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 ...

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 ...

The M135i xDrive feels like a car with no real USP. It’s sure to sell well to those for whom easy straight-line performance and a BMW badge are all that matter, but where the old M140i could ...

The Compact led the way for future BMW hot hatches like the M135i. Relatively low-mileage examples are on the market from as little as £2,000. Three car garage: a new BMW X3 or a used sports car ...