It wasn’t that long ago the notion of a front-wheel drive (FWD) BMW was unheard of ... Glacial Silver and Mineral Grey cost $1190. The 128ti is motivated by a familiar 2.0-litre turbo-petrol ...

Critically, this represents the first time since the late 1990s range of 3 Series Compact three-door hatchbacks that the ti, Turismo Internazionale, badge has been affixed to a BMW. So, does the 128ti ...