BMW Z4 G29
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Product Overview
BMW Z4 G29 is a compact convertible sports car in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.
BMW has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 281L (10cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.
G29 Z4 marks a return of the Z4 moniker, this time with a soft-top that increases the boot space by 50%. Co-developed with Toyota, the Z4 leverages the latest weight-saving technologies.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 77%
Pros
- Good handling characteristics
- Equipped with B58 engine
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Still in RWD
- Manual transmission
Cons
- Soft-top only
- B58 capped by Euro 6d nonsense outside the USA
- Low cargo capacity
What external reviewers found
External score 70%
Pros
- Decent handling
- Gorgeous interior
- Impressive infotainment system
- Fantastic eight-speed automatic box
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Poor steering
- Lacklustre engine and gearbox
- Lacklustre engine
- Lack of grip in Sport mode
- Not quite as powerful as its predecessor
- No four-pot option
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Specifications
Variants shown:
M40i
sDrive20i
sDrive20i MT
sDrive30i
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 67% (normalized by Neofiliac)The entry-level Z4 makes a convincing case for itself, because it's more pleasing to drive at any speed than the TT. It's nicely responsive to a lift off the throttle mid-corner to tighten the line, but in light of such good tyres, power oversteer is asking a bit much of this engine. Reckon on 45mpg at a cruise and so an impressive touring range of around 500 miles.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent handling
Cons
- Lacklustre engine
- No M Sport Plus
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)The BMW Z4 is a rear-wheel-drive, two-seater convertible sports car. It has a traditional fabric folding roof, a range of powerful engines up front, and a reasonably sized boot at the rear. There's no coupe version, although if you desperately want a fixed roof there are plenty of alternatives. All Z4 variants are well equipped, as befits their prestigious image.
Pros
- Fastest 0-62mph time on the WLTP combined cycle
- Lots of fun to drive
Cons
- No manual gearbox
- No automatic gearbox
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