New BMW M135i Review: Have they ruined the hot 1 Series?

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[@samelgore7575]

Hands down, Rory is the best car reviewer on KZbin. The content and delivery is second to none. However, what I appreciate the most, he respects our time and keeps the videos in 9-11 minute range which is easy to swallow. So, thank you Rory.

[@rishishankarr3917]

Hope BMW uses the "Reverse" feature and bring back the RWD in the future....

[@donpr123]

Lool

[@shroomyesc]

Sure but they have literally no reason to, the only people who care about RWD are enthusiasts and enthusiasts don't pay their bills.

[@rishishankarr3917]

@@shroomyesc "Sheer driving pleasure"

[@shroomyesc]

@@rishishankarr3917 Yeah it's called marketing

[@carjunkyxl8018]

Hahaha, love the comment. But mannnn you are right! I drove the new 135i as well. And it is just not as much fun as it used to be in the F20.

[@ScrewInTheTuna_]

Have they ruined it? Yes

[@1970boggy]

No leather as standard, 2.0 as opposed to 3.0, slower, uglier, no rear wheel drive and it’s expensive. Shove it

[@1970boggy]

Necro W1zard Yup I’ve seen it, it’s 15k overpriced

[@miteamihai1132]

@@1970boggy not to mention that 400 from 2.0 wont last to much

[@1970boggy]

Mitea Mihai The new M140e will have 400bhp but it will have an electric motor. These have only 305bhp another reason no one wants them

[@DslStudio]

@@1970boggy "only 305hp"? are you dumb

[@MrOpticBlade]

FewFwe Yes only 305bhp since the previous m135i had 319ps stock and could get 410 from a simple ecu tune

[@adamchase1517]

You forget to mention all them features you mention are optional extras

[@szn00]

That would take another 20 minutes to complete😂😂

[@nathant5819]

Australia gets them all standard on the M135i and some other regions too :)

[@robtsekpo]

Adam Chase Ed FS CB v G Tt. F FTC. Tv f f f do f do cv crazy t.

[@leeg131313]

and bloody expensive ones

[@bestduckyrblx2944]

@@nathant5819 probably because of the higher price tag.

[@donwilliams6973]

I can’t believe they’re putting the letter M anywhere near this car. Tragic.

[@itzJKB]

135i is what they should have called it , nothing more !!!

[@n8n8n8n]

@@itzJKB more like 120iT

[@xavir9178]

Should've called it a 125i

[@shimeih2287]

No.. they shouldn't have even put the BMW name on it😂😂😂😂😂

[@prits5976]

Not sure if you've heard the news but M stands for Marketing now

[@gtlegacy8]

“Ruined” is a huge understatement.

[@chrisogrady28]

Seeing BMW as a posh badge instead of a drivers car is what has ruined their cars over the last decade, this is an abomination. My first car was an old 118i and I loved it, now as a wealthier adult I’m the prime candidate to return to the brand and buy something expensive and fast from them, but looking at crap like this there’s no way. I need a manual, I need a real handbrake, I need a low driving position, and I need RWD. So it’s old used BMWs then, so the company isn’t seeing any of that cash is it. In this review Rory misses the key factor which is the transverse mounted engine, unlike the AWD M5 which is a longitudinal like every BMW should be.

[@Franzino]

Christopher O'Grady Get a M2 and you will be happy :)

[@chrisogrady28]

Franzino maybe not quite that expensive X’D

[@Franzino]

Christopher O'Grady Used M2 vs new M135i is in the same price range :)

[@stevem2323]

But there is still 2 coupe, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 series, all rwd and all real BMW so it's not that catastrophic.

[@ajwest3081]

Christopher O'Grady Just be weary of running BMWs out of warranty - more expensive to maintain than the depreciation on a new one as the quality is so poor

[@kalfreak3]

I think the 1 series lost it's soul with this new model. And tbh all the recent bmw's just seem like they are off.

[@jamesvaile6916]

I've had a few golf GTi 's and I might be converted, given that this has knobs and buttons inside for the radio etc.. Love watching the videos. Very informative.

[@jonmarks]

I've had the Focus RS for the last 4 years and am considering a change to this. I have enjoyed the near 400bhp that my RS gave me but approaching 50 I am a sucker for tech and comfort having driven alot of the hot hatches you cant really open them up on the roads anymore. However I am still an aesthetics man and a car has to look good so add a bodykit to this from the likes of Lightweight Performance in Germany and you have a fab looking car that fulfills my needs - I'm tempted...very tempted!

[@bloodstockvip2176]

Currently driving one from my local dealer on test drive, your review is spot on. The standard kit is high, but that car you have has a tech pack and pan roof plus I suspect comfort pack (powered boot) which makes that car more like £42k new. That self park system is incredible but better still is that head up display in the tech pack and those adaptive LED headlights which at night time are unbelievable. I used to have the older shape m135i and do miss the 6cyl engine, but today in the uk it's raining (as usual!) and I launched it off the line full power, no slip at all. You definitely could only do that in my old car if it was a warm day and dry. Great review Rory, I'm very impressed with how much it's moved on as a car and feels much more refined than the older model I had and loved.

[@antj29]

The thing is you have to go straight to the m135i now as it can bat off some of the moaners. However the beauty of the old 1 series was regardless of whether it was a 114i or a 125d the most basic model drove amazingly due to a great Rwd chassis. That’s the biggest issue, now all the cooking models are FWD they lost their DNA and what BMW have been built on. I’ll stick with my old 130i for fun, but wish BMW would be honest and not ignore the fact they binned their own DNA

[@danoV1c]

Exactly, imo BMW always should've stayed RWD, I mean sure add 4WD support, but atleast give options to turn off the front wheels and leave 4WD to Audi

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

You do understand people dont want rwd right? If they did bmw woudnt have switched to fwd, im sure its cool to have a light 3.0 bimmer with rwd, but it just doesnt sell as much as they want it to. Im sure BMW has done their research before making such a dramatic change. They dont live off youtube comments praisal about how fun their cars are, but from actual people who buy them, which are in most cases families that just want a normal and safe hatchback but with a BMW badge. Its washed down for them, and for purists you can still buy M240i/M2 with a manual and strict RWD.

[@bestduckyrblx2944]

@@Omgiamsotriggered nah don't overcomplicate it, they just want to compete (innecessarily) with the likes of ford focus and kia cee'd by making a hatchback focused on space for the whole family rather than a car focused on driving dynamics. truly a loss of identity for the brand.

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[@Eatprepd]

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[@daniel3257]

So BMW finally has succumbed to FWD. Not only in its smaller cars but even in the M Performance ones. What use is XDrive when it's FWD first like VW/Audi's 4motion/Quattro?

[@DW94576]

Thats correct its most similar to the golf r

[@gaycha6589]

@Introspect have you driven it??

[@MrLions0711]

@Introspect I test drove the new 135i as I was in the market for a new car and let me just say not sure where you got that from but golf r with dynamic chassis definitely is better.

[@jimreece7615]

Torsen? It’s a haldex, like the x1 and countryman

[@artisanchuchu]

D A N N Y Exactly! It's a hot hatch not a sports car. Everyone complaining doesn't get that. If they want the rwd driver's car, M2 is what they should be looking at.

[@jbu89gb]

New for 2019, BMW Golf R!

[@ShogunsDojo]

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U know something, he's got to be 1 of the most positive motoring journalist I've ever come across lol. Love watching his reviews

[@simonthomas6947]

One of the best reviews I have ever seen. A mature assessment and unbiased comments. Great stuff

[@TheJoStephan]

This is such a good review, well-presented, beautifully shot & edited, very balanced viewpoints... have never been a 1-series fan, but after watching this review, feel like getting this car! Great video!

[@justanobody1288]

This is just unrealistic that parking space would of been took as soon as you left it 😂

[@brazycinco5042]

It's WOULD HAVE

[@franki3Ru550]

The Mighty Blue they actually work pretty fast

[@davidperry3531]

'would have been taken'

[@justanobody1288]

@@davidperry3531 i prefer it the way i said it good day sir

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[@KING0SISQO]

People keep talking about this rwd thing like they drift all day. Fun it is. But as soon as the road is not dry, you have to be realistic. You can’t floor it on high speeds like an awd and fwd. it just loses control. In places like the uk. That’s nearly every day your being held back. Watch the top gear episode where clarkson compares the 1 series vs the golf gti and you then tell me if that is not part of the reason why bmw didn’t switch up

[@giusepperocchi2979]

Rear wheel drive is not just about drifting, it's about balance and clean steering feel.

[@bat33.12]

The car doesn't lose control in the wet it's the driver with poor technique that does. Anybody expecting traction and stability control to sort everything out for them when they 'floor' the throttle in low traction conditions no matter which end the drive is coming from is eventually going to become an accident statistic.

[@haidersohail1649]

I actually like the new 1 series. Ok it doesn’t have the amazing rear wheel drive platform and the sizzling N58 engine option but this new generation has seriously grown on me. Saw a 118d at BMW Cooper Reading and really liked it

[@realtorque]

Probably the best style of review I’ve seen

[@szn00]

Let me tell you a funny thing about BMW car system: the unlocking only works with android phones but the car doesn't support android auto😂😂😂😂😂only apple carplay.....I'm like WTF😂😂

[@pb5x5]

And you have to pay to still use the apple carplay after a year or two.

[@Jaaaaanosch]

@@pb5x5 no

[@sneaky_krait7271]

pb5x5 they finally moved away from that

[@stevenmichael4124]

pb5x5 no you don’t! They reversed that decision and is now for free.

[@DjNikGnashers]

As a lifelong BMW fan, I had to give this new 1 series a chance, but despite being 'better' in some ways than the old model, they have definitely lost the magic with this one. How long before the 3 series is awd and hybrid only ?

[@swanblake]

BMW ruined the one reason you would buy a 1 series in RWD. Audi and Mercedes does fwd much better and have nicer interiors. BMW at least had the dynamics but now they don't. It's just a larger Mini Cooper with less smiles

[@NN-ci6ox]

Maybe Mercedes has a better interior but not the quality but Audi don't look nicer! In every review you can see that bmw has now better quality then Audi.

[@zakirali-xu2mb]

Bmw: we need to design a new 1 series Designers: design? Lol, lets just copy every feature of the mercedes w177 a class while completely messing it up and ruining the styling. Bmw: sounds like a great idea!

[@edism]

No, it's nothing like the w177

[@ryanbaptiste249]

That is vile… no external design coherence whatsoever and without even having the saving grace of being fun to drive!

[@hdhami2368]

I’m currently a owner of a one series 62 plate, but the kids in the back always complain about the legroom, and running cables usb front to back. I was excited with the launch date, but once I visited the bmw showroom, the price was extremely high.

[@renderyours510]

John Rock yeah no

[@ryanbaptiste249]

​@John Rock No taste, based on what? And unless you guys designed the thing, there's no need to get offended. My E30 M3 - and the other performance BMW's of the '80s and 80s - were far more elegantly designed cars than this M135i and its predecessor… my opinion!

[@DonLee1980]

the last m135i started with 320hp, I6, RWD, manual, 30grand. It had more power than a bmw 335i, and weighed less, costed 15k less. Explains why they had to get rid of it. It was too good.

[@joefattal7592]

This 1 has grown on me, when first saw it I was depressed and thought what is going on at BMW yet after seeing it in the flesh makes more sense.

[@firststep7750]

"It may not be the car most of us want....but it may be the car most of us need". Accurate statement. I've been struggling to make a decision to purchase the M140i or the M135i-X...and every time I sit in the back on the M140i it dulls the desire to own it. Me personally....I need the rear space and as much I love the performance on the M140i I know purchasing it will be the wrong decision.

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[@simonh870]

This car has made the previous M135i and M140i into appreciating modern classics.

[@Xav911]

the automotive journalists complain nowadays of the disappearance of the 6-cylinder engines and the rear traction but during the last 2 or 3 years they did not put the BMW M140i in any comparatives, they did nothing but praise 4-wheel drive and 0-60 time. Now there are no more differences, all hot hatches have the same boring architecture. (Golf R, A35-45, M135i, S3, RS3, Focus RS).

[@AutoTraderTV]

Leave the Focus RS out of this... Drift mode is big difference :)

[@adwebwiz]

It will be even worse when electric cars become standard, they will all drive the same only the looks will differentiate them.

[@205500830]

My sentiment as well

[@Franzino]

WhySoSerious Indeed :(

[@djmaxwell1325]

I disagree, the A45,RS3 and focus RS are in a class of their own but the Golf R,S3,A35 and this are all the same I think, same output and nothing much to differentiate them between themselves. While on the other hand the A45s is the most powerful 4 pot and has drift mode, The focus RS has a unique 2.3 4 cylinder with drift mode and the Audi has a lovely 5 cylinder.

[@jeffroze5955]

Totally not with self driven cars, but that in and out parking tech is wow!!! Amazing! Well done BMW

[@stuartchristie654]

Great to have your original spin on presentation, great review and really informative

[@Stringwar]

Think I'll keep my Yaris GRMN for the next 20 years. True driving experience.

[@xxNATHANUKxx]

Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yessssssssss

[@jrushen4235]

A very good balanced review with excellent camera work.

[@TG-pd3ft]

0:05 should be 'cursed' not 'blessed' An 'M' car with 'No Drama' isn't an 'M' car at all Great review - well done

[@intellips]

The best reviewer on KZbin, hands down

[@MrModikoe]

even have leather on the steering wheel airbag cover...steering wheel heating...man that's badass. you'll never find that Audi small cars

[@ramseytadros3646]

Tremendous review, you have the gift of being critical in a very polite way.

[@KazuyaFin]

Despite the worse engine noises, I would love to replace my mk5 r32 golf to this. Great review by the way...👍🏼

[@imranjaved4425]

Keep the r32, will be worth it in years to come

[@w00t777]

Great review! Love the looks of the car, looks so much better in the flesh. It has a great presence to it. Test drove it for a couple hours and was sold immediately!

[@wazybundas5567]

Dude, you killing, this review is on fire

[@gold_bars]

"and you can now share a key with your friends..." Since when...? 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤔

[@MG-ce3dx]

Best review on this car so far in my opinion .. Thanks bud .

[@TheColonelJnr]

Probably the best car review I've watched, thank you!

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

The reversing tech is really impressive, yet It's still a skill all drivers should be able to do.

[@sergioserramusic]

You know why the old one was better? The old one was RWD and was the only car in its class to get a 6 cylinder. Want AWD? You can get it but it’s rear biased so that you can still slide it if you want to. And the fun fact is that fun was available on the entry level model too, just the 116d was FWD. I talked with a seller, and he told me exactly what I thought: BMW’s client base is not impressed by this move, but only time will tell if BMW made the right move. They did the same with the X1: I own the old one, xdrive 25d and I can tell you: it slides. New one? FWD biased AWD. And if this rumored 2 Series Coupe comes out on a similar platform, that’s gonna be even more disappointing I am not mad though, they still sell the marvelous 2 Series

[@Mycryptospaceuk2127]

Awesome content dude love it !!!

[@wazybundas5567]

Dude, you make it sound cooler than it should be, hands down

[@darrenwalters6339]

Got a 2015 m135i lci. 3ltr straight 6, rwd, don’t think I’ll be swapping it for this a class then.

[@mickyeverton]

Excellent review!! Many Thanks, Peace From London. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@n3cr0sc0pe]

Progress! Great review, balanced and unbiased. Well done.

[@kash748]

Good critical video,not just following the party line...nice one

[@sn5837]

Well made review 😊

[@SufferingAddict88]

I hate whoever made the decision to stop making the 1 series RWD. Now I have to drive my late 2017 model till the end of time. Seriously, when the sales guy from BMW called to ask if we're interested in the new 1 series I straight up told him that I'll happily have a new one if they build a real BMW again and there was completely zero push back from him. None of the usual sales-person stuff. I think he had heard that so many times at that point that he straight up gave up.

[@mullac02]

Now that you've got Rory on board, I'm a subscriber.

[@AJ-sx7zz]

Not a fan of the car but another great review nevertheless .. thanks Rory!

[@LRS7B]

*1:10** All that headroom makes it look like a minibus* 🚐

[@moleBRUV]

Still rocking the OG M135i with 74k miles and a proper LSD and I've got no desire to move to this!

[@Ashton_2176]

Great review! But it would very nice of BMW to release it here at North America, this is a car I need, and a amazing hatchback that I want!

[@stuartmiddleton3463]

Don't forget this is only the 'warm' 135. The hot 140i will come and will most likely have the drift mode.

[@Dis4b3L]

Finally good bmw . Ppl like me could finally consider bmw.

[@SufferingAddict88]

I like how your fishing for outraged reactions didn't work lol

[@Tefloncoated]

Great review and my new favourite which I never thought I would say after top gear so well done. I think the original m135i was an accidental hero turned chav car by the under 25 year olds who could suddenly afford the cheap leasing deals banded about. This is far more sensible and realistic and no different to the competition apart from it could just be the best 4 pot excluding maybe the new A45. Looks much better in real life as well.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great car/video, I think the styling of this is starting to grow on me...

[@77youdoc]

Good review although a tad short - would have appreciated a bit more comparison with the others in its class

[@tramlad2]

Miss you on Top Gear Rory , nice review

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THis guy is a natural, i like him -subbed

[@amirsadeghi2571]

Great review, easy to understand, nothing theatrical about like some other review channels!!

[@mariojozic4281]

I have Serie 1 E87 and I would like to try a New sereies 1 looks nice and bigger than my E87. Nice car

[@rossalexander9598]

Good review.... but I’m totally sticking with my 140 thanks 😊

[@aneeshananth9357]

No one in any car from any country has clearly exhibited parking assistance like you did young man. I’ll think about this car. Thank you

[@THEMIALOG]

it's nice to see Rory

[@markrhoden68]

Im taking delivery off a m135i in the next few weeks, itll be the slightly updated 2022 model, id like to see someone who has driven this car drive the newer car to see if they feel the subtle changes are a change for the better.

[@laser4398]

A very good review for such a controversial car. It'll outsell the old one by miles.

[@kinocchio]

BMW: Buy the grill and I'll give you the rest of the car for free.

[@robertstorey7476]

excellent review, informative and very engaging style of delivery. Looking to replace my 330 x drive with one of these. The combo of x drive and huge amounts of power works brilliantly in my opinion, it feels very secure and is worry free in the wet and snow etc but then i'm not a hooligan!

[@maxpowers6768]

The 3.0 and RWD made the M140 different from the rest, might aswell buy a Golf R now

[@ronnie9187]

The funny thing why I am looking at this car is, that I am not the BMW M typical customer. I live in Switzerland, I NEED 4wd and driving at the moment a 2015 BMW 120d xdrive that I am very happy with. Comfortable, but also better then any other similar car, fun to drive. But it is getting in the years and it has 210d KM on the counter. There are only two 4WD models, a diesel, which I don't want anymore ( as we all know dieselcars are beeing cursed ) and this horsepower beast.

[@dannywhite132]

The problem now is exactly what he said. Bmw used to be a brand that designed cars for enthusiasts who wanted a driving experience in a car with character. Now, bmw is just a brand. Something people post on their Instagram and Snapchat stories and think makes them look cool and like a 'car guy'

[@pimpimmans]

I do not like drama on public roads but this car takes you from a to b in a very confident way. That 3- liter in the outgoing model is something special and has lots of drama playing with it ... but for daily driving ( which most of do) this is a car that I definitely would buy. And I think i’m shortly going to visit a dealer ...

[@rembrantro]

like for Rory but not the car, ugliest bmw ever

[@daxair644]

Ruhid Kerimov x7 is worse 😂

[@NubletPie278]

Don't forget the 2002 7-Series

[@dranrebcookie1923]

Ruhid Kerimov KIA look alike,.

[@lagdroid0017]

You ain’t seen nothing yet my guy

[@tuka5871]

This guy is good. 👌🏽

[@jamesvaile6916]

How can you not love an automatic handbrake. Best invention ever! Think I'll be ordering my new car this weekend. Very exciting. Still loving your reviews Rory. 🥰

[@menaseven9093]

I like the BMW M135i self parking computer.

[@lash9400]

Where’s all the manual gearbox’s from BMW? All the models seem to have the 8 sp ZF automatic and while it’s a good box. I want the manual option

[@maz500]

I recently visited the showroom and both their latest 1 and 3 still have manuals

[@lash9400]

M A Z That’s good to know. It’s just that recent launches of new BMWs always seem to come with the 8 sp auto box

[@samanson2001]

Judging from all the comments, am I the only person that thinks this looks amazing 😂😂

[@marcomillo49]

Super review👍👏

[@SuperDigitalMe]

Wow very nice review. For the price, i just would take a Golf R, just as fast and better looking

[@gaycha6589]

Yes. It's solving a problem that already been solved

[@xIcarus227]

Nowhere near as good inside however.

[@EinkOLED]

Good review.

[@younesmekraldi9438]

That 1 series looks absolutely terrific

[@atl1981]

young man ..you are an excellent presenter...makes me want to go and buy this car in Australia..subscribed.