The new BMW Z4 takes off but tries to hard to be something it is not

The new Z4 is BMW’s third generation of its ‘mainline roadster’ and this would surely give the critics something to talk about because the Z series, although always looked good and impressed would seemed to have allow someone to have something to say. The 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35i really is something which seemed flawless if you look closely or know where to look. Otherwise it just tells you that this a nice looking new model.

One big difference between this and the previous ‘E86’ is instead of using the fabric roof which folds down with ease, this one comes with hard top which critics felt takes up space when folded as well as a adds more weight. It takes about 20 seconds to extract or retract the top which means is considered to be quite long a time taken. Being a 2 seater in nature, do not expect to get a lot of space or leg room with this one although there are also certain fittings which are seen to be quite a pest, like the cupholder which seemed a bit too out of place. Having said that, it also comes with very comfortable seats.

Under the hood is BMW’s 3.0 liter inline 6 cylinder engine which gets you from zero to hundred in 5.5 seconds which means this car is pretty fast. As mentioned as space is surely a problem with this one, cargo space too have been compromised after the top is folded down so do not expect to bring along too many baggage when travelling. But even if that is so, no one is saying that this car is bad, this car in fact is pretty good in design, performance and especially in its details.

Like all hardtop convertibles, the Z4's roof eats up a significant portion of the trunk space when retracted, and what's left is only accessible through a narrow slot. With the top up, the trunk is rated at eight cubic feet and with the roof stowed, the available space shrinks to just five or six cubic feet. Couples planning a road trip are advised to pack very lightly or run with the top up until they get to their destination.

 

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