The most interesting design flourish, though, is the red-stitched ti logo on the centre armrest. That's one way to make a statement, and it all combines to make the 128ti feel special. And being a 1 ...

Sadly, this US enthusiasm came to nothing when BMW decided not to introduce the new 128ti to the US market ... like the Golf GTI. Still, the “ti” badge has its own history in the BMW camp.

That’s where this new 128ti comes in, with a slightly detuned version of the M135i’s B48 four-cylinder engine, a redeveloped chassis and subtle yet still noticeable design flourishes bundled ...

The most interesting design flourish, though, is the red-stitched ti logo on the centre armrest. That's one way to make a statement, and it all combines to make the 128ti feel special. And being a 1 ...