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I get my hands on the brand new BMW M135i xDrive for the day, there is no doubt the all new BMW 1 Series is a better all round package, the issue is this M135i model has massive boots to fill, we will miss the F series M135i and M140i massively. I look forward to hopefully getting my hands on one of these for a longer term and living with the car...
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I hope you enjoyed my 1st drive video, please give me a thumbs up if you did 😉 Please let me know what you think of the new M135i, what Hot hatch would you buy for £35k... 🤔
Don't feel like the new m135i looks as sporty as the old one, not a fan of this car but id go for rs3 any day
RS3 is in a different segment and price point though, that's M2 Comp money.
Great content Joe, really appreciated. I think as enthusiasts we live in the only era where cars are becoming less and less appealing as "one solution". If I was in the market for one of these it would the base model and an E46 M3 with the 10-12k spared. You could justify the running costs of the m3 as a fun car by offsetting the depreciation you'd suffer on a well spec'd m135i..I know these are faster but with x drive you'll need to be doing stupid speeds on public roads to challenge yourself...I really don't get this car from BMW..they've lost the essential ingredient that set them aside from Audi
@@dagnut Totally agree. These new cars will drive the classic market in my view, as people slowly discover that 0-60 times don't equal fun...
@@Edd5hott79 I'm not a ludite, I know technology improves driving but these little cars are too fast with too much grip.. You'd most likely crash trying to get this to move about.. Golf r, s3, amg 45..i really don't understand the appeal and now bmw has moved to meet them in the middle??
Imagine the old M140 with this new interior! Would have been too perfect
I literally went outside and hugged my M140i after watching this video.
Zoltan Roka I hugged my m135i pre ugliness
I am just about to do the same
OutThere we should all gather and just hug our cars
I hugged my xbox steering wheel
Mind Yourbusiness lol
„Great car, awesome… I love it.“ Hey Joe, blink twice if there’s someone from BMW off-camera pointing a gun at you.
Seeing the next generation cars just makes me realise more and more that the golden age of cars was about 10years ago.
I'm very fortunate to have a bmw e46 m3 manual coupe and a bmw 1M and have owned both of them from new.
The more times I drive newer generation cars the more I appreciate my own pair of M's and it makes me realise that the feel of those cars is long gone and will never be repeated .
Eh? The e46 fetch proper money... value only going 1 way. Clueless
2:38
"I think the angle that you're looking at it from there, is about as good as it gets"
Obscured behind some massive white letters? Yeah you're probably right, Joe 😅
😂😂😂 I did watch that back and think.... Doh 🤦🏻♂️
It does look better in person, like a lot better. Still not sold on the grill but hey. At least the new led lights look badass.
What matters more is on the inside and that’s where the new car really takes a leap. I’d say it has the best interior in its class, topping the a-class for quality and the Audi for UI & tech. Also the HK stereo is freaking godlike, like maybe the best I’ve ever heard in a small car. It also handles way better and runs smoother and quieter.
I hated the car when I first saw the press release but it surprised me. I think it’s a great car.
Toyota.
“We don’t have the money to r and d the 2jz replacement so we gonna borrow BMW’s mighty 6 cylinder b58 to power our flag ship sports car”
Bmw.
“We’ve spent millions and years peorfecting the b58, and the cars it runs, m140i/240i have become cult hits in the modified scene, it’s amazing the following it has.
So for the next model, we gonna ditch the lot, go same as evey other boring company and make a majority fwd hot hatch, with less power, that’s ugly as sin.
But don’t worry, it makes sense to daily drive the 118i version of it..........”
being a LARGE BMW fan. i dont like it.
Lacks the BMWness.
Its just a mini
Who ever designed The-1 needs to go back to the drawing board.. unless his drawing board is in the Local Pub doing Lock-in's because I can't see No petrol head buying this car.. maybe the 118 as a cheap family car but not this !!
💯💯
Kia 1 series
** out-takes** ... Joe rings Tony Lewis 'mate, it's a turd, where is my bloody oversteer and 6 pot sound track .... but I've sold it as a better 'car' for you ... Remind me again of my commission package again' 😂
LOL!
Brilliant 😂🤣😂🤣
Ha ha. It does feel a bit like that if I’m honest.
His clearly stated it’s not as good as the previous M140i...... don’t know what you have been watching
Sam Court thanks Sam. Remind me to offer you less discount next time 🤓
Why did they stick the front of a 2 active Tourer to the back of a Ford focus?
I would never ever change my M140i for this car. Even if i admit that i miss sharpness in the suspension and setup of the m140i. But i could tune that away because the base
ingredients are right. In the M135ix they are not. Would rather get a A45/A35 (much better looking) if i had the money or go with real hot hatches with front wheel drive (Megane RS, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai etc) and save money.
B58 M140i will be my next car, fantastic video regardless, thank you
You won't be disappointed 👍🏻
Gage Miller if there is 1
Quality video, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this from beginning to end.
Nothing to do with the 1 series, but that Tesla bit had me in stitches 😂
the design of the car engine and drivetrain is shit but everything else is excellent 👌🏾
So 🤔 the car is shit... But it's big enough inside to chuck your kids in the back.. for £35k why not buy Anything else.. BMW what have you done !!!
Another great video fella, proper through and nice to really know the ins and outs 👍
great and honest review 👌🏽 thanks for your efforts
Should do more videos in depth like this. Really enjoyed the watch!
From the very start, informative and excellent. Enjoyable vid. Thank you
Great video Joe, great insight to the new M135i, but really glad to hear you got in the M340i, will look forward to that review!,
As a BMW fan I want to like it, but I just can't. A3, A class and Golf look so much better.
Wrex90 mate the A3 hasn't even been revealed yet. Don't count your girlfriends fetuses before they develop.
Great initial review.I like what I see.Thks Joe.
I think it’s seriously ugly, and very un-bmw like. I’d have a35 AMG all day over this, and I’m a serious BMW fanatic
So many of these cars are almost generic copies off one another, I just think the Audi and Mercedes not to mention the VW (due to be replaced) all look that bit better in the flesh.
Why go for the BMW and I love BMW's
Looks like a KIA from the front
Agree with you. Front end looks horrible and even worse to look at in person.
I agree, I think it's FUgly and the engine is gash.
I think BMW have done too much too it, changed too many thing.. they could have kept the old front but changed the rest ? I'm wondering how BMW can improve this car, is it possible to get a higher HP & Torque from the B48 🤔
Wow Joe your in "the1" and I've been waiting for this video for ages just to see an honest comparison mate 👍🏻 thanks for showing us and keep up the good work buddy 😉
Wow quick turnaround! It will be interesting to see what the car can do on track for sure. Great to catch up 👍🏻
Yeah buddy, it's taken long enough to get behind the wheel of one 😂👌
What a brilliant review. Although it is described as a "first drive" I found it very comprehensive.
I remember sometime ago Joe telling us to check Shmee's channel to view a car inside out. I am very glad it is now done on this channel. If I were picky I would say the pace was a bit too fast and Joe looked stressed. Yet, as I said, it was brilliant.
And the car seems really nice, but I like the BMW brand and I like Joe's channel. So the video made my day.
Good review Joe, but I think you’ve been a bit too kind. As a 1 series car I’m sure it’s great, a better every day car and all the rest of it, but this is supposed to be an Mlite. This is supposed to give you a buzz when you drive it, it’s supposed to put a big grin on your face and be exciting to drive. It’s supposed to make you feel on the edge. This car clearly doesn’t do that. No doubt some people will still buy it, but I don’t think many of them will be M140 owners. I certainly won’t change mine for one.
The funny thing is this has probably done us M140 owners a favour, our cars were depreciating like mad cause of the deals BMW were doing earlier this year. However now they’ve brought this out I think our cars might start to hold onto their value a bit more.
Looking forward to more of your reviews.
You're misunderstanding BMWs strategy.
M-lite cars aren't designed to thrill and feel special, they are just the highest performing versions of the standard car. They are meant to be very good all rounders.
If you want outright thrills you need a proper M-car.
Great video Joe! You put a lot of work into your content, really appreciate it. Hopefully you get the loaner 🤞
I’m intrigued about these as an m140i owner... still not quite sold on the looks, but the rest of the package seems very good. Lack of power may be an issue until (if) an m145 comes along, but i guess xDrive makes this better for UK roads 90% of the time?
Great review! Very informative!
Again a great informative video Joe. The rear is really growing on me 💪
Another great watch Joe. Beautiful car. I like it.
Great review Joe. Let's hope you get hold of one as a daily so we can see its full potential.
Until then, I'm in the old M140 camp buddy.
Lovely review mate - cheers!
BMW on a roll with their new product offerings. Nice looking thing...
Congrats great video review!!!
Honest and matte you need to buy one to join your fleet!!! 😁😁😁
Nice nice nice...
The only thing that excites me is the seats! Wonder if they would fit in an M2?
Thanks for taking the time to make this video Joe, love your content dude.
Joe it seems like your selling out a bit mate and now working for bmw
Selling out a bit 😂 If only you knew the time, money and bloody effort that goes into these videos! Let me know who has shot a more honest video about the one series from the UK launch, really keen to watch that...
It's not Joe's fault this car is shit lads 🤔 he's being honest in it's a good family daily in maybe a 118 but as an M-Lite it's a backward step with the 4 pot engine, crap 8 speed transmission etc.. each to there own but you can't criticise Joe for *THE-1* as he's being honest
@@JoeAchilles1 don't mean to upset you mate I love your content you just don't seem yourself in this one
Bridge Burner agreed
Bridge Burner i disagree, he said it was a better car than the previous models.. ie more space, better effiency but as a drivers car like the old 135i and 140i it is worse, probably best to watch the whole video
OMDSZZ LOOK AT THE PIG NOSE THO!
Nice review, I think you are far more relaxed and interested when you are reviewing BMW 1 series, than everyting else. I hope you get it for some decent drive. Loving the interior, exterior meh.
Thank you ♥️
Good honest review as always
Great video Joe. I like the new M135i for what it is but it’s just a different vehicle to the M140i. It’s something I’d shop against a Golf R, S3 or A35 now where before the M140i was out on its own. Look forward to more content coming on this car though - keep it up 👍🏻
Great review joe! Think I’ll keep hold of my original M135i until these are available on the used market! 👌🏻
Its lost its usp in that its no longer a rear wheel drive. Not only that but it seriously is not a good looking car.
The interior is stunning though.
I went from a 135i to a 440i and this car wont make me return which is sad as i loved my 135.
Watched quite a few of your vids and clicked on this one little to behold your filming right in my neck of the woods! I live in the area at 18:48 and I pop down to the beachy head test track quite often in my 2019 M140i shadow edition, I managed to get the last manufacturing run before this new model came out, I’m glad I got the 3 litre! small world :)
Nice one Joe. I actually like this car. I'm a m240i owner
Joe, great insight for this car. I am looking at the Clubman JCW and comparing the two. Almost feel like tracking down the outgoing M140 for that little edge of performance. The reviews I have watched seem to make me lean towards the JCW amd is the one to go for if you like and prefer the go-kart feel? Although, from the stats, this one is slightly faster in a straight line.
Anyhow, I currently drive a Cooper JCW, 15 plate, and my Heads Up display gives me all the info you mentioned it didn't. Sat Nav, Radio, Phone, Tac etc. Will not get another car wtihout it!
great honest video. the M135i isn't bad. And that's the problem. If i didn't own my current car (2018 M140i shadow edition) I would absolutely be looking at this as a new car. In September 2021 my car will be 3 years old and that's when I usually look to change my cars. I'm looking around genuinely struggling to find a suitable replacement.
Great car ! Nice exterior and interior.
I see all these negative comments and comparisons to the old 140. But the 140 is long and unbalanced looking. I actually really like the looks on this
I quite like it tbh, don't like the grill tbf but the rest of is nicer imo , good video Joe, shot very close to where i live so great choice of roads .
Interesting to watch your review of the new M 135i having owned two M135i not convinced about this one so bought two year old M140 shadow with that amazing B58 engine and soundtrack they are as you said not continuing with the six pot maybe a M140 in the future but with a four pot engine luckily there still plenty of nice M140 out there
Thanks for the great reviews keep them coming
Great Video Review
Thanks for the video Joe - in a way it’s exactly as expected.
There’s no way BMW could justify keeping a longitudinal engine and rear drive for such a small car - the downsides against the Golf, A3 and A Class are too great.
The M135i then is about making the best of the new configuration, and from what I can see it does a brilliant job.
Yes, some people are annoyed but in a world where you can still buy a 2 Series with a 6 pot, if you want a hatchback then surely it needs to be the best possible package all round, not just fast in a straight line.
Nice big improvement over the old one
This thing could be a crazy Sleeper! Luv the proportions!
Great review Joe. Slightly sad that the gearbox has taken a turn for the worst. I thought that and the additional torque might give it the edge over likes of S3, A35 and Golf R. Thought the x drive might give slightly more adjustability too but it sounds like there is no real compelling reason now to choose this over the others. They’ve tried with the interior but now it has no trump card over the others, sounds like it’s going to struggle.
From an Italian M140i xdrive owner I have to admit that the interior is miles way better. The exterior probably is good (not very convinced by the front) but it has too many fakes plastic air vents... the old one had cleaner and smooth lines that i like. I am sure that it has a very good balance and a very good engine but now is just one of many. I cannot see any difference beetween 135, a35, golf R, S3... it’s only personal taste. The old one was a good car with a masterpiece engine and an unique traction (even the xdrive is more rear wheel drive). The new is just a very good car... great job Joe👍🏻
I waved the other day joe. going up hill to beaconsfield. Im in SMB M4 Comp loud lots of carbon lol. Private plate. Keep up the good work
Hey Joe love the videos. I bought an M140i based on your vids and i wasnt dissapointed. Sadly it has just got written off while it was parked up by an idiot driving a skip wagon. 😢 im getting the M135 xdrive as a replacement and was just wondering if you think its worth getting the adaptive suspension on this model? I know you get loads of questions so no worries if you cant get around to answering. Cheers and keep up the great work.
Gary
Nice review Joe. Seems like a nicer car than the previous gen overall (especially the interior), but the lack of RWD/manual transmission/6 pot engine ruin it. Why get this over an AMG A35? Also don't you think the exterior looks like an MPV (from certain angles at least)?
Nice vid Bud. I see your comments section is as interesting as mine 😂😂😂
Oh look it's Mr.SVR 😂 Love your videos!
Interesting what you say about Bridgestones. My GTI PP came with Potenzas. They were just terrible. Endless wheel spin and tramping. Switched them for Michelins and, wow! What a difference. Like getting a new car for the price of new tires.
HOW DOES IT COMPARE WITH THE MERCEDES A35? I have had a brief look at the M135i and been very impressed. Hope to have a test drive next week. The suspension and ride are a big issue for me. My existing M.B. A200 has very basic suspension which with run flat tyres is not too good on many Australian roads.
Amazing video joe ! A really good proper video ! Tim should share this video on his Chanel it deserves the views
Excellent review.
Hi Joe, i am new subscriber and have enjoyed watching your videos. I am seriously considering buying into the BMW brand for the first time in particular the new M135i. Quite a lot of negative comments on it however i think it looks great ! Having never had a previous version to compare to, would you recommend to a BMW first timer ? Cheers.. Sid
Like the New 1 series but have one question that's griping me can you get spare tyre for them even it was a space and fit it in the boot.
I'm an M140i owner, and am really torn between this or the A35 as my next car, I've always been a beemer man but cant help feel the m135i will just not be as fun as my current car, as always I'll be watching your channel closely Joe, excellent content and valued opinions!
Another great honest review Joe. I think the new 135i is a better everyday car over the previous 135|140i model that will appeal more to the mass market, as opposed to real car enthusiasts. It’s not for me though the B58 engine is one of the best value v performance engines made by BMW and I would not part my 140i for this one. That aside the interior is a big improvement, it’s refined as is the revised handling so everyday use is a plus point 👍
Nice video mate. Cheers Joe
If I wanted a "haldexy" hot hatch I'd get a Golf R. The main reason the 1-series had a special niche was the rear-drive (or proper 60/40 four wheel drive) setups, unheard of for such a small car. Now it is just one of many small hatchbacks with boring architectures. Once this was launched I started searching for a low mileage 140i, found a beautiful X-drive version this week and drove it home yesterday. This is my third 1-series, and it looks like I will be keeping it forever ;)
Great video, I’m a massive BMW fan n I’m 50/50 the back looks ok but the rest I’m not a fan of ngl
It's a huge fail for BMW, nothing special, nothing unique.
Carl Price its called progress. Not all of us are stuck in the past. Perhaps you prefer listening to cassette tapes instead of mp3s
Progress usually means better though. This is uglier, fatter, fwd, and has a less desirable engine. You could argue less fun etc. Doesn't scream progress to me
I should say, it will sell in even higher numbers and appeal to a wider audience. BMW execs will call that progress and you're free to agree with them
@@oddities-whatnot Stuck in the past ? How exactly is that progress ? Going from the most unique and best hatchback on the market to a stupid, generic overpriced car that you can get anywhere else for much less.
That is not progress.
@@oddities-whatnot That's a standard response to those who question change when it isn't for the better. It's like the saying "life isn't fair".
What made the 1 series different was the rear wheel drive so pleased I bought the out going model
Joe has owned 135i and 140i I thinks he’s more than qualified to review this 😂 lovely little car everything has to move on.
Nice video thank you for sharing sir
Mines coming in a few weeks to replace my M140. Will be interesting to see how I also compare the two cars and my e46 m3.
Change your mind quick.
Do you know when the new M135i Update take effect (MY22). I have an order going into production W/C 1st Nov and am hoping this includes the update. Any ideas
Does this one series have decent lumbar support? I love my 15 plate 120d to drive but the seats kill my back 😂
Joe, your past videos inspired me to buy a white 2018 BMW 116D M-Sport Shadow Edition a few weeks ago. Comparing it with the new shape, thank goodness I didn't wait. The new shape is stunning inside but the exterior is awful and looks like a 2 series tourer. Hopefully, there's a good resale value for my car when I upgrade it again next Sept, currently has 7k miles on it and I generally do 5k miles a year. So far, I haven't found a car that I'll stick with for more than 12 months. Possibly, an i8 on the cards for Sept 2020.
@JoeAchilles have you thought about launching an awareness marketing campaign? Your content is too good to only have 55k subs. Look into it mate! You deserve a mil subs.
Haha thanks man appreciate your very kind words, ready hope someone picks me up one day to present car content, I will keep plugging away and spending my own money to promote brands I love 😂♥️
Spec 19" wheels but loose the adaptive dampers, huh?
My biggest issue with my M140i is the handling or lack there of when pushing on, so this seems to answer that problem. Give it 50 more hp and a more aggressive front end and I might be interested.
YES JOE!
That's a really nice X2!
Interesting video Joe, thanks for sharing. I keep trying but apart from the interior I honestly don't think I could get the car to grow on me, especially coming from a m240i. That b58 engine is just so good it is too much to give up imo. The new grilles are a big put off for me, not just on this model either. I was looking at a m340i with a black grille and it definitely looks a bit better but it's still ugly. If I was ever to go 4wd hot hatch it would likely be VAG or Merc over this, I just think they look a lot nicer.
Yea the downgrade to a 4 pot certainly isn't compensated in the looks department (two points off from this thing). Previous version much better looking and better drive train.
Owning a m140i, i’ve sat in this new 1series, and let me say that i just love the interior... didnt get to drive it but the feeling i got was that it was miles better in the interior. But then again it loses the charm and spiciness of the 6 cylinder, hope i get to have a go in one of these, but for the money i would prefer the a35amg
Couldnt feel the love Joe,you were having a go trying to feel it but it didnt come off love your stuff mind
11:28 "turd" 😂 I love you Joe.
Great video Joe, new 1 series is something else eh...
Watched most of this now. Informed, credible review. Don’t think I want one though...
There's no reason to spend £5k-£10k on this over a Focus ST now
Too right - if the new Focus ST drives as well as the Fiesta ST. I had a tough time picking between the old 135i and the latter and went for the BMW. With the new one I think the decision would have been easier ;-)
apart from the fact that this is considerably quicker
😭😭😭😭😭
Actually, reading the comments I was expecting a different review, it was surprisingly honest.
The overall summary is, nice but neutered.
Having sat in it, the inside is nice but it really isn't some big step change, I like the Alcantara material but beyond that...
I’m gutted that rear wheel drive has gone. I’d love F21 M140i but have to drive for living. So I’ve got a 118d M-Sport shadow edition and can say lovely place to be. Just would be better with the 6 cylinder sound.
Keep up the good work Joe
Thx for You honesty
I think this could be a serious contender for my M140i. I currently have a company car so my misses drives a couple miles a day for work and I get it as a weekend car. But with a child on the way and the 140 being a three door the new M135i sounds like a sound upgrade to offer more space for my growing family along with the safety of xdrive for all round British (rain) weather for my misses to use pottering around and some fun still for me at the weekends. Hope BMW offers some good deals to help out the terrible Negative Equity that most of us are stuck with and into the new M135i
my '68 LCI M240 all day long, for me it's everything the E30 would have become. only downside is the ppf limiting my exhaust options
U recently bought a 2016 m135i and I appreciate it sooooo much more after watching this video !
People always have trouble to adapt to changes. I personally think it looks much better than previous model which has always been the ugly duck in the BMW lineup. Interior miles ahead now and that they offer a HUD even in a 1series now is just great. Given all that and more practicality it’s a clear step forward even though the great 6pot is gone. Just consider most cars aren’t sold as M lights and therefore this new one makes so much more sense for most people who buy less powerful versions. Well done BMW!