Beginning with March production, the following changes take place for 1-series Coupes and Convertibles:
128i models feature new front bumper with Air Curtain System design
All 1-series receive updated headlight and tail light assemblies, and models with xenon lights receive new LED lighting components in front and rear (xenon lights remain standard on 135i and optional on 128i)
New colors, wheels, interior applications as follows:- Alpine White Trim (4DH) will be new option for all 1-series models
- Vermillion Red Metallic (A82) and Marrakesh Brown Metallic (B09) will be new exterior paint options
- Sedona Red Metallic (A79) will no longer be offered
- Oyster Boston Leather (LWCX) will replace Lemon Boston Leather (LWB7)
- 17" Star-spoke wheels (2R2) replace 2CH as the Priority 1, no-charge, all-season tire option to the standard 18" wheels with performance tires on 135i models
- All models receive standard iPod/USB Adaper as standard equipment
- 135i models now come with power seats and adjustable lumbar supports as standard equipment
- Convertibles will receive standard through-loading system for improved storage capacity
- New BMW Apps (6NR) option now available
- Base wheel sizes increased by 1"
- New 17" star-spoke wheels with all season tires (2DM) will replace standard 16" 128i convertible wheel
- New 18" V-Spoke wheels with mixed performance tires (2FA) will replace standard 17" 135i convertible wheels as well as 18" coupe wheels
- 17" star-spoke wheels with all season tires (2D1) are now the standard on 128i coupe (previously offered in the 128i sport package as option code 2SL)
- New 17" Aero Wheels with mixed performance tires are now the 128i coupe and convertible sport package (ZSP) wheels
- Sport Package (ZSP) has been eliminated on 135i coupes and convertibles to gain focus on better customer value offered by existing M Sport Package
- Value Package (ZVP) on all models will be eliminated (previously included Leather (LW) and iPod/USB (6FL - now standard))
- Premium Package (ZPP) now includes Leather (LW) and optional Alpine White Trim (4DH) for all models. Power seats (459) and Lumbar Support (488) eliminated from ZPP for 135i coupes and convertibles, as these are now standard in 135i models
- Cold Weather Package (ZCW) no longer includes through load (4UT) for convertibles (now standard) or a ski bag (468) for the coupes
The new BMW Apps (6NR) option is described as: (
More details HERE)
Coming as the next advancement in BMW's ConnectedDrive Strategy, BMW Apps will provide new, unique ways of connecting driver, vehicle, and iPhone. Please be advised that adding option 6NR to any vehicle will automatically add Smartphone Integration (6NF) without an additional charge. 6NF will no longer be available as a standalone option. At the time of launch, BMW Apps will offer three functional areas (Apps, Plugin, and Video Playback).
- Apps will consist of the BMW Connected App and BMW Certified 3rd Party Apps. The BMW Connected App is a free package available for download at Apple's App Store and currently includes Web Radio, Facebook and Twitter. Announcements for BMW Certified 3rd Party Apps will be forthcoming.
- Plugin allows the user to take advantage of Apple iTunes features (such s Genius, album art, compiling playlists, etc.) that were previously unavailable. In essence, this function brings the look and feel of Apple's iPod interface to the iDrive display (requires snap in adapter)
- Video Playback enables the user to view any video playback from their iPhone via the iDrive display when the vehicle is stationary (requires snap in adapter).
BMW Apps will be available on all BMW vehicles as of March, except for X3, X5, and X6 models, where the availability will begin as of April. iPhone models supported include 3G, 3GS or 4 enabled with the "BMW Connected" app available free of charge at Apple's App Store.