BMW M135i XDrive is Too Hot of a Hatch for America
BMW revealed its newest three-door M135i back in May, and catching it live at the 2012 Paris Motor Show reminds us how America will miss out on yet another hot hatchback.
Powered by a 3.0-liter, straight-six with M TwinPower Turbo technology, the M135i xDrive packs 320 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque and can also be had in a more practical five-door configuration. The all-wheel drive allows the M135i to accelerate to 62-mph in 4.7 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than its rear-wheel drive counterpart. The xDrive variant is only available with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Unfortunately it’s another vehicle we’ll just have to admire from a distance as the German automaker has no plans of bringing it to America.
GALLERY: BMW M135i xDrive
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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