Lanes, the official podcast of BMW, is for you. Learn now from Nicki and Jonathan why the naming strategy has changed, and how model designations come about today. 




2:17 Decoding a BMW model name

7:08 History of the model namings

11:40 Model names at BMW M

16:39 Model names at BMW i




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