Sibling Rivalry: BMW M235i Coupe vs M135i Hatchback

335igawnM3 · 05-18-2013, 08:17 AM

The M135i is a 5 door beast thats fast for a hatch. They are already out here in Germany. They look sick in person especially in orange. <---might be one of those individual colors I saw at the Munich BMW meet.

tony20009 · 05-18-2013, 08:17 AM

Not much of a rivalry here in the US. The coupe will definitely win out, if only because we won't get the 135 and won't have the choice to make.

I guess here in the US, BMW doesn't want to put the 135 up against the VW GTI. Then again, do Americans buy hatchbacks? I don't really know.

BTW, I thought BMW was giving two-door cars an even number. That hatchback sure looks like a two door to me. Oh, maybe the hatch makes it three-door???

335igawnM3 · 05-18-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

Not much of a rivalry here in the US. The coupe will definitely win out, if only because we won't get the 135 and won't have the choice to make.

I guess here in the US, BMW doesn't want to put the 135 up against the VW GTI. Then again, do Americans buy hatchbacks? I don't really know.

BTW, I thought BMW was giving two-door cars an even number. That hatchback sure looks like a two door to me. Oh, maybe the hatch makes it three-door???

The four doors are odd numbers and the two doors are even numbers. The M135 will not be a two door hatch since the M235 is the two door the will be produced.

junmax · 05-18-2013, 08:38 AM

I am by no means good at photoshop. But this is a rough idea. Cant get the colours right sorry chaps. But close enough

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tony20009 · 05-18-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 335igawnM3

The four doors are odd numbers and the two doors are even numbers. The M135 will not be a two door hatch since the M235 is the two door the will be produced.

??? Isn't the M135 shown with but two doors? Maybe that's not a production car? I was just going by the photos.

junmax · 05-18-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

??? Isn't the M135 shown with but two doors? Maybe that's not a production car? I was just going by the photos.

Hatch is know as 3 door and 5 door

clbmw · 05-18-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by junmax

I am by no means good at photoshop. But this is a rough idea. Cant get the colours right sorry chaps. But close enough

Looks good

In the space of a couple of hours you've just shown BMW they could make a really good looking hatchback!

pochetemix · 05-18-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by junmax

I am by no means good at photoshop. But this is a rough idea. Cant get the colours right sorry chaps. But close enough

Looks outstanding.

white08135i · 05-18-2013, 12:38 PM

In my opinion e82 looked wayyyyyy better then f21.

M3 Adjuster · 05-18-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramos

Awesome !! While the coupe is way better looking, I would have chosen the hatch if it were offered in the US for the practicality it offers. Having a VW GTI as my daily driver, the hatch form is amazingly versatile and practical for hauling large objects including my bike when needed.

How about a thread with the 2er and the 4er side by side?

Thanks for the great pics and coverage of the next great little Beemer

BMW NA should figure this out one day eh?

M3 Adjuster · 05-18-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

Not much of a rivalry here in the US. The coupe will definitely win out, if only because we won't get the 135 and won't have the choice to make.

I guess here in the US, BMW doesn't want to put the 135 up against the VW GTI. Then again, do Americans buy hatchbacks? I don't really know.

BTW, I thought BMW was giving two-door cars an even number. That hatchback sure looks like a two door to me. Oh, maybe the hatch makes it three-door???

Yes we do. All Types of MINI, Lexus , Subaru WRX and Forester, bmw X6, Hyundai veloster, VW, etc.

Dazzler · 05-18-2013, 01:50 PM

This is how the F20 Should have looked from the start...

Let's hope the f20 LCI looks like this

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E90ab335i · 05-18-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamspeed

Everyone seems to think the hatch is ugly but I actually really like it

I guess it's just you and I then. I too really like the looks of the 1

monkawekrue · 05-18-2013, 06:38 PM

huge fan of hatch backs so pretty partial to the m135i. but man the new 2er is going to be sick.

John_01 · 05-18-2013, 06:57 PM

Junmax's photoshop is awesome. I like the hatchback front bumper with coupe headights. Great combination.

RPM90 · 05-18-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

Not much of a rivalry here in the US. The coupe will definitely win out, if only because we won't get the 135 and won't have the choice to make.

I guess here in the US, BMW doesn't want to put the 135 up against the VW GTI. Then again, do Americans buy hatchbacks? I don't really know.

BTW, I thought BMW was giving two-door cars an even number. That hatchback sure looks like a two door to me. Oh, maybe the hatch makes it three-door???

Well, let's see:
Audi A3 - although the new A3 will be sedan only in the US.
VW Golf/GTI/Golf R - May be reason why A3 hatch is not really needed.
Mazda 3/Speed 3 hatch
WRX-Impreza/STI hatch
Focus ST
Fiesta ST
Honda CRZ hatch
Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Mini Cooper
Prius Hatch-put here to show how well hatches do sell.
Volvo C30

Yes, people in the US do buy hatchbacks, and some sell very well.

ORIGIN M. · 05-19-2013, 03:41 AM

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Can someone photoshop the M235 headlights on to the M135? I think the headlights of M135 makes it so ugly.
Robin_NL;14011509

That's like asking to photoshop Sofia Vergara's head on to Sarah Jessica Parker's body. Unreal

The amazing 5 door M135i of my friend Ilija:

Cheers
Robin

Actually not, because if you pay attention, only the bumper and headlights are different from M135i. Both cars are sharing front fenders, the hood, even the doors and windshield. After they release the M235i, I suppose you could take the headlights and the new bumper and fit both to M135i.

Fenders are different sir.

Otaku · 05-19-2013, 08:39 AM

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Whoever invented the hatchback design should be executed...

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Diver · 05-19-2013, 12:18 PM

The coupe is more different from the hatch than I thought it would be.

antzcrashing · 05-19-2013, 07:51 PM

much better. bmw listened.

ts61gogo · 05-20-2013, 05:16 AM

Quickly worked on the front.

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Red Bread · 05-20-2013, 09:15 AM

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Fenders are different sir.

Are you sure about that? From the picture above, and E8x series, I'd guess they're identical.

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tony20009 Major General 1042 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Not much of a rivalry here in the US. The coupe will definitely win out, if only because we won't get the 135 and won't have the choice to make. I guess here in the US, BMW doesn't want to put the 135 up against the VW GTI. Then again, do Americans buy hatchbacks? I don't really know. BTW, I thought BMW was giving two-door cars an even number. That hatchback sure looks like a two door to me. Oh, maybe the hatch makes it three-door??? __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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junmax Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Future bmw owner Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cape Town, South Africa iTrader: (0)	I am by no means good at photoshop. But this is a rough idea. Cant get the colours right sorry chaps. But close enough
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John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Junmax's photoshop is awesome. I like the hatchback front bumper with coupe headights. Great combination.
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Diver Brigadier General 504 Rep 3,446 Posts Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	The coupe is more different from the hatch than I thought it would be. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
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