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The rear-wheel-drive BMW 1 Series enters its fifth year on the market with a few visual changes, as well as a new higher-performance version from BMW's M division, dubbed the 1 Series M. At the other end of the lineup is the 128i, which is the least-expensive entry point to BMW's entire lineup. Available as a coupe or convertible, the compact 1 Series occupies a space with few competitors. The Nissan 370Z, Infiniti G37 coupe and top-end versions of Detroit's muscle cars come closest to filling out the competitive slate.

The 135i is covered separately in Cars.com's Research section.

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    PDC Park Distance Control
    The concept In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control, the backup camera*, can be switched on. PDC supports you when parking. Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or behind ...

    Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature
    Photocells are used for control: In the mirror glass. On the back of the mirror. For proper operation: Keep the photocells clean. Do not cover the area between the inside rearview ...

    Leather care
    Remove dust from the leather often, using a cloth or vacuum cleaner. Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased wear and premature degradation o ...