Sure, its styling won’t suit everyone’s taste, but the combination of its performance and refinement will undeniably impress anyone.

Anyone had seen a BMW Series zoomed past by you? You will probably say that it’s kind of bulky, but that’s where the gem lies of the whole BMW Series brand. BMW doesn’t always go retro, but maybe this is the last time that it will hold its design to the 2013 BMW 1 Series, which is clearly taken from the BMW 3 Series. The coupe or the convertible 1 Series holds the nimble characteristics that once defined the entire BMW brand.

Looking under, there is more proof that the 2013 BMW 1 Series is a genuine BMW. It has the same superb set of inline-6 engines as the BMW 3 series; the transmission choices are first-rate, with choices between six-speed manual, six-speed automatic or the sophisticated seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual. So much for the intro, let’s go deeper.

Body Styles, Options, and Trim Levels

The 2013 BMW 1 Series are presented in two-door coupe or convertible body styles, which are both available in 128i, 135i and 135is configurations.

The 128i is equipped with 17-inch wheels, fog-lights, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, eight-way manual front seats a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, premium vinyl upholstery, HD radio, dual-zone automatic climate control and a 10-speaker sound system with a CD player, a USB/iPod interface and an auxiliary audio jack. The 128i convertible adds different-style wheels, a fully lined power-folding soft top and a special convertible mode for the climate control.

Other than its more powerful turbocharged engine, the 135i is added with a sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch wheels, eight-way power front seats, adaptive xenon headlights, an aerodynamic kit, and (on the coupe) a sunroof. The top-tier 135is further benefits from a yet more powerful turbocharged engine, sport front seats, a sport steering wheel with paddle and specialized exterior and interior trim.

With the premium package, it is added with key-less ignition/entry, auto-dimming mirrors, interior ambient lighting, leather seating, satellite radio, and to the for the lacking 128i coupe, it is added with further 135’s power front-seats and a sunroof.

The 128i and 135i Cold Weather packages include a heated steering wheel and front seats. The 128i and 135i M Sport packages essentially mimic the extra features that are standard on the 135is.
On the Technology packages, added to all trim levels are navigation system, BMW Apps with online information services, smartphone integration, voice commands and BMW Assist (concierge).

Safety

Anti-lock disc brakes (with brake drying and standby feature), traction and stability control and hill-start assist for manual-equipped cars are all standard on the 2013 BMW 1 Series. Some standards are front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are standard on the coupe; convertibles come equipped with front-seat side airbags that extend higher to protect occupants’ heads.

So, once riding this vehicle, you will be caught on the edge.

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