BMW Z4 Replacement Will Be Sportier

The new model – due in 2015 – aims to be more of a driver’s car, so it’ll be designed mainly around the four-cylinder N20 turbo engines, which have a compact size. That means BMW designers can cut a few inches from that long bonnet, making the whole car more compact and agile.

But they’re in a pickle here. That long bonnet is kind of the Z4's party piece. Half of the car’s popularity in America is due to that bonnet alone. So BMW has ordered its designers to be careful with the cropping, not to alienate current fans. They’ve also been ordered to create a timeless design. BMW has a new policy that says each new model must look good for at least 15 years. They realized older models still have an impact on the brand’s image.


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quizz - 5/9/2012 2:51:43 AM

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The the current Z4 is freakin' overweight and slow footed. It's not a real BMW in that it lacks handling and is nowhere as nimble as its competitors. The famed 50/50 balance? Nowhere to be found. BMW needs to make the Z4 a true competitor to the Boxster when it comes to handling. It has evolved into a car that's all looks and no soul.

Screw the stupid bonnet. The car needs to be re-envisioned, it's the joke of the entire BMW line-up. If people want the bonnet, they can buy a pre-owned Z4/Z3. Make this car "the real deal" again. As it stands, It's in the same conversation as the Lexus SC convertible. What a joke.