The 128ti is BMW’s attempt to attract performance hatchback purists, while taking aim at the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI. The ‘ti’ nameplate, standing for Turismo Internazionale, is a ...

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The 128ti was BMW’s attempt to attract performance hatchback purists, while taking aim at the iconic Volkswagen Golf GTI. The ‘ti’ nameplate, standing for Turismo Internazionale, is a ...

Critically, this represents the first time since the late 1990s range of 3 Series Compact three-door hatchbacks that the ti, Turismo Internazionale, badge has been affixed to a BMW. So, does the 128ti ...

Critically, this represents the first time since the late 1990s range of 3 Series Compact three-door hatchbacks that the ti, Turismo Internazionale, badge has been affixed to a BMW. So, does the 128ti ...

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.