BMW 130i M Sport Limited Edition Review

[wltsm]

Added cool for refreshed 1 Series range - Eric Gallina

Performance:

The 130i is a formidable performer with a throaty exhaust note.

Engine & Transmission:

Six-cylinder is powerful and flexible. Six-speed transmission is smooth and intuitive.

Ride & Handling:

Very taut chassis and M Sport suspension emphasises sporting intentions, but ride can be harsh over bumps.

Fuel Economy:

An indicated 22mpg isn't bad, but it isn't exactly frugal.

Tactility:

Interior surfaces benefit from high grade materials; upgraded 3 Series switchgear more premium.

Appearance:

Removing two doors gives the 1 Series a sportier appearance.

Interior:

Front seat space is cosy but confined, rear seat space is minimal.

Safety:

The five-door 1er scores five stars in the Euro NCAP; three-door should be no different.

Equipment & Value for Money:

£30,300 is certainly not cheap, but all the expensive options are standard kit.

Link to the review

Source = The Car Enthusiast

 

[El Zorro]

That is a great colour for the 1 Series, and look at those rims

Glad to see BMW working on the quality of the interior...

 

[cawimmer430]

Those are the worst rims available for the 1-Series IMHO.

 

[Zafiro]

Those are the worst rims available for the 1-Series IMHO.

you are sick! I love them, very very nice.

 

[cawimmer430]

you are sick! I love them, very very nice.

Sorry, those rims are just ugly IMO. They don't even look sporty. I hate to say it, but those rims look sort of "wannabe sporty" to me. I'd rather have these:

 

[klier]

Nope Wimmer, those are awesome rims. Nothing wannabe about them. Very nice design for those M individual rims!

 

[Zafiro]

I think those rims are a copy from bmw racing cars...

 

[Deleted member 25]

To be more precise, they are based on the 320 Si (wtcc) 's rims.

 

[Zafiro]

they come from FIA World Touring Car Championships (WTCC)

 

[klier]

So far for 'wannabe sporty'

They don't get more sporty than this, they are based on real racing rims

 

[Tarek]

don't like the rims eaither,prefer 5 spoke ones..