Professional Reviews

• “On the road, the power delivery of the turbo six is so smooth and relentless that it makes the 1 Series fast-very fast-but never furious. ” — Edmunds.com
• “Interior room suffers a bit, too, although hardly enough for a real convertible enthusiast to notice.” — New Car Test Drive
• “...the 135i has a tranny tunnel bulging into the footwells and crowding the gas pedal.” — Car and Driver
• “Because the BMW 135i is essentially a scaled-down 335i, its ride, steering, and handling carry the same exemplary qualities as the larger car.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Pocket rocket? More like musclecar.” — Motor Trend
• “Anyone familiar with the interior layout of the current 3 Series would be hard pressed to tell the difference between the BMW 135i and the much larger, more expensive 335i.” — New Car Test Drive
• “...it could be argued that the 135i is the purest BMW - a smaller, lighter coupe, which harkens back to the 1970s cars that made the Ultimate Driving Machine a reality rather than just marketing schlock. ” — Edmunds.com