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. 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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    Low tire pressure message
    The yellow warning lamp lights up. A Check Control message is displayed. ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure. ▷ The system was not reset after a whee ...

    Locking separately
    The trunk lid can be locked separately using the switch in the front center armrest. ▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Trunk lid not secured, arrow 2. Slide the switch into the arro ...

    Using this Owner's Manual
    The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index. An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline ...