The BMW Series 1 model comes with minor changes for the model year 2009. Two versions are available in this series, 135i and 128i. The key features in the luxury car are its acceleration, steering handle, ride experience, and quietness. There are also certain drawbacks with the model, which include rear seat room, rear seat entry/exit and the interior storage space.
BMW Series 1
Competitor Vehicles
The cost of the model is comparatively high when compared with the other competitor models in its class. The major competitors to the BMW Series 1 model include Mercedes Benz SL class, Audi A5, Nissan GT-R, Porsche Cayman, Porsche 911, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and Jaguar XK series.
Engine
The only engine available to the BMW Series 1 model include a 3.2 liter V6 model in two different powers, 200 hp version and 300 hp version. The available transmissions to both the versions include a 6-speed manual transmission and an automatic. With the powerful engine, the luxury model can achieve fuel economy of 17 miles per gallon in the city premises and 28 miles per gallon on the highway roads. The new features in the luxury car include its navigation system with weather updates and real time traffic updates, air conditioning with automatic climate control, satellite radio and leather upholstery.