for the first time next-generation platform change to take precursor 1 Series, manipulation of the fun will be less than the 1 Series the past two generations do? I believe that this is the hearts of many hobbies 1 Series fans questions. After
original BMW 2 Series Active Tourer previously launched in February 2014, will be the precursor to carrying UKL platform, becoming the first ever brand precursor models, it is inked with less mechanical structure, NGCC family car to compete in space, practicality and Mercedes-Benz, also follow this platform launched 2 Series Gran Tourer, 2nd generation X1 and other products, not only for Mercedes-Benz to develop more young consumers, the global market was also impressive results.
, however, has been to manipulate the fun known, even M140i other models also to the properties of the steel shot itself in the 1 Series, in fact, the second generation F20 generations when launched in 2011, BMW has not yet implemented precursor original chassis, the chassis follow UKL precursor product debut, the original has been not be updated for generations 1 Series, so the F20 generation 1 Series with the first generation E87 is also still maintain the traditional rear-wheel drive chassis settings.
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second-generation 1 Series F20 generations yet to implement the introduction of the original precursor chassis ,, so the F20 generation 1 Series with the first generation E87 still maintain the same tradition rear-wheel drive chassis set. FIG upper E87 1 Series, the view of F20 1 Series.
And after eight years of product cycle, BMW factory finally published major facelift code F40 3rd generation 1 Series in May 2019, but the 1 Series for the first time Mercedes-Benz also changed precursor chassis, change the use of UKL upgraded version, the new generation of the precursor platform called FAAR, and launched M135i xDrive, etc.Transverse engine of the four-wheel type, aimed at the same market is the precursor of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
is also invited by BMW test group, the test drive using four-wheel drive system xDrive M135i xDrive, a glimpse major facelift 1 Series products strength.
actually put 1 Series predecessor platform, will be in control of whether or not detract from the fun of ancient models than in the past? What are the advantages of combat power to face A-Class and other opponents? Benpian test drive will bring readers together to resolve.
New 1 Series chassis cab forward precursors, more dynamic appearance M135i
1 Series shift to the next generation under FAAR precursor internet, a slight adjustment in body size European markets are no longer as in the past as well as to provide three models, but only five models globally consistent set. The test drive with the M135i xDrive for example, the length and breadth is 4,319 x 1,799 x 1,434mm, a wheelbase of 2,670mm, compared to the previous generation models M140i 4,324 x 1,765 x 1,411mm, wheelbase of 2,690mm, the new car is slightly overall short (-5mm), slightly wider (+ 34mm), slightly higher (+ 13mm), the wheelbase of the reduced spectrum 20mm.
In detail exterior portion to the vehicle positioning performance M Performance M135i xDrive, which presents a general version of the model 118i different style. Following the generation 1 Series family of brand new generation design language, using a polygonal shaped and connected to the kidney grille, but other general models 118i traditional straight black grille gate, while 3D mesh tank M135i is similar to the M340i shield.
M135i its entirety is taken grille M Performance Exclusive cerium ash plated coating, comprising in addition at both sides of the front bumper air dam PaulAn intake port, an outer mirror cover, the leaf sheet M words M135i rear plate, the tail pipe, 18 inches or even a single step, paragraph 5 M-spoke double ribbed aluminum ring color, gray coating of cerium are employed , connected with the front bumper shape retention intake port, its dress perverse characteristics. The standard LED headlights which are set to adopt a new generation of 6-angle daytime running lights, making the eyes appear to be more sharp, with an automatic high beam assist function, but you need a separate optional active steering headlights.
car side section, a major facelift 1 Series except by way forward so that the front cabin appears to cutting back in the car side rear window frame shape has a similar design language X2, is slightly higher at all frame lines converge upwards Angular fold reuse and change frame knuckle tail section is placed at the C-pillar, showing a new generation Mercedes models for a new interpretation of the brand Hoffmeister Kink knuckle styling elements. Car door handle side of the sheet metal parts lines are also brand new generation design is presented in a simple yet dynamic, and can be paired with NFC phone or NFC card key-sensing turn.
while the bottom side of the car M135i more extended side skirts and one of aero M models, beneath its veneer as well as black piano paint materials, the whole car comes standard with blue brake calipers kit M models, as well as M sports car of the suspension, can reduce vehicle height 10mm M models of standard electronic suspension has not yet listed, but there is another on the cars I test drive optional. 18-inch aluminum ring M before and after the paragraph are all size 225/40 R18, tire test drive cars feature is Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT.
L-rear Mining full LED tail light, but the overall area than the F20 generation lamps facelift many small stub, with the rear more multi-level door sheet metal parts broken line, as well as license plate frame to move from the rear bumper protection rear door layout, so that the next generation 1 Series more three-dimensional in the overall shaping the rear. M135i carAfter holding the same type bumper has M aero setting section, has a larger flow area and pore shape on both sides of the black paint, a single bilateral postharvest cerium ash diameter of the tail pipe of 100mm spectrum also enlarged, compared to 118i of 90mm diameter more tension.
iDrive 7.0 interface to import the GLF technological sense, an enlarged space into a bright spot
into the next generation 1 Series interior, immediately will feel a sense of science and technology leap forward compared to the previous generation, two generations F20, F20, after all, the previous generation 1 Series already come up to 8 years of product, even if the latter equipped with the original 8.8-inch touch screen with iDrive 6.0 interface, but it contains the key touch, texture and other plastic lay in the console, has been significantly less than the new generation of opponents.
However, this disadvantage 1 Series nowhere to be seen in the next generation, in addition to adopt similar new-generation 3 Series cars such as buttons, air conditioning panel even the outlet layout, the most important is its equipped with brand new iDrive 7.0 interface.
In M135i xDrive example, the standard full-bit virtual meter 10.25 inches, 10.25 inches combination iDrive center of the touch screen, the virtual instrument can be navigation information displayed in the center, the effect compared to traditional pointer Instrumentation many rich; the central iDrive navigation built-in touch screen apart, there are also voice-activated function, though not currently BIPA networked voice-activated assistant overseas version, but still be able to adjust the air conditioning voice, “Hello BMW!” and other systems, but also custom-defined addition to “Hello BMW!” wake-up instruction outside. Whole new generation 1 Series cars are standard wireless Apple CarPlay, which has a useful life of 1-year follow-up period can be paid spreader use in future ConnectedDrive online store opened.
1 Series generation interior details Another noteworthy is the first time LED light transmissive trim Benz provided. In Boston M135i mounted lighting example tile, which is surface coated with silver, but with six different color light sources can be switched atmosphere.
lay in the interior portion, there are many unique M135i setting section includes M leather multifunction steering wheel, the suture belt section M, M sports dual front power seat including electric lumbar support, the whole car seats are also covered in leather cortex Dakota. But test drive models are equipped with head-up display, mobile wireless charging. Test drive vehicle equipped with a panoramic sunroof, shall otherwise optional.
space portion, although shorter wheelbase generation 1 Series 20mm, but benefit cockpit with forward console, and the precursor to the chassis better spatial layout, emphasizing its original rear seat space increases up to 33mm knee of the spectrum, both sides of the rear seat shoulder increase 13mm, front shoulder also increased 42mm. Under the back seat with the author 178 centimeters tall and ride, knee about two fists, head due to the optional panoramic sunroof have an impact only 2 refers to uplift the rear center floor is also smaller, with a rear-seat vents , space travel is indeed more open than the previous generation, but the seat back more upright and can not adjust the angle of the more unfortunate.
M135i M taken in front dual front power seat sports including electric lumbar support, the whole car seat in a leather-wrapped Dakota.
test drive optional panoramic sunroof reduce visual pressure, the back seat bulged center floor area than the previous generation is also reduced, along with the back seat vent, USB-C 2 groups jack.
LuggageCompartment volume terms, the volume of non-dumped in front of the rear seats to 380 liters, compared to the previous generation models increased by 20 liters, with the rear seats 6/4 full separation can be dumped volume came to 1,200 liters, under the trunk floor there are also hidden compartment space, M135i model also comes standard with a convenient skirting inductive power tailgate configuration.
M135i also comes standard models 1 Series first joined the skirting inductive power tailgate configuration.
even for chassis precursor, M135i catch four-wheel drive is still full of fun
M Performance models belonging positioned M135i xDrive, X2 M35i which employs the same 2.0-liter inline turbo 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which is also the body of the power unit B48 many Mercedes engine models employed, but in M Performance tuning setting, the maximum horsepower to 306, in an output of 5,000 to 6,250 rpm, 450N.m torque at 1,750 – 4,500 rpm to emerge, with xDrive wheel drive and 8-speed manual gearbox, can be completed in 4.8 seconds stationary acceleration to 100 km per hour, which is more xDrive four-wheel drive system standard Torsen limited slip differential.
Further, in next-generation standard 1 Series more from ARB (Actuator Contiguous Wheel Slip Limitation) anti-skid control system stability Mercedes i3s, this set is also equipped with the system for the first time in the Mercedes-Benz fuel models. The system control computer and the engine ECU, the combination of a DSC dynamic stability control, power output can be more precisely by controlling the drive wheel, the power reduction due to excessive drive wheels slipping, to reduce the precursor models prone to understeer. Compared to the original factory stressed that only ECUDSC system in combination with, the control system may ARB speed 10 times faster.
After the M135i xDrive will open up, let the author most surprised is the degree of light and its front, and precise directivity, whether in urban areas or mountain roads, which turn the steering wheel as long as a dozen, sensitive front soon be able to align the expected driving route, dynamic quite flexible and lots of fun. And compared to the long front drive models of the past ages 1 Series and other settings, a new generation of short front 1 Series occasional narrow alleys in the corners shuttle, the driver control the orientation of the front of the pressure will be smaller, and have actually easier.
However, even with the xDrive four-wheel drive, limited slip differential, ARB and other auxiliary systems, if the faster speed into the corners, driving still feel precursor chassis steering wheel by the drive shoulder of the task, so the front wheel when cornering the load is heavy, the grip of the front wheels is crucial at this time, also the output power as compared with the rear wheel drive chassis to push back the front “push” feeling in the corners is different.
M135i although in part to suppress understeer than the precursor of the Mercedes-Benz chassis past works even better, but after a fast-paced turn-in front of the load is still large, in order to test drive the car accompanied by Brdgestone T005 so high order car tire models, non-performance-oriented tires occasionally still sound will be heard, if there are requirements for handling consumer, can then be upgraded for the tires.
In drive dynamic mode portion, M135i respectively provided Eco Pro, Eco Pro Individual, Comfort, Sport, Sport Individual like pattern, wherein as Test drive the car matching the M models electronic suspension, you can also adjust the hardness of the shock absorbers in Eco Pro Individual and Sport Individual mode. Eco Pro IndividualMode can be made separately Turning off, shock absorbers, Sport Individual the engine power can be provided comprising the reaction, transmission, steering, suspension settings, the setting has Sport, Comfort adjustable two states.
In Eco Pro mode, the maximum horsepower pregnant even M135i 306, but the output response is more conserved in this mode, the throttle about one-third will have to step on the emergence of a more obvious; Comfort mode setting belongs balance, regardless of downtown shuttle, or high-speed cruising, the power output can be handy to make good driving control, steering feel is quite response moderate.
If the mode is switched to the Sport, the exhaust noise will suddenly becomes large, occasionally even at low throttle skimmer will hear “popping tempering exhaust sound pops “, the four-cylinder engine noise, although not vigorous as ever 6-cylinder M140i, but still create a very passionate atmosphere. The accelerator pedal reaction with the transmission downshift is quite active, as long as a nearly touching about 1,750 rpm, which brings up a strong torque will push back the 450N.m, high strength turn reacceleration is also endless, and even it can be said with “excited” to describe the driver can easily reach the desired speed, 8-speed automatic upshift, downshift rhythm quite quickly dense, can bring manually via shift paddles if necessary change fun gear.
However, in Sport mode, which will be very heavy hand steering wheel, the chassis also slightly bounce sense obvious, I suggest that the steering Individual Sport permeable, shock Comfort set, the control will easier.
grip M under the steering wheel and style are thick, but also quite rich in information transmission road feel; M135i the whole body rigid full, high-speed solid steady stability, body and stub wheel drive system, the allowed dynamic cornering quite flexible and fill the gap. And although the shock absorbers at the Comfort mode softerBut still supportive enough, in Sport mode the shock absorbers, although hard, but still maintain a certain degree of comfort, not too stiff. M Jiaogan linear models and progressive braking, the braking performance is excellent. Vehicle interior noise is also an excellent, consistent with this level luxury car from the level of the standard Harman Kardon sound to bring more enjoyment of hearing.
equipped with automatic reversing auxiliary, not listed in the ACC standard, semi-autonomous driving slightly but not decentralized
[123 ] advanced active safety and driving with respect, domestic 1 Series comes standard with active pedestrian detection and collision avoidance, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, rear traffic warning, driving attention assistance and other technology.
However ACC headway full field active cruise control attached Stopamp; Go, the original production schedule because of the reason not in the list of standard columns, but only standard conventional cruise control, ACC subsequent be on after November 2019 production models. Original nor will be semi-autonomous driving into the lane keeping aid 1 Series, the only standard lane departure warning will alert the driver to the steering wheel vibration and fix the steering wheel in the pressure line. Further, the automatic parallel parking or backing auxiliary storage, and a memory of the vehicle before the automatic parking assist path 50 meters, it is also convenient accessibility 1 Series.
M135i People unexpectedly, the precursor to change the chassis space more practical, Why not?
After a full day’s test drive, I believe that the F40 generation 1 Series chassis precursor changed though, but still a strong driving pleasure in the charm of the past and even some rear-wheel drive chassis characteristics different, but it was returned in exchange for better vehicle interior space and layout, and can easily grasp the dynamic short front, many rear-drive chassis does not necessarily adhere to the consumer, and have actually more approachable.
After all, previously pushed BenzWhen the line UKL chassis, Mercedes-Benz had found that many owners do not know whether the car is rear-wheel drive or a precursor set, but rear-wheel drive chassis will be quite obvious disadvantage in the back seat space, so after Mercedes-Benz will gradually replace its car drive chassis not only is the trend in the product strength better compete with rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
and test drive the M135i xDrive, though not its main selling cars, but I believe that regardless of the price or dynamic performance, are Mercedes-Benz is currently the most populist M performance models, good handling dynamics and enlarged space for car performance cannon daily means of transport is also quite practical. But the main force currently 118i cars dominated, as there are a lot of people look forward to the 120i power, to be launched in the second half of 2020, the original have a chance to import, with rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback precursor war, may still wonderful period!
