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.

Besides the badging, look for some blue trim bits and pieces inside and out ... Each iX1 includes a three-year subscription with Chargefox. So, can a FWD BMW be fun to drive? As far as the 128ti is ...

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Sadly, this US enthusiasm came to nothing when BMW decided not to introduce the new 128ti to the US market. This left American enthusiasts to yearn for what could have been quite a formidable ...

The BMW 128ti was a front-wheel-drive hot hatch rival to the Golf GTI, praised for its handling but limited in sales but unavailable in the U.S. marke ...