BMW takes things forward with its premium hatchback

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The BMW M135i xDrive: a fast and highly competent hatchback

I’ll concede that only a small percentage of our readers are likely to understand the importance of a rear-wheel drive set-up to those who love driving. BMW does, and it has long traded on an image of delivering the most sporty-to-drive cars on the market, in all sectors. A major part of that ...