BMW has released the official specs and pricing for the 128ti in Australia ahead of its official launch in the first quarter of 2021. The front-wheel drive hot hatch packs the 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo engine that puts out 245 PS and 380 Nm of torque.
That’s 20 PS and 20 Nm less than the Euro-spec, which translates in it being 1.2 seconds slower
in the 0-100 km/h sprint (6.3 vs 5.1 seconds), while top speed has
also dropped from 250 to 243 km/h. The engine still drives the
front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the limited-slip
differential from the M135i xDrive comes as standard.
Available in six exterior colors, the
128ti rides on 18-inch M light alloy wheels and features an M Sport suspension
and brakes, adaptive LED headlights, M rear spoiler and a few upgrades inside.
Inside, standard equipment includes cloth/sensatec upholstery with red stitching,
sporty seatbelts, velour floor mats with red accents, two-zone climate control,
9.2-inch head-up display and an infotainment system.
Customers can further spec it with the two
large displays that have a diagonal of up to 10.25 inches, gesture control,
electric tailgate, two Enhancement packages and the Convenience and Comfort
packages. The latter add features such as the metallic paint, panoramic glass
roof, heated front seats with lumbar support and heated steering wheel.
Pricing for the the 128ti starts from
AU$ 56,900 (US$ 41,951).
