BMW Z4 2013-2018 sDrive 35i DPT

Z4 2013-2018 sDrive 35i DPT Review

BMW India has finally launched the facelifted version of their most awaited sports car, BMW Z4 Roadster in the country in two trim levels. Out of these two variants, the BMW Z4 35i DPT trim comes as the top end variant and it has been offered with the signature BMW Line aspects in the form of Design Pure Traction (DPT), which includes several styling aspects. This new facelifted version of BMW Z4 35i DPT trim comes with minor tweaks in terms of its exteriors as well as its interiors. The company has powered this particular variant with an advanced six cylinder, 3.0-litre, twin power turbo petrol motor that has been paired with a seven speed double clutch based sports auto transmission gearbox. The company claims that this vehicle has the ability to reach a speed mark of 100 Kmph in just about 5.1 seconds, which is pretty impressive. The company has equipped this particular trim with several advanced and innovative equipments as well as mind blowing features that return complete value for money. This BMW Z4 35i DPT trim comes with advanced features including automatic climate control, soft close automatic function for boot lid, high beam assistance, park distance control with sensors and lots of other sophisticated functions.

Exteriors :

Coming to the exterior design, this new BMW Z4 DPT trim looks refreshing and its Design Pure Traction (DPT) helped the company to obtain a unique look to the vehicle. This DPT BMW line aspects enhances the style quotient of the BMW Z4 Roadster and makes it look quite alluring. To begin with the frontage, you can notice the signature BMW Kidney Bean shaped grille gets the re-treatment and has been accentuated in chrome. This grille is surrounded by a sleek headlight cluster that is further incorporated with projector style xenon headlamps. The company has slightly tweaked the front bumper that further adds to the sporty appeal of this front facade. When it comes to the side profile of this roadster, it looks incredibly sleek with a lot of expressive design. The wheel arches have been fitted with the 18 inch alloy wheels, while the doors are blessed with body colored ORVMs and handles. The wings of this sports car has been decorated with an air duct that gets the chrome finishing and further incorporated with turn indicators. The rear profile of this luxury sports car has a magnificent design, where the stylish taillight cluster incorporated with LED lights dominates the entire profile. The overall look of this vehicle is pretty impressive and it will turn the heads on the go.

Interiors :

The interior cabin design of the new BMW Z4 35i DPT roadster looks incredibly stylish and its DPT styling aspects helped the company to obtain, a complete new look to the cabin. Inside the cabin you will notice the BMW individual headliner anthracite along with several other advanced equipments. The company has fitted the ergonomically designed seats and covered them with Alcantara/leather combination upholstery with Black and orange color scheme. This will enhance the sporty appeal of the interiors and offers a wonderful feel to the occupants inside. On the other hand, the company has blessed this BMW Z4 35i DPT trim with several advanced equipments and functions including lights package, multifunction for steering wheel, push button start/stop function, storage compartment package, wind deflector, electrical seat adjustment with memory , lumbar support for driver and front passenger, sports leather steering wheel and gearshift paddles and lots more. Also you can find several advanced BMW ConnectedDrive functions that would take the level of convenience to a new high.

Engine and Performance :

The German automaker has not updated the technicalities of the engine or its design. The company has fitted the 3.0-litre, 6-cylindered, twin power turbo petrol engine under the hood that produces 2979cc displacement capacity. This engine has the ability to produce a peak power output of about 306bhp at 5800rpm, which can yield a maximum torque output of 400Nm in between 1300 to 5000rpm. This peak torque output will be distributed to the rear wheels of this roadster through a 7-speed, double clutch, automatic transmission gearbox that smoothly shifts the gears and enhances engine performance. This vehicle requires only 5.1 seconds of time to reach a speed mark of 100 Kmph, which is impressive.

Braking and Handling :

BMW has never compromised on the braking aspects of any of its models. The company blessed the front and rear wheels of this BMW Z4 35i DPT trim with ventilated disc brakes that are highly efficient and works precisely. This ventilated disc brakes are further incorporated with anti-lock braking system along with cornering brake control function, which will enhance the overall mechanism. Furthermore, the power steering system incorporated inside the vehicle is incredibly responsive and it is mounted with several equipment control buttons.

Comfort Features :

The all new BMW Z4 35i DPT trim is a luxurious sports car offered by the German automaker and it the top end variant in its model portfolio. This particular variant comes equipped with some of the top of the line comfort features that would take care of the occupants inside the cabin. Some of those luxurious features includes dual-zone automatic air conditioning system, sports leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles, push button start/stop function, wind deflector and few others. The company also included the BMW ConnectedDrive functions that include BMW Apps, BMW Live, Professional Hi-Fi system with Bluetooth and USB connectivity , Professional Navigation system, Park Distance Control, voice control function and lots of others.

Safety Features :

The refreshed version of BMW Z4 Roadster comes with technically sophisticated protective and safety functions. The company has designed some of the segment's best security functions that would protect the vehicle as well as the occupants. Some of those features include air bags, anti-lock braking system, cornering brake control function, roll over protection system, side impact protection, runflat tyres with runflat indicators, warning triangles with first aid kit and few others. The company also equipped the traction control programs such as dynamic stability control including dynamic traction control programs and the electronic vehicle immobilizer and crash sensor.

Pros : Sophisticated DPT styling aspects, high performance engine.

Cons : Expensive to maintain, no updates to the engine.