[TEST DRIVE] BMW M135: A pocket rocket built for pure driving fun

The BMW M135 xDrive is the kind of hatchback that instantly reminds you why compact performance cars still matter. Sharp, muscular and playful, the vehicle blends everyday usability with the sort of thrilling driving character that makes you look for excuses to stay behind the wheel a little longer. A round-trip drive from Seoul to Yangpyeong in Gyeonggi Province — roughly 100 kilometers of highways, winding roads and sweeping corners — was enough to reveal exactly what this little powerhouse is all about. The moment the accelerator was pushed down on an open stretch, the M135 lunged forward as if it had been waiting impatiently for the command. The surge of acceleration pinned the body firmly into the sports seat, while the weighty steering wheel transmitted every ounce of speed directly through the driver’s fingertips. The smooth, eager growl of the engine mixes beautifully with the low, bass-heavy exhaust note, turning even ordinary acceleration into something theatrical. It is the kind of sound that eggs the driver on, inviting just a little more throttle exiting every corner. TWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times