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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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    What to do if...
    Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to page 204. The mobile phone could not be paired or connected. ► Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on the mobile phone? Activate Blu ...

    Storing a station
    1. "Radio" 2. "FM" or "AM" 3. Highlight the desired station. 4. Press the controller for an extended period. 5. Select the desired memory location. The stations ar ...

    Fold-out position of the wipers
    Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example. 1. Switch off the ignition. 2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind ...