Entry-level 225kW M Performance hatch and sedan models will be $5000 cheaper than donor cars

BMW Australia has announced two new ‘Pure’ M versions of the 1 Series hatchback and 2 Series sedan, offering less equipment than top-spec M models but the same performance for less money.

The new BMW M135i xDrive Pure hatch and M235i xDrive Pure Gran Coupe four-door are due to arrive from around September, priced from $63,990 and $67,990 (plus ORCs) respectively.

This represents a $5000 saving compared to the 1 Series and 2 Series model grades upon which they’re based, the M135i xDrive and M235i xDrive.

Visually they look the same, says BMW Australia spokesman Nick Raman, with the same performance and dynamic prowess. However, Pure-badged models miss out on some of the standard equipment found in top-spec offerings.
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