BMW’s new Z4 touches down in SA

New-generation roadster is 100% BMW and very much a driver’s car

Mesh grille and more vertical headlights give the new Z4 a new-found visual aggression. Picture: SUPPLIED

BMW and Toyota have decided the segment is not yet a lost cause, and to save development costs they’ve built their respective Z4 and Supra on a shared platform, with BMW also supplying the engines. Both send their power to the rear wheels through the latest-generation eight-speed Steptronic Sport auto transmission.

This roadster is all BMW in its feel and sophistication and driving dynamics. The cockpit presents a premium vibe and all the switchgear and upscale leather-and-metal finishes hail from Munich. The car is longer and wider than its predecessor, and the new-look mesh-design kidney grille is low and wide to enhance the crouch, while the slit-eyed tail lamps are reminiscent of a medieval knight’s helmet.

A further nod to driver appeal is the variable sport steering with adjustment of both power assistance and steering angle to suit various driving situations.

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