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CarMagazine takes the thrilling BMW 1 Series M Coupe and checks if this is worthy to be called an M car. They review how different it is from the BMW 135i and finds out that this is worth every single publicity that it is currently getting. Learn why on this excerpt:
BMW M is steadily improving its steering too. The M3 has taken a step forward since launch in 2007, the helm of the latest Competition Pack cars offering up more clarity to the driver, and the steering of the 1-series M is even crisper.
But without the M3’s adaptive EDC dampers, the firm one-size-fits-all suspension means a fair bit of pitch and enough yaw to deflect you from your chosen path. And that extra low-down oomph means less provocation is needed to send yourself slewing sideways, but despite that M diff it’s a little trickier on the limit that expected.
Inside the interior is ageing, but there’s a chunky steering wheel, Alcantara (with contrasting orange stitching) on the dash and binnacle shroud, the latest iDrive system, and a stubby little gearstick. Properly bespoke M Division instruments also make a return, with that wonderful pale grey-blue background all at CAR so love. The 1M is only available as a two-door coupe though, and don’t expect to be able to cross whole countries four-up, like you can in an M3.
Verdict
The 1-series M is a proper M car, no doubt. Sure, it’s different from what’s gone before, but different doesn’t mean it’s not as good. Our first experience of a proper turbocharged M Division machine has unveiled a 1-series with a character all its own. It’s definitely not a hotted-up 135i, and now we’re looking forward to the future of M.
Read full review at CarMagazine
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