Vehicle Overview
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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The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases
the locks on the following:
▷ Doors.
▷ Trunk lid.
▷ ...
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the external
lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evaporates
after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not n ...
In the Cabin
Because each was equipped with the optional Sport Package, both of our test
cars had "multi-contoured" power sport seats, which we found comfortable. An
additional seat adjustment, which ...