2013 BMW 128i

2013 BMW 128i

Starting MSRP $31,200–$36,900
MPG City: 18 – 19 Highway: 27 – 28
Available Engines
230-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium)
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

New for 2013

There are no significant changes.

External

The 128i, optional M Sport package adds dark window frames and a more aggressive front bumper with three large air inlets. Instead of folding metal hardtop 3 series convertible, 128i convertible has a soft fabric upper that can open or close in 22 seconds, the BMW Wu says. It operates at speeds up to 25 mph.

The series first small car remained in total, about 2 inches shorter and narrower than Scion tC. Series Coupe BMW BMW 3 is about 10 inches longer. External features include:

Standard 17-inch wheels

Rain-sensing wipers -

Fog lamps

Chromium emissions Tips

Power tilt / sliding moonroof

Optional xenon headlights and automatic headlights

Face

128i's interior design is quite traditional, with upright shapes than sweeping contours. Controls Dual-Zone Climate sit under the air vents and optional Navigation System Center, with the visit of the BMW iDrive knob BMW ahead of the central console. The system can read text messages out loud level or stream songs the smart phone optimized.

M Sport package adds unique materials available headliner, steering wheel and M-branded Interchange and sport seats with more aggressive side reinforcement. Interior features include:

60/40 split-folding seat (coupe models)

Standard plastic seats, leather optional

Optional power seats

Rear parking sensors are available

Optional navigation

Optional heated seats and steering

Under the quota engine

Embedded engine and six cylinders of BMW W. 230 horsepower and makes 200 pounds-feet of torque in the 128i. It works through a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with steering wheel shifters optional propulsion. Manufacturer says 128i coupe transmission shaft can hit 60 mph in 6.1 

seconds with the automatic does sprint in 6.7 seconds. M Sport package adds a sport tuned suspension.

If that's not enough, consider stepping up to 300 hp, turbo 135i, which is covered separately in the Cars.com Research. Trims it down to 60 mph Zero Sprint for about 5 seconds, BMW Wu says.

Safety

Active head restraints, airbags and side curtain two rows, front airbags and side impact airbags for the front seats are all standard. So is electronic stability system, antilock brakes and traction control. Like most convertible bonds, convertible 128i does not have the curtain airbags, no pop-up roll bars behind the rear seats deploy in the event of a rollover.