2012 BMW 1 Series

The 2012 BMW 1 Series is here! This handsome collection includes two coupes and two convertibles: one of each in the 128i and 135i designs. While the 128i coupe and convertible cost a bit less than the others, the cars in the 135i collection deliver more horsepower. Whichever new BMW you choose, expect great looks, excellent handling, and top-class performance.

BMW 1 Series Convertibles for 2012

BMW features the 128i convertible and the 135i convertible for 2012. Both models have impressive aerodynamics that support 28 miles per gallon during highway driving. What's the main difference between the two cars? While the 128i has 230 horsepower, the 135i kicks it up to 300HP. Both soft-top cars have advanced safety features, luxurious interiors, and high-tech Bluetooth connectivity and a USB audio interface.

When it comes to safety, BMW likes to say that "chance doesn't have a chance." Drivers and passengers benefit from protection during rollover - even when the roof is open - thanks to concealed rollover bars with built-in sensors. In case of collision, the bars automatically emerge to provide occupants. Some additional safety features on both the 128i and 135i convertibles include airbags, headlights that swivel to better illuminate sharp turns, and a wheel system that works even when tires go flat.

Additionally, the BMW Assist system enhances safety while adding everyday conveniences. The system maps out driving routes, alerts drivers to upcoming traffic delays, and can even contact emergency personnel. BMW Assist is automatically included during the first three years of ownership.

BMW 1 Series Coupes for 2012

Like the new BMW convertibles, the attractive new coupes for 2012 are available in 128i and 135i versions that are differentiated by their horsepowers: 230HP and 300HP, respectively. Also like their convertible counterparts, each new coupe model boasts an impressive 28 mpg highway fuel economy. At the same time, their six-cylinder engines have been awarded the "International Engine of the Year" multiple times. The coupes can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds -- or in five seconds flat if a double clutch is added.

Many customers are drawn to BMW's optional M Sports Package. It adds to the coupe's athletics and aesthetics with a lower suspension, light alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel, and other interior and exterior bonuses. Furthermore, the 135i is made available in virtually any paint color when the sports package is added.

With or without the M Sports extras, new owners can choose from an attractive range of exterior paints and interior trims. Whether your tastes lean toward flashiness or understated elegance, BMW offers the ideal combination of paint color, upholstery, and chrome extras.

To top it all off, the new coupes boast the same high-tech gadgets as their convertible counterparts: Bluetooth connectivity and a USB audio interface are standard, and BMW Assist is provided automatically during the first three years of ownership. Find out what the new BMW 1 Series can do for you!