BMW has made some tweaks to its M135 xDrive hot hatch for the introduction of the 2022 refresh, with revised handling, updated in-car tech, and new exterior colours headlining the announcement. Firstly, no major changes are made to the powertrain. It remains a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder producing 225kW and 450Nm, […]
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New BMW 128ti in the works; warm hatch to slot below M135i
There’s a new warm hatch on the horizon from Bavaria, in the form of the 2021 BMW 128ti. BMW has just confirmed the variant will slot beneath the range-topping M135 xDrive in the latest 1 Series range. While the M135i xDrive is a product from the M Performance division (not […]
BMW Australia announces M135i xDrive, M235i xDrive ‘Pure’ variants
BMW Australia is making its hot hatches more attainable by introducing new ‘Pure’ variants of the M135i xDrive and M235i xDrive M Performance models. These bring down the entry price by dropping some of the higher-end features and luxuries. Both the M135i xDrive Pure and M235i xDrive Pure are powered […]
2020 BMW M135i xDrive review (video)
All-wheel drive. Heavily-boosted turbo four-cylinder. Practical yet purposeful hatchback design. These are the key ingredients for a great hot hatch. BMW’s M135i has switched from rear-wheel drive and dropped the lusty inline-six, but, forgetting that, on its own this has the makings for a superb little driver’s car. Yes, the […]
2020 BMW 118i, M135i xDrive prices confirmed for Australia
BMW Australia will soon launch the all-new, 2020 BMW 1 Series, today confirming local specs and prices ahead of its local launch. It follows the unveiling of the new model in May this year. As previously revealed, the 2020 1 Series is underpinned by the UKL2 platform. This is a […]
2020 BMW 1 Series showcased with full M Performance parts
Just hours after revealing the all-new 2020 BMW 1 Series, BMW’s M Performance subdivision has gone ahead and unveiled the full range of sporty enhancements and accessories that will be available to customers when the new model hits the market later this year. The parts are showcased on the new […]
2020 BMW 1 Series revealed, topped by M135i xDrive
BMW has revealed the all-new 2020 BMW 1 Series. It switches to a new front-wheel drive layout – although comes with all-wheel drive in some variants – and showcases more interior space and increased technology over the outgoing model. Five variants have been announced, spanning from the 118i, 116d, 118d, […]
2020 BMW 1 Series previewed, with new M135i xDrive
BMW is getting ready to unveil the all-new, 2020 BMW 1 Series, and has just released a handful of teasers to build anticipation. The new model will switch from a rear-wheel drive platform to a front-wheel drive layout. This is big news for the small car, and for premium small […]