124 5 Things we love about the all-new BMW Z4 Roadster
BMW’s roadsters have long stood out as icons of pure driving pleasure. And now another is about to join the hall of fame in the shape of the new BMW Z4 – a premium opentop sports car boasting a classic fabric soft-top, an emotion-packed body design and a puristic, driver-focused interior.
The cabin of the new Z4 paints a picture of unadulterated driving pleasure. Electroplated detailing adds sophisticated ambience, and it has a clearly structured arrangement of the controls. The BMW Z4 M40i is upholstered in leather and alcantara suede interior. Boot capacity is 281L – whether the soft-top is open or closed – an increase of more than 50% compared to the outgoing model.
The engines available for the new Z4 benefit from myriad detail upgrades and promise a pulsating brand of power delivery. They send that power to the road through the latest generation eightspeed Steptronic sport transmission. Hard at work in the BMW Z4 M40i is a 3.0L engine featuring M Performance Twin Power Turbo technology.
The class-leading variety of driver assistance systems on offer further underlines the highly advanced character of the new BMW Z4. The Collision Warning, Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function and Lane Departure Warning system all come as standard. The list of options includes Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go function, distance information, the Lane Change Warning System, Rear Collision Prevention and the Speed Limit Info system with No Passing Info display and – for the first time in a roadster – the BMW Head-Up Display.
Diverse range of digital services from BMW Connected Drive: over-the-air navigation map and software updates. Hazard warnings use interconnectivity with other BMW vehicles. BMW Digital Key for vehicle access and starting the engine from a smartphone.