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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. Above the entry-level 128i is the 135i, whose compact dimensions and two-door layout give it few genuine competitors. The car comes as a coupe or convertible; shoppers might cross-shop the 135i with the Nissan 370Z, Infiniti G37 coupe or top-end versions of Detroit's muscle cars.

The 128i is covered separately in Cars.com's Research section.

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    Starting Roadside Assistance without BMW Assist or TeleService
    1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" 2. "Roadside Assistance" The Roadside Assistance number is displayed. If the mobile phone is paired, a connection is established ...

    Engine stop
    The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions: Manual transmission: ► Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is not pressed. ► The driver' ...

    Switching off automatically
    The system switches off and the LED goes out: After approx. 160 ft/50 m when driving forward. Above approx. 22 mph/36 km/h when driving forward. Switch on the system again if necessary. ...