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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    Speed limit
    Display of a speed limit which, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued. Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/ 5 km/h. Displayi ...

    Roadside Assistance
    BMW Roadside Assistance is available by phone around the clock in many countries. You can obtain support there in the event of a breakdown. ...

    Short commands of the voice activation system
    Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not avai ...