BMW has introduced the facelifted version of the Z4 roadster in India at a price of Rs 89.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Z4 retains the M40i variant and comes with subtle updates to its exterior and interior, while the mechanical aspects remain unchanged. The front bumper now features redesigned triangular air intakes with a blacked-out finish, and the grille has a honeycomb pattern in black instead of the previous silver finish. The profile and rear of the car remain the same, except for new 19-inch alloy wheels. The fabric roof can be opened or closed in just 10 seconds with a single button press.
Inside the cabin, the dashboard design remains unchanged, but there are updates to the trim and upholstery. The standard specification includes a mix of leather and Alcantara upholstery with blue stitching, M Sports seats and steering wheel, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with iDrive 7.0, digital driver’s display, ambient lighting, and dual-zone AC. Safety features include four airbags, dynamic traction control, dynamic stability control, and cornering brake control. However, the Z4 remains a strict two-seater with improved storage space behind the seats.
There is a wide range of optional equipment available, including adaptive headlamps, anthracite silver effect for the soft-top roof, Harman Kardon sound system, driving assistant, active cruise control, head-up display, and parking assistant.
The Z4 M40i continues to be powered by a 340hp, 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged inline-six cylinder engine, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It delivers 500Nm of torque and is rear-wheel drive. The M40i variant also comes with adaptive M Sport suspension, M Sport brakes, M Sport differential, launch control, three driving modes, and cruise control with braking function. BMW claims a 0-100kph (0-62mph) sprint time of 4.5 seconds for the Z4 M40i.
In India, the Porsche 718 Boxster is the only direct rival to the BMW Z4, although it is considerably more expensive, starting from Rs 1.52 crore (ex-showroom). Additionally, BMW plans to launch the all-new M2 Coupe in India in the near future.
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