2020 BMW 1 Series M135i xDrive

The all-new 4th-generation (F70) 2024 BMW 1 Series has made its debut, a mere 4 years after introducing the third-generation (F40) model in 2019. Though deemed a new generation, the F70 1 Series is a major facelift of the outgoing F40 1 Series, bringing a fresh design, a range 48V mild-hybrid powertrains, vastly improved chassis technology and enhanced connectivity technology. Like its predecessor, the F70 1 Series is underpinned by BMW's front-wheel-drive architecture (FAAR) platform, which is

Basic information of my car: BMW E46 325I 2001 Reasons why I bought this car I am into cars since I was little. And E46 is always my dream car when I was little since this car is featured in popular video game, 'Need For Speed: Most Wanted'. Car selection process I had a budget of: RM 25000. Models that I have considered include: BMW E60, Audi A6 C6. Reasons why I chose this car: E46 have been a bread and butter for BMW used car market. The number of the car made is plenty which make the sparepa

The BMW 1 Series is somewhat of an anomaly to the BMW range in Malaysia. The 1 Series is envisioned as an entry model to the rest of the BMW range, but with prices almost nudging those of the seminal 3 Series, the 1 Series found lesser popularity amongst Malaysian buyers. Moreover, as opposed to BMW’s sedan and SUV models, the 1 Series doesn’t quite conjure the same X-factor rating as buying a 3 Series (or an X1 for that matter) as your first BMW. It doesn’t help too that, it goes up against est

Previously in our year-end review of sorts, we have taken a look at the most important car launches but in this article, we'll focus on the models that have been discontinued in 2020. Some of them are pulled out due to being replaced, poor sales, or in the case of one of them, bad luck. Without further distractions, let’s pour out a little motor oil for these fallen models that were killed off in 2020. BMW 1 Series CKD If you ever wanted a brand-new BMW for under RM 200k, your only option would

2020 is not holding back with surprises so what’s another, right? The jack-in-the-box this time is the BMW 128ti, BMW’s new hot-hatch that’s ready to pinch sales from the VW Golf GTi. The Bavarians are also looking to cure a Hyundai i30N-sized headache. BMW going up against Hyundai? Wait till you hear what's next... It’s front-wheel drive (sorry, purists), but wait, it’s far from humbug. There’s a four-cylinder, turbocharged 2.0-litre mill putting out 265 PS paired to an 8-speed Steptronic (auto

When the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic (RM 366,785 OTR 0% SST) was launched it only had one competitor and it is the out-going and no-less fun Volkswagen Golf R. We all know that with the dated features the Golf had to offer, it doesn’t come close to the A35. But come July, with the arrival of F40 2020 BMW M135i (RM 355,646 OTR 0% SST) to our shores, the A35 now has a worthy competitor. So, how do these hot hatches compare in terms of specs? Exterior There is no denying that the BMW M135i cuts th