2023 BMW 128ti Review | Cheaper and Better Golf GTi?

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The BMW 128ti is a front wheel drive hot hatch aimed at the likes of the VW Golf GTi. But can it compete in the real world?
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[@Thesomersetgimp]

I’m not a big bmw fan, but the reason I drive one is because it’s rwd.
It was always a unique selling point in a sea of fwd dross. Now it’s just part of the dross.

[@Birmingham_racing]

They styling it's abit weird that's why you don't see many around but you're right it's not ugly just different. I would actually consider one in the future and love the interior

[@ItsDanLatham]

Yeah pretty much how I feel about it! It’s a good car just not for everyone

[@nigelsmith8102]

I'm a bit late on this one but it's the most balanced critique of the 128Ti that ive found on TH-cam. A complete absence of the usual gushing and it's crystalized a few lingering doubts why I've not bought one. The Focus ST was also on my short list and, again, unwittingly hit the nail on the head with the car-park-meet comment.

[@ItsDanLatham]

Appreciate the feedback Nigel! I try to be as balanced and fair as possible, as it can be really hard to make a decision with people chucking compliments at cars. Of course it’s better in every possible way than an old scrapper, but you have to compare it to its closest rivals in both performance and price. Thanks for watching!

[@cameronowusu-mensah1541]

Would you have this over the Cupra ?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Personally prefer the cupra as a day to day car for the snappier and more fun gearbox - although the quality isnt as good and it doesn’t put the power down as well. They’re very similar overall though so boils down to pricing and preference

[@cameronowusu-mensah1541]

Thanks for your response, I plan to change my polo Gti next year for a Cupra or a 128i

[@ItsDanLatham]

@@cameronowusu-mensah1541 I’d definitely advise to try both, the cupra will feel more familiar to you being based on VW ! But the BMW definitely puts the power on the road better. Tyres make a huge difference though, whatever you get make sure the front tyres are high end

[@cameronowusu-mensah1541]

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[@dd-dd2co]

How is this different from the 118i?!

[@ItsDanLatham]

Almost double the power and limited slip diff to name the major differences - completely different performance class

[@anthonymeek4248]

How did this compare to your 2020 Leon Cupra?

[@ItsDanLatham]

Puts the power down better than the cupra, and the interior is more modern feeling - but I do prefer the DSG gearbox in the Cupra

[@anthonymeek4248]

@@ItsDanLatham Thank you :)