BMW 135i coupe vs. BMW 1-series hatchback

25 Aug

Posted by Horatiu B. as BMW 135i

As you might know by now, the BMW 135i coupe is set to launch in the US sometimes in the spring of 2008. The 128i and 135i will be available in the coupe version only, even though a lot of people are waiting for a hatchback model as well. Recently, the popularity of the hatchback cars in the US has increased and the demand for them is fairly high.

Most of the Asian automobile manufacturers, Honda, Toyota, Kia, have already launched their hatchback models in the US. BMW has been questioned several times on weather a 1-series hatchback will follow, but no information have been released to the press so far.

In Europe, BMW has a full line of hatchbacks models, equipped with several different engines, varying from the BMW 116i, 118i, 120i and 130i M sport. Of course, the diesel option is offered as well.

In the next photos slides, I am going to show you a comparison between the BMW 135i coupe and the BMW 1-series hatchback and let you decide if a BMW 135i hatchback will be successful in the US.

Personally, I don’t think the hatchback will appeal to the US market, since the BMW fans seem to be more conservative.

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12 Responses

Andy

August 27th, 2007 at 12:24 am
1

Both coupe and hatchback look good. But hatchback version is just more practical. One vote for hatchback !
orha007

August 27th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
2

Vote 2

Hatchback is best…
wanthatch

September 7th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
3

The Hatch is better. Leave the bmw hatch and remove bmw sports wagon
michael mironov

September 22nd, 2007 at 4:54 pm
4

I like both the hatch and the coupe, but we are tall in these parts of the country,so the hatch would work better for us. Looking foward to driving the twin tubo in this baby!!!
The Enemy

September 25th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
5

I think the hatch is a sharp looking car; even better than the coupe. Hot hatches are the in thing right now, and BMW is missing out on a growing market niche if they don’t bring the hatch version Stateside. I think they’re still smarting from the stinkbomb that was the E36 3-series hatchback. When those didn’t sell, the lesson BMW took away was “Americans are not interested in hatchbacks.” The lesson they should have taken away is “Americans are not interested in hatchbacks that are overpriced for what you get, are uglier than gargoyles, have highly raked liftbacks that so thoroughly intrudes on cargo space as to defeat the utility of owning a hatchback, and are made by a supposed premium manufacturer yet are only offered with a wheezing 4-cylinder that can’t get the car out of its own way.”
michael mironov

September 26th, 2007 at 8:43 am
6

TheEnemy,Could not agree with you more!!!I have been a hatch buyer for a long time since i like the styling, they have that extra headroom for us 6ft4 and bigger dudes, my son is 6ft5 and we like hatches. My bud is going over to Germany to drive on the RING next week and he sent me pictures of the hatch in race style from BMW an it is hot hot hot!!! I currently drive a Mazda Speed3 hatch Black, with CP-E downpipe with high flow cat, CBE and CAI, Advan Rs in gunmetal,Mobil1 and soon a EMS. Its 310 hp and 330 tq bhp, soon with the EMS will bring the car civily to 300 whp, and that it for power. If you guys ever want to check out a car thats lots of fun, check out the Speed3. I am keeping my eye on the 135i but will only upgrade if its a HATCH!!!!!!!!
Hatching it up

March 29th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
7

Echo Michael. I drive a Mazda3 hatch. I was obsessed with that car for 2 years before I bought it, mostly because of the styling. These things look great, with a look of weight placed over their haunches ready to strike! I would love to drive a 128 or 135 HATCH ONLY. I think a RWD hatch would be too much fun to imagine.
michael

March 29th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
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yea man, once you drive the 135i, you will be amazed. I test drove it this week and will be buying one in about 2 to 3 years when the Tii comes out and the Speed3 goes to my son. The Speed3 is an amazing bang for the buck, very cool car but the 135i is king of the compacts now with the M3. EVO and STU are over 40gs and i like the 135i much better.
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Charith

April 28th, 2008 at 11:08 am
9

BMW already has a hatchback for the US that everyone loves.

Say hi to the Mini Cooper (S of course, need that forced induction!)
t. turner

May 22nd, 2008 at 9:19 pm
10

I like the hatch. Whats the price?
michel M

May 23rd, 2008 at 7:45 am
11

i am waiting for the Tii version to come out in the 135Tii or 335Tii, will be my next car in a couple years….will be woth the wait.
sathiya

July 28th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
12

130 m sport is a better handling car compared to 135 coupe coz it has less overhang at the rear and it will last longer due to its naturally aspirated engine compared to the twin turbo, which has a shorter life but more grunt!