2023 BMW Z4 review
BMW Z4 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Quintessential drop-top style
- Spacious trunk for a roadster
- Hushed interior, even with the top-down
- Great passenger dimensions
Cons
- Powerful, but lacks the thrill of rivals
- Pillars impact visibility
- Limited small-item storage
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 29 highway, 25 combined
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A drop-top classic with modern touches
The 2023 BMW Z4 convertible is captivating onlookers and igniting your driving passion. This peppy two-seat roadster gets a mid-season refresh, with some noticeable changes and additions that certainly add to its curb appeal. For the 2023 Z4 sDrive30i base trim, the M Sport package is now standard, adding to the already generous roster of features. The sleek exterior character lines and power-folding soft top roof continue to please, while a new-for-2023 grille style and wheel design add to the overall sporty sophistication.
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What is new for the 2023 BMW Z4?
- Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, Remote Start, Run Flat Tires, 20 Inch Plus Wheels, and Hard Top features are now available as options on select trims.
5 reasons to buy the 2023 BMW Z4
1. Standard M Sport package
Elevating the 2023 Z4 driving experience is the addition of M Sport package elements to the sDrive30i base trim model. This sports-style enhancement package introduces an aerodynamic body kit, optimizing the drive experience and increasing its visual appeal. A sport suspension enhances handling dynamics on those more exhilarating routes, while the addition of a sport steering wheel brings together a truly tactile connection between you and your machine.
2. Standard features
This luxury roadster is a BMW first and foremost, so you can expect a generous list of standard features to be included. The 2023 Z4 sDrive30i bae trim is elegantly appointed with high-end soft-touch synthetic leather upholstery, discreet door storage, push-button start, and an intuitive iDrive infotainment system, controlled via a 10.25-inch dash-mounted touch screen. Your standard connective technology features offer you an almost immediate connection to your online world via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ functionality, and there is a 10-speaker audio system for the music that soundtracks your adventures.
3. Power soft-top
The 2023 Z4's power-fold soft top is intuitively easy to get to grips with. For sunny days, fold the roof back at the touch of a button, in around 10 seconds. This soft top’s mechanism and stowage won’t inhibit your 9.9 cu-ft trunk space either, allowing you to confidently pack everything you need for a day out, even if you want the roof up for the journey home. With the roof up the cabin feels cozy, with a hushed ambiance that ensures there's no shouting over road noise required.
4. Head-turning style
Few vehicles command attention like a convertible roadster, and the 2024 Z4 is no different. Its iconic exterior accents and bold paint options ensure second glances wherever you go. The bold shark-nosed front profile, definitive BMW kidney grille, and angular side panel exterior lines exude flair and drama. In addition to classic colorways like Black Sapphire Metallic and Skyscraper Grey, the new-for-2023 purple-hued Thundernight Metallic paint option will shake up that dull executive parking lot with spirit and aplomb.
5. Turbocharged power
Every day can feel like a driving adventure with the 2023 BMW Z4, thanks to its turbocharged engine options and sports-tuned handling agility. This rear-wheel-drive, automatic transmission roadster has two available trims, each paired to a different engine option. The 2023 Z4 sDrive30i base trim boasts a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine, delivering a robust 255 hp and 294 lb-ft of torque. If you’re ready for more, the M40i trim is powered by a turbocharged 3.0L six-cylinder engine, boldly unleashing 382 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the BMW Z4 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks BMW Z4 13th out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.
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M40I 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leatherette Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Hard Top
- Head Up Display
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Start
- Run Flat Tires
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
382
Torque (ft-lbs)
369
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
13.7
Wheelbase
97.2"
Overall length
170.7"
Width
73.4"
Height
51.4"
Leg room
F 42.2"
Head room
F 38.9"
Front tires
P255/40WR18
Rear tires
P275/40WR18
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Automatic
2023 BMW Z4 FAQ
The 2023 BMW Z4 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- M40I: 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- sDrive30i: 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The BMW Z4 received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the BMW Z4 as 12 out of 25 among Luxury Compact Car
The 2023 BMW Z4 has received an average 4.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2023 BMW Z4, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2023 BMW Z4 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2023 BMW Z4:
- Hard Top
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Heated Mirrors
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