BMW M135i | 3 Month vlog

Just before lockdown Matt took delivery of a new BMW M135i xDrive and indended on filming the collection and first driving impressions, however for obvious reasons that could not happen. Now that restrictions have been slightly eased we thought that it was time to shoot an update on what the M135i is really like to live with.

The BMW M135i is the current range topper in the BMW 1 Series line up, it features a 2 litre 4 cylinder petrol engine with over 300hp. The power is put to the road via an 8 speed automatic gearbox and four wheel drive.

Filmed by Matt Smart & Rhys Evans
Presented by Matt Smart
Edited by Matt Smart.

[I_am_Monty]

Awesome car! I've had mine for 5 months now and I can't get enough of it. They are really capable cars

[robertmcewan]

Great review mate, I've had my white m135i for 2 months got rid of all grey parts on car for gloss black grille, gloss black spoiler, gloss black maxtondesign front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, front side aero flicks, m4 wing mirror covers and all over gloss black emblems, the car now looks sensational.would agree about seats being amazingly comfortable you can also tighten or slacking boosters around hips also for fast b road driving

[mikeh]

Just picked mine up. Went into local BMW, had a test drive on a Saturday and they had a cancelled order. Misano Blue with tech pack and Pro Pack. Only problem was I had to pick it up within the week, but it had a £5k discount so no complaints :-)

[tinustussengas]

Finally a fair review, enjoyed it a lot! My white M135i is delivered Wednesday afternoon, so just 2 more days! Can’t wait! I wanted a cool looking high powered car, and fast under all circumstances. Didn’t like the A35, S3 is too old, and there was the M135i. One testdrive and I knew this was it.

[amandathomson]

I just bought a brand new one today, cannot wait to pick it up now, hopefully not too much of a wait 😊

[davidmacrae]

Had mine since 2nd march couldn't agree with you more about it

[Lemieuxponyvlogs]

Ordered one last week, white, plus and tech pack, pan roof. Black grill and de chromed. Now my wait begins....

[simonkingsley-smith]

As a long term Audi/VW customer who recently jumped ship to the new M135i (one year old press car with all the toys!) it was great to see your excellent review Matt/Rhys. After test driving the new A3 and Series 1, it was the quality of the interior that clinched it for me. I have the alcantara seats which I agree are great and I believe are better than having leather. My car has the heated steering wheel and head up display which aren't even options on the S3. My only disappointment was the lack of configurability of the virtual display which is better on my Audis, although the iDrive infotainment is great. I have Auto Android working with the iDrive 7, I have seen reports that it only works with Apple car play.

[dipeshpatel]

I have had one since January having owned an M140i and I totally agree with you. Not only do I feel its more planted but it is so much more comfortable and practical. Yes you don’t buy an M140i for practicality and you can have a bit more fun with it but 99% of the times that car is pointless in my opinion.

[stefank.]

I love my m140i. Nothing more top say. 😉

I never would take a m135i, because there are a lot of them like Golf R.

[uboweeg]

Nice review; had mine since September and just over 3k miles driven. There is some FWD torque steer before the 4WD kicks in when you push it a little if I compare to my previous daily 335D xDrive which had a fair bit more torque. In all it is not quite as good an implementation of xDrive from a handling standpoint. My other observation would be the gearbox, no longer from ZF it’s good but not as crisp changing as my 3-series was.

As in most modern cars throttle mapping across the driving modes is a pain in the neck and the jump between comfort / sport is annoying – I’d much rather have a consistent map in comfort / sport. Eco that’s fine.

Don’t think it’s quite as quick as a M2 as you propose on UK twisty roads; I have a Cayman 718 GTS which is not that much quicker than a M2 and the 718 leaves the M135i for dust from a chassis and handling standpoint (engine is not comparable).

BTW you can also turn down the artificial engine noise in iDrive settings.
But it’s a pretty planted drive and in real world quick enough. Nice cabin, lovely controls, comfortable seats as you say and practical day to day. Pretty pleased with mine.

[rhrs]

Great video, I just ordered one and I’m excited.
I’m in Ireland where cars are super expensive (base model in white €55k) so mine is coming with very little options, so hoping the basic sound is liveable with from the stereo. Im also on 18 inch rims, the 19s jacked the price of the car up by €5, 500!

[AirsoftUK]

There was already plenty of awd hot hatches you could buy before this came to the market, Golf R, S3, A35, RS3 etc. There is no theatre to them and the awd is as safe as houses so they are too safe, the M140i was scary because if you got it wrong in the wet it could kill you haha.

[peterantrim]

lovely looking car with proper engine (amazing at these times) lol :-)

[Koko-pgwu]

Amazing video!! You reckon the m235i would feel the same? Ordered mine recently! Pro pack, tech pack, comfort pack and panoramic sunroof! 👌🏽 super excited as I’m coming from a200 😊

[FirstnameLastname-kbqd]

Straight 6, Rear wheel drive in a hatchback, 140i all day long

[howardnoble]

The difference between the exhaust valve being open or closed is NOT massive. Wish it was

[cwatson]

Only just ordered mine, black with the pro pack and camera. Having to wait till July tho 😩

[HuwRoberts]

It's down for a test drive, I have narrowed it down to the M135i, smashing looking car all the power I need, looks and sounds spectacular or the M235i Gran coupe, a design marval in my opinion but not as beautiful in the sound department

[MrAllnvme]

What's coming after this then? The new M140i?