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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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    Closing
    Closing Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate. Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; ot ...

    Front seat heating
    Switching on Press the button once for each temperature level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. If the drive is continued within approx. 15 minutes, the seat h ...

    Tachometer
    Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine. ...