Is BMW's forgotten hot hatch better than a Golf GTI? BMW 128Ti review

Car enthusiasts might have moaned when BMW switched the 1 Series to front-wheel-drive, but it gave the Bavarian brand the opportunity to build a pretty serious VW Golf GTI rival: the 128Ti. Join Tim for a full review of this slightly left-field hot hatch, including a look at the practicality and interior, and of course a look at how it drives on some of our favourite country roads.
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[@DontPanicDear]

My favourite of the sensible warm hatches ❤

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Thanks for the review. I've always really liked this car. I don't recall any reviewer saying it suffered from torque steer, so thank you.

[@motorpoint]

It was a combination of rutted roads and the diff. I enjoyed it, but plenty wouldn't… -Tim

[@CaribbeanSlav]

I love my 128ti, the only ONLY thing I hate is the FWD

[@TheDrednaught]

Excellent car I have it in white. Really fun drive

[@grizzlystr3445]

Love mine & as you said not many about. I hated the slide touch controls in the Golf & never considered the Hyundai. Fun when you want it & sensible when required, a great car. Great mini review 👍

[@motorpoint]

Thank you! -Tim

[@mickcundall4036]

I actually really like it

[@lupislune]

If I were driving through a cold winter storm in Northern Europe, this would help keep the trousers warm.

[@JonBurrows90]

Wow a LoveFilm reference, what a blast from the past !

[@motorpoint]

This video made me feel old so I'm glad it worked for someone else! -Tim

[@DontPanicDear]

Ah Love Film! I was a user and miss DTS HD soundtracks on streaming services😮 I remember watching The Wire, two discs (6 episodes) at a time 😀

[@FALplayFrase]

Did you put it into Sport+?

[@ScottPC]

When I drove one I just found it so dull... Only good bit was how to goes round bends.

[@keithronson2624]

Get rid of the adolescent red bits and yes you have the perfect Q hot hatch... Like it!.👍💪👌

[@simbo52bn22]

Mmm, M27 J11 top rd over to Boarhunt..? Would be more fun in a Renault Megane RS I'm guessing.

[@motorpoint]

Well spotted - it's our regular haunt. I do love the Megane RS… I'd lose my licence in a week though driving one. They're pretty lively! -Tim

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

In the immortal words of Martin Mulholland: Front wheel dri🤮

[@BigbubbaJ1000]

Don’t you do motorbike reviews ?

[@mrmrsread6154]

But realistically the Hyundai is the one you would go for right Tim? This just seems drab in comparison

[@motorpoint]

Personally… I'd be in an i30N before you could say BMW. But an early i30N with the childish pops and bangs… -Tim

[@paulwardzynski3265]

It's ok if a little dull. I don't really think BMW needed a Golf/Hyundai competitor but hey-ho.