As such, eyebrows were raised when BMW launched the 128ti in 2020. Not only did it offer less power than the flagship M135i – which donated its engine – but it didn’t have all-wheel drive ...

Unfortunately, counter to its simplified mantra, BMW will not offer a manual transmission on the 128ti, instead the only option is the Aisin eight-speed torque converter as in the M135i.

The hot hatchback arms race has seen power outputs swell to more than 400hp, once a figure reserved solely for supercars. Technology such as adaptive suspension and all-wheel drive helped keep ...

So, does the 128ti hot hatch live up to the ti lineage of sporty BMW small cars? And perhaps more importantly, does it prove a FWD BMW can be truly desirable? Read on to find out. What to say about ...

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