Top Gear Tested the BMW 128ti — The new Volkswagen GTI?
Back when BMW announced it would be making the new 128ti, a simpler, more driver-focused version of the 1 Series, we thought that it had the chance to be the best driving version of this…
Back when BMW announced it would be making the new 128ti, a simpler, more driver-focused version of the 1 Series, we thought that it had the chance to be the best driving version of this…
The BMW 128ti not only brings a bit more oomph to the hatchback lineup, but it also revives the “ti” name. First badge appeared over 50 years ago on the “Neue Klasse” models – BMW…
Joe Achilles heads over to the BMW UK headquarters to spend some time with the new BMW 128ti hatchback. Historically, the “ti” badge has been a special one for BMW. It’s always stood for “Turismo…
If you want to upgrade your car these days and you own a BMW, you should probably approach companies that have a long-running history with the brand and in the business. If we’re talking solely…
With so many new models making big headlines as of late, it’s easy to forget about some of BMW’s more recent future classics. One of them is the BMW E82 135i Coupe. The E82 platform…
Swiss tuner Dahler decided to give the new BMW 1 Series a bit of a makeover, in their typical style. Since the new 1er also has a ‘high-performance’ version, the Swiss turned their attention to…
One of the more interesting new cars to come from BMW is the upcoming 128ti. On one hand, it’s a very new sort of BMW; its a front-wheel drive hatchback with a transverse engine, automatic…
The current BMW 1 Series has had a tough road ahead from the get go. But BMW likely knew this when they decided to leave behind the rear-wheel drive architecture. To a lot of people,…
The new BMW 1 Series is shaping up to be a great seller for the Bavarians. The September sales report shows 3,033 units of the front-wheel drive 1 Series. At the end of the third quarter,…
BMW basically took a leap of faith this week and unveiled a car that’s definitely not in the rule book: the 128ti. Just like the golden days, when some BMW models got that special suffix,…