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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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    Rear door controls
    Roller blind for the side windows Press the button. The roller blind can only be extended or retracted when the side window is closed. Roller blind for rear window Press the button. Raising ...

    Closing the hood
    Closing the hood Drop the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage. Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed ...

    Saving fuel
    General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for the reduction of fuel consumption and emissions. Fuel consumption depends on a number of different factors. The implementation ...