Exterior
With standard visual cues that come only with the 128i's optional M Sport Package, the 135i has an aggressive front bumper with three large air inlets. Xenon headlights are standard, and they carry a white bordering up top for 2012, mirroring the headlight treatment across most other BMWs. These lights include a string of LEDs embedded in the caps, a visual cue used in the automaker's redesigned 6 Series.
Rather than the 3 Series convertible's folding metal hardtop, the 135i convertible has a fabric soft-top that can open or close in 22 seconds, BMW says. It operates at speeds up to 25 mph.
The 1 Series remains a small car overall, about 2 inches shorter and narrower than a Scion tC. The popular 3 Series coupe, in comparison, measures about 10 inches longer.
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Convertible: cargo loading
Enlarging the cargo area
When the convertible top is closed you can enlarge the cargo area:
To do so, fold the cargo area partition upward.
Before opening the convertible top, pull the cargo area p ...
Parking brake
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while
parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Indicator lamp The indicator lamp is lit, and when you drive
off a signal soun ...
Securing cargo
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its contents.
Tighten the retaining strap on the tensioning
buckle for this purpose.
Securing the ski bag
Secure the ski bag in this way. ...