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2023 BMW Z4 review

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BMW Z4 highlights

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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

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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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BMW Z4 features and specs

sDrive30i 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
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Remote Start
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Smart Key

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

255

Torque (ft-lbs)

295

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

P225/45VR18

Rear tires

P255/40VR18

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Automatic

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