Safety

Active head restraints, two-row side curtain airbags, front airbags and side-impact airbags for the front seats are all standard. So is an electronic stability system, antilock brakes and traction control. Like most convertibles, the 135i convertible does not have the curtain airbags; pop-up roll bars deploy behind the rear seats in the event of a rollover.

    See also:

    The ultimate in personalization: BMW Sport Line and BMW Urban Line make their debut
    The exclusive new BMW Sport Line and BMW Urban Line of interior and exterior equipment help to show off the high-tech, dynamic facets of the new BMW 1-Series to best advantage. The BMW Sport Lin ...

    Exterior
    Sharing its platform with the recently redesigned 7 Series, the 5 Series' wheelbase has been extended about 3 inches. It now leads its class, BMW says. Up front, the car's signature kidney grilles ...

    Opening
    During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening. Opening from the outside Press the button on the trunk lid. Press the button ...