2009 BMW 1-Series

The 2009 BMW 1 Series is a small compact car, based on BMWs 3 Series, that is available either as a coupe or a convertible that seats four. Equipped with a 3.0-liter 230-hp inline six-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual transmission with a six-speed automatic as optional, it is available in the 128i and 135i trim levels.

The Base 128i offers the following standard equipment: 17-inch alloy wheels, variable intermittent rain-sensing wipers, rear defogger, power glass sunroof in the coupe only, power-operated convertible soft-top in the convertible only, power door locks, power windows, heated power mirrors, brake hill holder, four-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), emergency braking assist, front and rear ventilated disc brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake drying, four-wheel independent MacPherson front and multi-link rear suspensions, daytime running lights, fog lights, dusk-sensing headlights, stability control, traction control, post-collision safety system, tire pressure monitoring, height adjustable driver and passenger seats, leatherette upholstery, split-folding rear seatback, rear ventilation ducts, cruise control, front console with storage, manual rear seat easy entry, electric speed-proportional power steering, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio control functions, interior air filtration, dual-zone climate control with extended cabin heating, audio and climate control memory settings, BMW iDrive, pre-wired for cell phone use, tachometer, trip computer, external temperature display, and AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with 10 speakers and radio data system.

The 135i is equipped with a 3.0-liter turbocharged 300-hp inline six-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual transmission with a six-speed automatic transmission is optional. Standard equipment exclusive to the 135i includes a rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension, cornering lights, auto delay off dusk-sensing Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, high pressure headlight washers, automatic climate control, and a passenger side mirror with reverse tilt to show curb view.

A sport option package for the 128i offers alternate 17-inch wheels with performance tires, sport front seats, and the sport-tuned suspension found in the 135i. The sport package available for the 135i includes an M sport steering wheel and sport seats.

A cold weather package offers heated front seats.

The premium package adds leather upholstery, power front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, upgraded interior trim, and auto-dimming mirrors. Other options include adaptive steering, a navigation system, an upgraded audio system with iPod jack and satellite radio, and keyless ignition. The convertible has an optional Midnight Black roof that has metallic fibers in the cloth to give the roof a silver look in bright sun or moonlight. Leather upholstery has special pigments that reduce the effects of sun reflection.