2013 BMW 135is: First Look
- Competes with: Audi TTS, Infiniti G37 coupe
- Looks like: A possible placeholder for the next 1 Series M?
- Drivetrain: The turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine makes 320 hp in this application
- Hits dealerships: This fall
BMW may have canceled the 1 Series M for 2012, but a sport-tuned model is coming to the lineup for 2013. Coupe and convertible versions of the BMW 135is go on sale this fall.
The 2013 135is coupe and convertible will cost $44,145 and $48,845, respectively (including $895 destination and handling) and feature a slew of performance-oriented enhancements. Both models use the 135i's direct-injected twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, but it makes 320 horsepower and 317 pounds-feet of torque in this application — up 20 hp and 17 pounds-feet over the traditional model. A six-speed manual transmission is standard; a seven-speed double-clutch automatic is optional on both body styles.
Model-exclusive exterior updates — unique 18-inch wheels, a high-gloss black kidney grille, black mirror caps and specific badging — add on to the M Sport Package and add some visual drama. The interior is decked out with more badges, stainless-steel pedals and standard black sport seats with blue contrast stitching.
As for the 2012 1 Series M, we've inquired as to whether the car was officially canceled, but haven't heard back yet.
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"The 2013 135is coupe and convertible will cost $44,145 and $48,845"
Talk about sticker shock and I actually like this car but could not fathom dropping that much on this little vehicle. Personally feel like it should be more in the 30's and maybe the M topping out in the 40's
Okay I stand corrected, i kinda skimmed thru the article. Did not realize that this was the 330 horsepowere one.
That extra 20 hp is worth 15K, correct? I agree with your first post.
Its nice, but a little too stubby and stalky in appearance. This car really should be a 2 seater. Also, thats a lot of dough for a 1 series. $40,000 loaded and it would be competitive. I would rather have a G37S coupe for the same price, fully equipped.
There might be a lot of disappointment that the 1 series M can be canceled or delayed, but the 135is sure seems like a winner. A 2-seater release by BMW would have been more preferred. The 320 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque is really impressive. Definitely worth the $44-48k price tag in my opinion.
Being one that has sampled the Series 1 M, owned the 135i, the 135is will be a winner. No one that has ever driven the 135i (the way she was designed to be driven) will argue that this is a terrific BMW. Big A** engine in a small body can't be a bad thing...
We bought the first 135is on the west coast. Walked in to the dealer Saturday morning spoke to a sales person and looked at several cars. Looked over the 135is, drove it and that was it. The power in sport mode with the 7 speed DCT is outstanding. If you complain about the price then you should be looking at a hyundai or a honda. The car rocks.