2012 BMW 1 Series 128i Automatic

• Adaptive Brake Lights
• Black soft top
• Chrome-line trim
• Chrome-plated exhaust tips
• Fully lined power-folding automatic softtop w/heated glass rear window, electric rear defroster
• Halogen free-form front foglights
• Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets w/mirror memory
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers and Automatic headlight control
• Star spoke (style 371) 17 x 7.0 light alloy wheels -inc: P205/50R17 run-flat all-season tires

• 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio & hands-free phone controls (if so equipped)
• 8-way adjustable front seats -inc: 2-way headrest, manual height adjustment for front passenger seat
• Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system w/Radio Data System (RDS)
• Automatic climate control -inc: micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, Convertible mode, MAX A/C, heat at rest, recall of individual user settings
• Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest
• Central locking system -inc: center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature, 2-step unlocking
• Check control vehicle monitor system w/pictogram display, oil status display, condition Based Service indicator
• Coded Driveaway Protection
• Cruise control
• Front-door storage compartments
• Front-seat center armrest
• Front-seat cupholders
• HD Radio with multicast FM station reception
• High gloss black trim
• iPod & USB adapter
• Leatherette upholstery
• On-board computer w/check control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status: oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more
• Power front windows with one-touch up/down operation
• Service Interval Indicator with miles-to-service readout
• Through-loading system with integrated transport bag
• Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel column

• 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-hp 6-cylinder engine w/composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Aluminum double-pivot spring and strut-type front suspension
• Electronic throttle control
• Engine Start/Stop button
• Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms); subframe; steering rack; and brake components
• Five-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel
• Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars
• Pwr steering
• Rear-wheel drive
• Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

• 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with dynamic brake control (DBC)
• Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions
• Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat
• BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety systems
• Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery, unlocks doors, turns on hazard lights & interior lights
• Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) -inc: advanced technology, dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment, front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
• Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, brake stand-by features, dynamic traction control (DTC)
• Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
• Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator
• Front-seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
• Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
• LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation in rear seats
• Programmable Daytime Running Lights
• Rollover protection system
• Tire Pressure Monitor

Model Highlights

The 1-Series is offered in two different two-door body styles: a coupe or soft-top-equipped convertible. Both of these body styles can be specified in 128i or 135i form. The 128i comes with a 230-horsepower, 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder engine, while the 135i models get a 300-hp, 3.0L turbocharged six. Both of these rear-wheel drive models come with a standard 6-speed manual transmission that, in BMW tradition, provides great car control as well as a satisfying, tactile experience. A 7-speed dual-clutch (DCT) gearbox is available on the 135i that enables very quick automated shifts as well as improved acceleration. With the DCT, the 135i can now get to 60 mph in just 5.0 seconds and brings a fuel economy rating of 18 mpg city, 25 highway--the same as the standard manual transmission. The turbocharged, direct-injected engine in the 135i features a single twin-scroll turbo that features excellent low-rev response and enables its peak torque rating of 300 lb-ft at as low as 1,200 rpm. The 1-Series has a responsive but not overly firm ride, with a double-pivot spring and strut front suspension and rear control arms. A variable-ratio Active Steering system, which varies both the ratio and level of assist for quicker response, is optional on the 135i. In Convertible models, the top can be raised and lowered even when moving slowly (up to 25 mph), and can go from up to fully down in just 22 seconds, and the arrangement doesn't inhibit trunk space as some retractable hard-top systems do. In either model, there's also an opening with expandable bag that allows long items like a snowboard or golf bag to fit through. The silhouette of the 1-Series convertible is much like that of the coupe when it's up. A slightly different trunklid design in convertibles helps accent the design and improve visibility. Convertible models also include a special climate-control mode that reacts to the level of sunlight, and optional Boston leather has a sun-reflective treatment that helps reduce temperatures on hot days. An available wind deflector helps bring a quieter, less turbulent interior at highway speeds. Whether in the coupe or convertible, there's plenty of space to sprawl in the front seats, though the back seat is quite tight. The BMW's Dynamic Stability Control is designed to allow a little more dynamic flexibility when driving the 1-Series quickly; the higher threshold helps not only in track driving but also in snow. A special rear-brake management mode helps simulate a rear differential and get a stronger grip either out of a fast corner or in slippery conditions. A much more aggressive look can be achieved with the M Sport Package. It brings aero upgrades, flashier wheels, sport seats, special M-branded trim pieces, and an exclusive LeMans Blue Metallic paint color, plus functional improvements that include a higher top speed, better brake cooling, a sports suspension and performance tires. With the 135i, brakes are upgraded to a strong 6-piston setup in front. Entertainment options include a harman/kardon surround-sound system, HD radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, USB/iPod controls, while a Bluetooth hands-free interface is available. Meanwhile, a heated steering wheel is available on both models as part of a Cold Weather Package, and heated seats are available. A hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic info is also available. Adaptive xenon headlamps, which help improve vision in dark corners, are standard on the 135i and optional on the 128i. Also, LED Adaptive Brake Lights grow brighter depending on the brake force. That's in addition to plenty of standard safety equipment, including stability control, side airbags, and brake-drying and brake stand-by functions.