BMW M135i officially revealed with 235kW

By Brett Davis in BMW
Like the insane BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the new BMW M135i hatch is part of BMW M’s ever-growing showroom range. It may even make its way to Australia by the end of this year.

Although not quite as powerful as the 1 M Coupe (250kW), the M135i is powered by a similar 3.0-litre TwinPower straight-six engine producing 235kW of power and 450Nm of torque. The engine can be matched up to either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission, sending power to the rear wheels.
In terms of acceleration, the automatic version is able to smash 0-100km/h in just 4.9 seconds while the manual does it in 5.1. Top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h. Despite the excellent performance, average fuel economy is rated at 7.5L/100km (8.1L/100km for the manual).

The new hot hatch will be built in three- and five-door form, however, it’s likely Australia will only get the five-door version. BMW has also said the M135i will be available with the company’s xDrive all-wheel drive system. The all-wheel drive versions will only be built in left-hand drive however.
Other highlights include a full M bodykit, M sports suspension, four-piston front and two-piston rear performance brakes, 18-inch M alloy wheels, and various M trimmings inside such as an M sports steering wheel.
The BMW M135i is expected to hit the market under the $99,900 price point of the 1 M Coupe, if it does eventually reach Australia later this year that is.
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