Unfortunately, counter to its simplified mantra, BMW will not offer a manual transmission on the 128ti, instead the only option is the Aisin eight-speed torque converter as in the M135i.

It does what it says on the tin, marrying the BMW badge with a sporty drive and daring style ... you opt for the dual-zone climate control that comes standard with the M135i. The boot has grown by ...

Still, the “ti” badge has its own history in the BMW camp. Standing for “Turismo ... it's a lot lighter than its all-wheel-drive sibling, the M135i xDrive, so you can expect agility and ...

That’s the Artist Previously Known as the M135i; BMW has dropped the ‘i’ from its badge partly to avoid confusion with its electric models. Peak power from the M135’s 2-litre B48 engine ...

Ironically, though, the F40 1 Series' performance flagship remains the all-wheel drive (AWD) M135i xDrive, but now it has a ... Turismo Internazionale, badge has been affixed to a BMW. So, does the ...