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      05-27-2019, 08:09 PM   #133
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basically xDrive on F40 is like Golf R's AWD.. 40-50% on rear wheels on extreme slippage or on launch control.. previous 1 series except M'ish versions actually didnt need RWD.. adding shaft was causing even more power loss on wheels.. there were 1.6L 116hp i4 engine on 1 series that acts totally like FWD because of lack of power with more fuel consumption..

with an emotional approach its wrong to have FWD 1 series but when considering mass market its a right move for lowering the costs, fuel consumption, and more cabin space..
M135i probably ll be even with Golf R and ahead of A35 on performance stats..
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      05-27-2019, 08:10 PM   #134
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The previous M140i & M135i both had lovely 3.0L in-line 6s and had a lot more character than the AWD 4 Pot Golf R, S3, Cupra & A45. This new take is just disappointing in my opinion :/ nothing really to set it apart from the rest
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      05-27-2019, 08:22 PM   #135
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M135 exhaust sounds better than M2C. So cool!!
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      05-28-2019, 02:15 AM   #136
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They have completely different design languages.
But the other guy said this 1-series looks like the Focus.

I was just trying to make the point that the Focus looks good too.

But I agree with you they look nothing alike, both look nice though.
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      05-28-2019, 04:35 AM   #137
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If the new 135i xDrive has a better performance and better track results than the A35 or S3, then it doesn't matter that they changed the entry models to FWD.

But where is the M1 that can compete with the RS3 or the new Mercedes A45s?
BMW is stepping out of competing with other in the performance hatchback sector. This was the inline 6 that delivered the „big" power, thats why this one is called agsin M135 and not M140.
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      05-28-2019, 06:29 AM   #138
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Oh my God, seeing that I feel like when Peter Griffin saw The Ring..
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      05-28-2019, 07:36 AM   #139
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There is a market for a house-work-house cars like Golf, Focus, A3, AClass etc. Bmw juts whants a piece of this market. With this 1series - they are going to have it, if priceses will not be insane. Most of production will a FWD / small engine / low trim units , targeted for EU.

I, personally, like the pictures i saw, and I think 2.0+awd will be a great fun to drive.
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      05-28-2019, 08:01 AM   #140
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So the 1 Series now finally changed from a totally unique car in its segment (inline 6 longitudinally placed, RWD) to a dime a dozen car where it'll meet fierce competition by brands that already make this car for years and years by the millions (VW Golf/GTI/R, Audi A3/S3/RS3, Mercedes A-Class/A35/A45, Ford Focus ST/RS, etc.).
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      05-28-2019, 10:47 AM   #141
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Looks like a Honda or some other generic car. Just had a Bimmer badge slapped on it. I'm usually not a negative Nancy type, but I don't like this at all
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      05-28-2019, 11:05 AM   #142
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Yet here you have a 528i. It shows that they'll sell regardless. Move on.
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      05-28-2019, 12:06 PM   #143
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      05-28-2019, 12:30 PM   #144
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IMO taillights look very nice and aggressive
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      05-28-2019, 12:52 PM   #146
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The nose with this overlarged kidneys ruins the front. Side and back looks good. The same goes for the cabin.

But when you see the base car, (configurator on bmw.de) then you get shocked. No led front or back. Analog dials, far from this cool looking Press cars.
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Car looks good but what a weird commercial.
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Who says BMW must do RWD in every car it makes?
BMW themselves did.

Don't you remember these adds:
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      05-28-2019, 01:39 PM   #151
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When the 2 series came out, most said it was the new, improved 1 series. Now the 1 series is reinvented as a FWD car. It's a different thing all together. If you don't like it, don't buy it. Who says BMW must do RWD in every car it makes?
BMW themselves did.

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But when you see the base car, (configurator on bmw.de) then you get shocked. No led front or back. Analog dials, far from this cool looking Press cars.
As if that weren't the case for any other car...
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i like it....wish they built it as a 2-dr hatch. i would definitely consider for my next commuter car.
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