2023 BMW Z4 First Drive Review: More fun than you'd think
, and it’s disappointing that the same ZF-sourced transmission adapted for one car could not be dropped into the other .
The Z4’s chassis is pretty good overall, with nice cornering composure and light but accurate steering. That’s true for both the four- and six-cylinder variants; the M40i’s biggest differentiator is really its extra power. Along a few curvy sections of road heading out toward Florida’s coast, the Z4 demonstrates that it’s totally capable of more enthusiastic antics than this state’s lame-o roads can accommodate.
That said, the Z4 is also super comfortable, making a long slog up the I-95 freeway much more palatable. Obviously the point of a roadster is to enjoy it with the top down, but if you’re driving in a place as hot and humid and generally gross as southern Florida, you’ll be happy to know the Z4 is pretty quiet inside when the soft top is up. On more pleasant days, electronically removing the roof only takes 10 seconds, and you can do this at speeds up to 30 mph, too.
The decidedly drab, all-black interior of my test car can be a little claustrophobic with the top up, so I’d probably spring for a lighter color, personally. But no matter the hue, the Z4’s cabin is pretty plush, with good overall fit and finish, and sport seats that are perfectly contoured, providing equal amounts of comfort and support – something that’s great for extended drives.
All of the Z4’s cabin tech carries over unchanged, so no, it doesn’t upgrade to the new iDrive 8 infotainment suite you’ll find in the 3 Series, 7 Series,
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