Over here in Japan. The 1 series is very popular. There is the M135i which I think is the equivalent of the M2 which is only available as a 2 door coupe.
But in the popular four door hatchback style, you can also have a 130i with the M sport package which comes with a six speed.
It appears to have the non turbocharged inline 6.
Looks like a sweet car. I would love to replace our GTI with one of them.
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