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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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    Parking using the parking assistant
    Personal responsibility The parking assistant does not relieve the driver of responsibility for the vehicle during the parking procedure. Watch the parking space and parking procedure closely ...

    Sitting safely
    The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with: ► Safety belts ...

    2nd row seats
    If the row of seats is divided, each side can be adjusted separately. Do not adjust the seat while driving Never adjust the 2nd row seats while the vehicle is moving, as otherwise the passenge ...