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 ...

Still, the “ti” badge has its own history in the BMW camp. Standing for “Turismo Internazionale,” you can trace this badge all the way back to 1963 when it adorned the BMW 1800 version.

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 ...

We put the BMW M135i and 128ti head-to-head in a real-world driving review. Does the more powerful M135i justify its price, or is the lighter, front-wheel-drive 128ti the smarter choice?

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.

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