The hot hatch in the pair of BMW’s entry-level model, the 1 Series, is the M135 xDrive, which starts at ... speed limit recognition and tyre pressure monitoring. Over the standard kit, it ...

The updated BMW M135i xDrive is available to order now priced from £37,700. BMW has given its hot hatch a makeover, with sharper dynamics - but less power - to take on Audi’s new S3.

The exception is the latest performance range-topper, the M135i xDrive, and as you can probably guess from the name, all four wheels are driven. Effectively, the M135i shares its powertrain with ...