BMW has an impressively complex lineup with gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and electric models as the Bavarian brand wants to live up to its "Power of Choice" ethos. It's one of the few automakers that hasn't set a death sentence for the good ol' internal combustion engine since it believes the world won't be ready to completely embrace EVs in the next decade. The German luxury marque argues the transition will take time and shouldn't be rushed.
In the meantime, it's reportedly planning to update its naming strategy to provide more clarity. A well-known BMW insider from the Bimmer Post forums claims the gasoline-only cars will lose the letter "i" from the end of their names starting with the new models coming from 2024. The next-generation 1 Series and X3 are believed to lead the way as both are expected to enter production in a little over a year from now: July 2024 for the hatch and August 2024 for the crossover.
