2019 BMW Z4 Review: Does the sDrive20i stack up?

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5 жыл бұрын

Traditionally, the BMW Z4 has sat somewhere between the Porsche Boxster and Audi TT on the sports car spectrum. Not quite as dynamically focused as the former, but also more overtly sporting than the latter. In this CarGurus review, Dan Prosser assesses if the latest entry-level model, the Z4 sDrive 20i, represents a break with tradition.
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Pros
More sporting than earlier Z4 generations, but still easy to live with
Refined engines and a comfortable ride make long drives a pleasure
Decent boot space for a sports car
Cons
Not as engaging as a Porsche Boxster
Relatively high running costs of M40i
No fixed-roof version (unless you count the Toyota Supra)
The CarGurus verdict
The most enthusiastic drivers will still be better served by the Z4’s long-standing competitor from Porsche. Nonetheless, this latest model does close the gap to the 718 Boxster thanks in part to wider tracks and a shorter wheelbase, physical characteristics that improve agility and handling precision. The previous Z4, on the other hand, was a more sedate car with little to recommend it for keen drivers.
A sizeable boot (for a two-seat roadster, at least), plenty of standard equipment, a good level of refinement and a cushioned ride all make the Z4 a very amenable everyday proposition. This isn’t the kind of sports car that stretches your patience to snapping point in normal driving. As long as you like the car’s styling and you aren’t searching for the most rewarding driving experience out there, the latest BMW Z4 has an awful lot going for it.
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Пікірлер: 45

@lolabunnylove1789 4 жыл бұрын

I jus bought this myself.. all l can say is wow 👌👌👌

@stefaanloosvelt9377 4 жыл бұрын

Judith Ndlovu mine will be delivred next weekend. 20i - misano blue - m sport. ❤️

@remy- 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is delivered tomorrow!

@AdrianBawn 4 ай бұрын

Given this is a UK car channel I think you're a bit harsh on the car. There's nowhere in the UK you can really "legally" open the taps with this car. Having owned one for almost a year I can safely say it handles about as nimbly as any of the previous sports cars I have owned, or driven, when you throw it down the country lanes, and I have the absolute base model without the funky suspension. Would it be a bit quicker off the mark with the 3L engine? sure, but I don't think you can really benefit a lot from it on UK roads, and the MPG would kill your pocket over time. I've taken this to the south of France and managed over 50mpg average for the trip. My experience of 3L cars suggests the 40i would probably be less than 30, which is a massive cost difference. Not withstanding the massive cost difference in the cars themselves. I know this review was done when they were new, but second hand, the 20i can be had for as little as 19k these days. The 40i is closer to 30k for the base model, 40+ for any options. Even new the price differential is over £15k. £44k for the entry model 20i, and almost 60k for the top end M40i. I have just noticed that for a brand new 40i the tax is also over £1000/year. That's utter madness given the tax on an older 20i is just £180.

@m.g.5435 2 жыл бұрын

habe einen 20i im Dezember bestellt in Glacier Silver mit M Paket und 19’‘ Felgen, wird im Juni geliefert ❤

@josemaurizjm 3 жыл бұрын

Hola me puedes decir la diferencia de potencia del 20i y 30i si solamente es ecu

@davidgibson4840 2 ай бұрын

Just bought one, waiting on delivery, stage 1 power upgrade booked in

@61percentodicarica 4 жыл бұрын

I had a shitton of fun on the 1st gen 6 cylinders, 194 or so hp, awesome Gear change...

@johnnyparker2128 4 жыл бұрын

A shitton you say?

@borinvlogs 4 жыл бұрын

It looks beautiful in person. I like it a lot. But, can't justify paying a lot more than a slightly used F-Type Coupe with proper sounding V6.

@patrickbateman7122 5 жыл бұрын

I don't think the 40i model would be a more focused sports car and from other reviews i've read the lighter 4 pot motor in the nose makes the car more agile which makes sense with an FR setup..Trying to get us to buy the more expensive model there Dan lol

@borinvlogs 4 жыл бұрын

I've driven Z4 M40i, 718 Cayman S, 718 Boxster. M40i sounds the best, interior is far better, and much more comfortable around town i like it a lot but the braking power does not feel very effective, and the steering is a little bit numb you get that the front end is heavy due to engine is at the nose compared to the Porsche which front end feels very light and nimble with engine behind the seats. Porsche changes direction quicker too like a lighter sports car. But, can't stand the 4 cylinders sound it does nothing when you go inside the tunnel.

@MrPatch25 2 жыл бұрын

what colour is that

@dazbags252 4 жыл бұрын

think i will stick with my old banger Z3 2.2

@matthewcheung1432 4 жыл бұрын

Umm some of the info is off by a little bit. Like the roof can go up and down in 10 sec

@AdrianBawn 4 ай бұрын

Came here to mention this too (only 4 years late lol). I think the 0-60 time is a little slower than reality too in my experience.

@TsundeDK Жыл бұрын

Nice review, only thing is, when you turn on the car, and I get ready to listen to the exhurst, you put on music :(

@HIOP0 2 жыл бұрын

ANYONE KNOW THE NAME OF THE BLUE PAINTWORK, IT DOESN'T SHOW IN THE UK BROCHURES, THANKS.

@MrPieter1971 2 жыл бұрын

It is Misano Blue I have one with Red leather upholstry and it is absolutely georgeous!

@HIOP0 Жыл бұрын

@@MrPieter1971 Thanks. I saw that as an option, but it looked so much less pale than on this video.

@buttslane4491 4 жыл бұрын

"reverts back" ?? Really?

@joebloggs4191 4 жыл бұрын

This new Z4 might be better to drive than the last one but the looks! They have definitely taken a step back on that front!

@abergreg Жыл бұрын

I completely disagree

@alexandrnikiti5895 4 жыл бұрын

This or new MX-5?

@inflatable2 4 жыл бұрын

MX-5 if you can fit in it.. A much cheaper option..

@MyTROLLEYBUS 2 жыл бұрын

Lot of cabin turbulence & a wind deflector is an extra & cannot be retro-fitted to basic models. Unnecessarily wide.

@teggsy2165 Жыл бұрын

Sounds rubbish çompaired to Mini S F56 even?

@johnnyparker2128 4 жыл бұрын

Zed zed zed

@valicourt 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure it drives better than the previous model. But the looks of the previous model are just unbeatable. It’s a classic car already ( in my opinion anyway )

@NickAccount01 4 жыл бұрын

That carplay is only free the first year or so, then it's a subscription for £100+ a year. Absolute crazy as it's free on every other manufacturer that offers it. Paying to mirror your phone is an absolute ripoff.

@petermitchell6348 5 жыл бұрын

Soft top, and no decent audio is a negative for me.

@HIOP0 Жыл бұрын

SOFT TOP ON A CONVERTIBLE...A NEGATIVE FOR YOU?...

@petermitchell6348 Жыл бұрын

@@HIOP0 I prefer hard top convertible, soft top too expensive to replace.

@HIOP0 Жыл бұрын

@@petermitchell6348 AND COST OF REPAIRING A BROKEN HARDTOP FOLDING ROOF?

@bradleytaylor4512 Жыл бұрын

The old one was better. Simple as that!

@maxmurmel9222 7 ай бұрын

No.

@swanblake 5 жыл бұрын

The only thing good bout the new Z4 is its inline six engine. With the 4 banger its just about the badge and nothing else. Hair dresser car. A rich one albeit. Would have been better with a manual

@lensoprezole5322 5 жыл бұрын

So which roadster would you recommend to me instead ?

@wolvoman1 5 жыл бұрын

Rubbish, not all people want to roar around at max every time

@tiburonguy2004 4 жыл бұрын

@J CR there are cars with 700+hp coming with manuals, you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. While autos are absolutely faster there are traditional H pattern tremec T56 transmissions running 7's in the 1/4 mile one running high 6's with well over 1000hp on the ground. Not knowing how to drive has absolutely nothing to do with it as a horrible driver will burn a clutch with 150hp.

@tiburonguy2004 4 жыл бұрын

@J CR no I said all that because your statement about manual transmissions not handling the power is ignorant, and a proper six speed can shift fast enough to run a 6 second 1/4 mile at 180mph+ again making your reply ignorant. The only part of your reply that made sense was stock autos shift faster than manuals now days. Built properly there are still people managing manual shifts in under 100ms which is faster than most traditional automatics still. There was really nothing to back up your completely unsubstantiated claim. A bad driver will ruin an automatic too happens all the time

@robcousins231 4 жыл бұрын

There's a good argument to be made the that 4 pot being 130 kgs lighter makes it a better actual "sports" car. It will be nimble in the corners and lighter is always better in that regard.

@zlatanmorrison8182 3 жыл бұрын

Z4 is for the chop anyway - BMW is due to go through a drastic model reduction program - and from what I have read this pretty much brand new model is a goner already....EV's ahoy.