We took a look at the updated BMW Z4 this summer and now the roadster is ready to make its full and official debut. Bringing a refreshed exterior, new customization options, and more standard equipment, the 2023 Z4 arrived online before going on sale in the United States in November this year. We’ll get into pricing details in a moment, but first, let’s take a look at what the LCI Z4 brings.
LCI stands for Life Cycle Impulse, as BMW calls its facelift. For the Z4, the visual aspect of the mid-cycle refresh is the revised M Sport package, which is now standard for the Z4 sDrive30i trim. The kit is equipped with new three-section air intakes in the front bumper as seen on other recent BMW M models.
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A similar touch is seen at the rear, while from the side there is a new and more contoured side sill. The side air intakes also feature a new design, while an optional set of 19-inch M alloy wheels specially designed for the roadster complete the visual makeover.
New exterior colors were also introduced and these include Thundernight metallic, Portimao Blue metallic, and Skyscraper Gray metallic for the first time. Making its debut for the 2023 model year are the M Shadowline headlights, which come as an option for the optional adaptive LED headlights.
Inside the cabin, the new standard M Sport package for the Z4 sDrive30i comes with sport seats, M leather steering wheel, M pedals and footrests, and a SensaTec leather-covered dashboard.
The engine range remains unchanged and includes the base US-only sDrive30i model with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 255 horsepower (190 kilowatts) and 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-meters) of torque, delivered exclusively to the rear wheels. The top-range model continues to be the Z4 M40i with 382 hp (285 kW) 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) coming from the 3.0-liter inline-six engine.
There have been rumors of a potential six-speed manual gearbox for the American market, although, at least for now, the roadster is carrying an eight-speed automatic for both engine options.
Despite reports that BMW may kill the Z4 after 2025 due to its relatively low sales, the Bavarian brand says it is pleased with the 55,000 examples of the roadster it has shipped since its market launch in 2020. The revised Z4 goes on sale this November. year with prices starting at $52,800 for the base model and $65,400 for the M40i, both plus a $995 destination.
