1 Series [Official] BMW 128ti (F40)

[Centurion]

I don't think there is such an issue with the AUDI A3/S3/RS3. In both cases the electronics send the maximum amount of power, that can be handled, to the front wheels, with the difference, that with the FWD the excess power is cut, while with the AWD it is being sent to the rear axle. The front axle in both cases is equally loaded (with the AWD the additional weight goes to the rear axle) so I don't expect any noticable change in the front axle road behavior.

Correct. The A3 performance variants don't seem to have the same behaviour where power begins to be transmitted to the rear of the ECU detects that the car is on the brink of getting out of shape.

However the M135i is BMW's first performance car with front wheel biased AWD. I expect them to tweak the software for LCI.

 

[TomT]

Aw come on, I like it so don’t critize it!

 

[Zafiro]

Tune the engine with a stage 1 and the power is up there with M135i and for less money.

 

[Will]

That's pretty creative reviving the ti model, not bad at all.

 

[mini_cooper4]

It's a nice Focus RS competitor. It's a shame that it came a decade too late...

Oh dear, strange times...

It's an ST competitor. The RS is awd and has almost 100 more HP.

 

[hovabongZA]

BMW 128ti vs VW Golf GTI vs Ford Focus ST

BMW 128ti vs VW Golf GTI vs Ford Focus ST

BMW’s made its very own Golf GTI – right as VW’s fluffed one of its easiest lines

www.topgear.com

 

[Centurion]

I am not surprised that the 128ti is being well received. When I read the technical preview a few months ago I knew that it would be a nice drivers cars.

It's not the usual performance variant with lower springs and firmer shocks. BMW have extensively tuned this car throughout the entire chassis.

BMW should make a 540ti and 330ti.

 

[hovabongZA]

Cheeky billboard

 

[tieftaucher]

I like it.

 

[hovabongZA]

The rear of the 1 series is one of the prettiest in modern hot hatches while I think the 7.5 Golf is a much prettier car than the Golf 8.

 

[tieftaucher]

The Golf looks quite narrow on this picture.

 

[mihc]

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[hovabongZA]

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Very positive reviews for the 128ti.

 

[Rolf]

It looks like most of the test cars are white with the red trim decals. Actually suits the car and it looks good in this spec. Makes it look like a rally special.

 

[hovabongZA]

It looks like most of the test cars are white with the red trim decals. Actually suits the car and it looks good in this spec. Makes it look like a rally special.

Not feeling that red on this car, maybe in the metal it will translate better.

 

[hovabongZA]

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[dalab]

Great.
As a former GTI owner, I can say that I adore it, especially for its fun handling and interior, so it is a shame that they have made it cheaper, I can only imagine how good and fun the 128ti must be, being even better than the Golf as expressed by Matt

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[hovabongZA]

Great.
As a former GTI owner, I can say that I adore it, especially for its fun handling and interior, so it is a shame that they have made it cheaper, I can only imagine how good and fun the 128ti must be, being even better than the Golf as expressed by Matt

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They did a remarkable job with the BMW ...I much prefer the 7.5GTi in interior and exterior design.

 

[hovabongZA]

Car looks really good in person .