DRIVING THE NEW BMW M135i xDrive | Hot Hatch | Joe Achilles
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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
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
„Great car, awesome… I love it.“ Hey Joe, blink twice if there’s someone from BMW off-camera pointing a gun at you.
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
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.
Quality video, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this from beginning to end.
Why did they stick the front of a 2 active Tourer to the back of a Ford focus?
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
Should do more videos in depth like this. Really enjoyed the watch!
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!,
From the very start, informative and excellent. Enjoyable vid. Thank you
Great initial review.I like what I see.Thks Joe.
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..........”
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.
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.
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 😉
Another great video fella, proper through and nice to really know the ins and outs 👍
great and honest review 👌🏽 thanks for your efforts
Again a great informative video Joe. The rear is really growing on me 💪
Great review! Very informative!
** 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 🤓
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.
Another great watch Joe. Beautiful car. I like it.
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 😂👌
Nothing to do with the 1 series, but that Tesla bit had me in stitches 😂
Thanks for taking the time to make this video Joe, love your content dude.
Lovely review mate - cheers!
Good honest review as always
Congrats great video review!!!
Honest and matte you need to buy one to join your fleet!!! 😁😁😁
Nice nice nice...
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?
B58 M140i will be my next car, fantastic video regardless, thank you
You won't be disappointed 👍🏻
Gage Miller if there is 1
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!
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 :)
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
Great review joe! Think I’ll keep hold of my original M135i until these are available on the used market! 👌🏻
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.
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 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 👍🏻
Nice video thank you for sharing sir
Great Video Review
Excellent 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.
This thing could be a crazy Sleeper! Luv the proportions!
What made the 1 series different was the rear wheel drive so pleased I bought the out going model
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👍🏻
The only thing that excites me is the seats! Wonder if they would fit in an M2?
Nice one Joe. I actually like this car. I'm a m240i owner
Great car ! Nice exterior and interior.
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.
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
Does this one series have decent lumbar support? I love my 15 plate 120d to drive but the seats kill my back 😂
Amazing video joe ! A really good proper video ! Tim should share this video on his Chanel it deserves the views
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
Nice video mate. Cheers Joe
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 .
Couldnt feel the love Joe,you were having a go trying to feel it but it didnt come off love your stuff mind
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.
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
Thx for You honesty
BMW on a roll with their new product offerings. Nice looking thing...
OMDSZZ LOOK AT THE PIG NOSE THO!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 !!!
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 ;)
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 ♥️
Not bad roads around east Sussex beachy head ? How do you think itll perform on the nc500 ? Good car for it ? P.s class video as normal 👍
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 👍
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.
Watched most of this now. Informed, credible review. Don’t think I want one though...
That's a really nice X2!
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!
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...
Hope you get big soon Joe!
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)?
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
Great video Joe, new 1 series is something else eh...
11:28 "turd" 😂 I love you Joe.
Just rewatching this video Joe. 13/03/2022. The 135 is a great package. Very compelling 👌
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
Nice big improvement over the old one
YES JOE!
Nice vid Bud. I see your comments section is as interesting as mine 😂😂😂
Oh look it's Mr.SVR 😂 Love your videos!
Get initial review joe. Really enjoyed watching it!
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
Great vidéo Joe and I think we all appreciate your honesty about the new car having been a previous M140i owner. I think the general feeling is “hold on to your M140i’s chaps”! I for one will certainly be keeping mine.
Same here !!! 😉
@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 😂♥️
U recently bought a 2016 m135i and I appreciate it sooooo much more after watching this video !
Performance body kit is a must on this m135i in my opinion! Maxton have done one, looks so much more aggressive and M badge worthy.
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.
Hi Joe yet another fantastic review very informative and well put together mate. All credit to you for being really positive about all of the improvements with regards to practicality and oh my goodness what an interior, but the elephant in the room............ it's shit compared to a 3 litre straight six 340bhp rear wheel drive.
Enjoyed the video , informative as usual. Such a shame to go away from the straight 6 , only drive a 125i but such a lovely smooth refined engine. Honest video but definitely not a smile on your face video. You also seem to be sat so close to the steering wheel on the forecourt then sat further back whilst driving...? Keep up the awesome content 👍
Hi Joe,
Great video and review, but as an M140 SE owner this really doesn’t float my Beemer boat.
When you get one as a long termer give me shout (id love to see one up close) as I only work round the corner from you (Denham). 👍🏻
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