BMW Z4 Roadster 2020 in-depth review | carwow Reviews

This is the all-new BMW Z4! If you’re in the market for a posh soft top sports car, then you’ll be hard pushed to find an alternative that’s as luxurious as the Z4! But does the drivability and practicality match up to the quality? Join Mat to take a closer look!
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[@Simon-oy7kf]

Mat: *Picks up a stick* Cars: *Oh shit, here we go again*

[@RayRayManUtdFan]

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[@mericdogan8445]

Idk but I don’t thing he poke the every day

[@NuhanHidayat]

Finally! Mat can try the inductive charger on his new phone 😅

[@railwaymedialondon]

junior 1234 DO NOT CLICK THE LINK

[@armin1576]

Get out

[@Namburiadityasairam2605]

The fact that the z4 gets an in-line 6 instead of cheaping out and getting a 4 like Porsche is enough of a reason to buy the z4

[@MarcoAntonio-gm9ts]

And so I did, three years ago and far its running very well, its a pleasure to drive.

[@zerma6]

Mate it’s only the top model that has the 6…

[@MehrbodNoroozi]

@@zerma6Porsche 718 has mostly 2.0 or 2.5 L turbo And the 6 cylinder 4.0L version are expensive af

[@Ck01560]

No one: Mat: But how many bottles can it hold?

[@reyz007]

Me:Did he just throw the plastic bottle in the woods One a serious note plz don't do that

[@benmerabetamar6383]

Who expects an incoming drag race between the z4 , Porsche boxster and audi tt roadstar😍😍

[@user-ex6dr7ol8c]

It's spelled roadster XD

[@RRSmurf]

Rodstar is its porn name.

[@TheEchelon]

Caesius It’s called making a typo

[@baileypate9460]

Rodstar 😂😂

[@avijitbhamra2321]

supra and z4

[@carwow]

10:40 - RIP tyres...

[@matthiaskoeppel187]

carwow #worthit :)

[@sarpdulundu7038]

Waiting a head to head of z4,boxster and smth else

[@rohan_0191]

@@sarpdulundu7038 Audi TT

[@jensendiecast2385]

What about RIP mat’s jeans!!

[@27liansangpuiaralte34]

Less ads pls

[@EssentialRC]

Takes a good vid to keep me entertained until the end...and this did it. Great review. Helped me a lot. Cheers.

[@ImGugzHD]

Was given this by BMW for a few days whilst my car went in... the way this thing drives is soo good steering was so sharp and you carry so much speed through the corners. Very well balanced... front end bite was good too even in the wet.

[@PartizanSRB]

Matt finally got a new smartphone!!! Thats nice :)

[@charliemolda297]

Djordje Vukicevic that seems to be broken because of the purple blob on it

[@echln3209]

@@charliemolda297 Its not a blob. Because the S10 has an in display fingerprint scanner, the screen protector needs to have a hole in it and on camera, it creates a weird effect where it makes the part of the display that isn't covered by the screen protector, purple.

[@edwindungdung1998]

Finally, he can now show off the new wireless chargers tho

[@samdurling6053]

@@echln3209 can use a tempur glass screen protector and it the fingerprint scanner will still work. Someone needs to tell Matt as it makes the phone look as nice as it does when it comes out the box

[@mospage1873]

Stocker

[@SteelRoninTT]

I stopped everything I was doing for this.

[@emashno5]

I was deep in code and I just left the keyboard...... The companys cyber attack can wait.... It's carwow time now

[@carwow]

Correct choice 😉

[@user-ws4gd6ns4f]

Same

[@NuhanHidayat]

I get it that you like carwow but you sounds like 15 years old girl looking at shirtless picture of Shawn Mendes

[@medilyesoudhini7411]

same here

[@The1979_]

We love you MATT, you’re a great person and also your car reviews are great.

[@jamesf8864]

Great job Mat. You packed a lot into this review and it's REALLY helpful real world stuff. Your content is coming on nicely!

[@autokomissoloch4028]

This car is timeless. Just like Z3. It will always be beautiful.

[@Andeng]

Doug is the type of guy to... Oops wrong channel.

[@AJ_Stark007]

10:39 Mat flexing his biceps hard AF🔥

[@jon-hw6lq]

Make comparison video with supra , see how they tune it differently

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Jonathan Pratama Yes please.

[@mike_a1933]

jon or m340i

[@gangsterslyoverhang]

To me they are the same car

[@henryolop3069]

@@gangsterslyoverhang yes but supra is faster

[@kjschrauber2126]

@@henryolop3069 still no BMW though

[@96jessman]

Mat and carwow, I love your content but as many have said before, could you consider giving the consumption in liters/100km? And if Mat finds it hard to convert, maybe the editing department could put the info in the video ;) Other than that, keep up the great work! Cheers from Sweden.

[@TheFlyingClutchman]

Carwow is British and since we measure in mpg it makes sense that he uses mpg...

[@georgieboyd8126]

@@boucheron858 the company carwow only operates in the UK, it's a business that is marketed to UK viewers, it would make no sense to use different units for a market they are not in

[@ollyoverton5409]

Just google the conversion

[@youridv]

carwow focusses on the british audience. It's nice that there's people from other countries (like myself) watching as well, but in the end they're british. Carwow is about helping people in the uk get a better deal on new cars. Wouldn't make much sense to give the economy in km/L or L/100KM and make it harder for your target audience

[@Biskawow]

UK should be using liters and kilometers, officially they switched to metric anyways. imperial makes no sense, and I really wonder how much of their viewership is from UK vs rest of the Europe/world. Besides, if Doug Demuro can put metric numbers on screen, so can Carwow, he is just one dude making content afaik.

[@ChopStickZero]

I love that you add the little things like acceleration test ...

[@AlanLJones]

WOW. The 1st and maybe only demo with golf clubs!!! Thank you

[@menaseven9093]

Beautiful and cool convertible BMW Z4 the James Bond car. I like the Z4 design, interior and the Swarovsky glass gear lever.

[@oneaburns]

mena seven Unfortunately it’s now Janet Bond.

[@MiyuruWeerarathna]

The new Z4 is wow! What a leap forward from the previous generation. Good review as always Matt.

[@davidzhang1704]

Really? The previous Z4 looks way better

[@chrisogrady28]

You could get naturally aspirated engines and a manual gearbox on the last one, and IMO it had a cooler interior

[@antonn.9223]

David Zhang Agreed. The facelift Z4 is the best looking car I’ve ever seen.

[@HavoXtreme]

Its not that fast 340 HP?For 49K pounds!I’d prefer a M2 for less

[@toms_garage]

I like it too

[@ChrisFEJackson]

"Sod the passenger" ref centre console, my thoughts too, best honest line ever! lol loved your narrative on this one thanks! Thank heaven's for car wow! They have saved me money, fact.

[@daveking6509]

Mine's on the ship, coming to Central NY, so excited to drive it. Thanks for the great review!

[@lucasalblas]

Dave King how is it dave

[@sjahan03]

What an amazing in-depth review!

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

In video this car looks beautiful. The pictures never did it justice. I actually love it.

[@F1Marky264]

Great review Mat! Would love to own one of these one day. I have the E89 35iS & It's a joy to drive and this one would give me the same feeling Just with all the updated tech! Must get a Drag Race between the Boxster & TT Roadster & This!

[@gregoryfairchild2460]

Thanks Matt. I've learned so much about a lot of these cars only here. I even bought 2 Audis I didn't even know were so good. Thanks again

[@davidwagner3837]

Hey Mat, the side bolsters on the seats are adjustable! I think you missed that switch - big and small fits comfortably in the seat!

[@MustafaUzelVids]

Man that drifting around the cameraman put a damn smile on my face. I feel like a little child who just got a gift LOL

[@taimurahmed8186]

@matwatsoncars I think you need a better screen protector for your phone , maybe go for white stone dome glass . It doesnt have a hole and is compatible with the in display fingerprint for the galaxy s10 plus. I use it with my galaxy s10 and it is very protective and the fingerprint works really well.

[@anthonymitnaul3595]

You are very entertaining matt. ..keep up the good work!

[@nathanbull7790]

Got to say I have been waiting for you to review this!

[@emilfingal6984]

4:17 favourite foo fighters album 😍 nice video btw

[@georgeplatis]

Great review as always! I currently own the previous gen and having also owned the equivalent TT roadster (8J) and driven the SLK of the era I believe the BMW is the sportiest of the bunch. Obviously second to the Boxster/Cayman but also somewhat cheaper to buy and run. I would assume the new gen still keeps second place on sportiness, right Matt??

[@matthewstyer5587]

Fantastic review Matt As always!

[@kalvds9345]

Another great review Matt! Legend!

[@tarun9425]

My favourite everyday roadster getting reviewed by my favourite reviewer. Stop everything else, gotta watch it.

[@jay-cee4499]

5:53 what happened to a light switch just being a normal circular selector?🤔😂

[@florianmairgunther4666]

ordered mine cant wait

[@greengaragenetwork7101]

Great review thanks. The wife has now bought one and absolutely loves it.

[@storck08]

Imagine if they made a real M version of this with an engine from the upcoming M3/M4 with rumored 500 bhp...

[@alf279]

They would still add the fucking engine sound speaker thing

[@alf279]

@A real bisexual petrol-head that needs some explanation

[@TeqHDcasper]

@A real bisexual petrol-head me hating children makes me curse more tho?

[@mateuszb.4011]

This would be all over the place

[@djrrmml7514]

With a tune you can easly get 460bhp, check MHD tuning.

[@SAHNI-um1jh]

Good sports car for looks and packed with tech also affordable 😃

[@blackpaw254]

Matt, does carbuyer realize what they lost when you left??? Just curious...

[@omb5722]

Black Paw they fucked up big time losing matt

[@siddhantyadav450]

Wdym When did he leave ???

[@thenovicegamer007]

@@siddhantyadav450 He used to work for some other company called 'carbuyer' before joining Carwow.

[@siddhantyadav450]

@@thenovicegamer007 ohhhhhh I read that carbuyer as carwow only. my bad my bad

[@ob5224]

They're punching the air rn

[@epicswag5333]

I love your phone Mat. Brilliant thing they've made. I've got the same one.

[@probablynotyourdad4616]

“That’ll teach me not to litter” *leaves the bottle on the ground*

[@dougiemiller5030]

I saw a new Z4 demo driving out the BMW garage. In the metal, it looks great. Better than the pictures. Albeit it must have been all specced.

[@craigpattenden]

Really enjoying the cutting and production on this one for some reason!

[@rva]

Mmm looks good nice review

[@rahulmalik5946]

Most beautiful car in its segment

[@harryc266]

Thank god they’ve kept the 6 cylinders! all the minor problem don’t matter when you’ve got that engine 🙌🏻

[@StasComoestas]

I like cabriolet cars especially BMW cabriolet. Excellent review 👌

[@toms_garage]

Great video Matt!

[@markq1023]

Can you make a review of rolls royce cars review ? Cause your review is the best. Please make...

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

@Alpha and Omega Wrong. They've done reviews for Mclarens and Bentleys, which I doubt they had 'discounts' on.

[@retroafro1]

I really like this car. I remember wanting the Z3 after seeing it in a James bin movie...then it just progressed on from there....its like driving a shoe and for me, it feels great to drive...I have a family now, so not too sure i can warrant the need for this z4....damn

[@waynesworld686]

He barely cut things out from his video.. thumbs up

[@blackflagpirate3444]

Beautiful looking car mate.Loving the stick for a pointer 😆

[@tidierpenny]

11:23 sounds exactly like the announcements on trains

[@MitchWebb94]

7:50 great pronunciation of the acronym BMW

[@tapiwatapiwa5389]

The bong sound you get is much better than the other old cars

[@Noah-bu1vk]

I‘ve seen one in person today (not the roadster). Stunning vehicle!

[@Widney5]

Mr Watson i love your reviews,your the best.I love this BMW Z4.

[@emashno5]

Always wanted to know if it would be practical to buy one of these...... Carwow: uses mind reading abilities and answers my questions for me Me : I truly can't live without you carwow never leave me please!

[@carwow]

You're welcome 😉

[@lewisjuniorphidza7807]

That was the best verdict ever 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@santana9537]

Love the different cockpit stance depending on whether it’s a 3, 5, 7, 8, X5 etc.

[@moegamezzz3622]

I didnt really like it at first.. But after this video I've changed my mind. It actually looks really good in that spec. It even got Matt wet

[@bingobongo1615]

MoeGameZzz For me it was the opposite... After the review I thought the styling is just awful. Great engine of course but it fails in the looks department...

[@moegamezzz3622]

@@bingobongo1615 Fair enough, sometimes things grow on people and other times they fade away haha. Life

[@ElPadrino71]

Me too, I think it's down to Mat's review

[@jdstarek]

Thinking of an E class cabrio, would love a review of the E53.

[@tommyolsen8224]

Mercedes 😍

[@fyurex8969]

Thanks, been looking for a supra review

[@invisiblekid99]

This is actually a car I really like. Utterly impractical at my stage of life, but I still love it. My next car is definately a 540i Tourer since I have kids, dogs, Ikea trips etc. B

[@mohammadalrawi2116]

Do a comparison to the v6 jaguar f type pleaseee

[@naisi]

They're not remotely in the same price range why would anyone compare them?

[@ehsaan.c]

please do a review on a Mercedes AMG c43

[@SusheelKumar-sy3eg]

definitely yes mat

[@thirunavakarasuthivakaran6916]

I don't know why you said to shortlist the Z4, Mat? I am loving it, in fact I might just go right ahead and buy it!!!

[@balalhussain4406]

Bought the 2020 M40i after watching this review and I couldn't be happier. Have been eyeing the Porsche Boxster Spyder as my next ride but having to pay 40K more and having to get out and manually raise and lower the roof don't know if its really worth it. The Z4 gets looks everywhere you go. I may just get another Z4 before its rumored BMW will stop production in 2025. Love this ride!

[@britishagent]

Me too and love it. Drove all the way to Scotland last summer with roof down and felt fantastic. Engine sounds great and I averaged 32mph without too much overtaking. A fun sporty car !!

[@jonathanmarmol327]

Ese Boxster Spider es el coche definitivo para divertirte.

[@csnoopy]

“So the driver can have their arm resting on there. Sod the passenger!” Lol

[@moustafaeljisr7818]

Graet review as usual . Concerning the design the front reminds me of a Kia product ....the built in spoiler is really nice . Thanks Mat 👍🏻

[@karoljarnuszkiewicz5451]

I love the stick-pointer :)

[@DuoMotovlog]

Awesome leather seats! ✌️

[@neihomai8]

stepping on the water bottle...... that's so obviously staged, lol

[@alanjenkins1508]

I would like to think it was a genuine accident that was then restaged to get the closup.

[@ariekazep7489]

Ross Bourne it’s true, but Mat don’t expect the splash of waters got to his pant and get wet LOL

[@brianplum1825]

A nice point in the video to stop and decide not to watch this channel again.

[@neli5p]

Brian Plum ffs ... get a life!

[@brianplum1825]

@@neli5p What a loser!

[@zaidkidwai7831]

Wow love this supra review!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, awesome review as always!😸

[@pattybavant]

Hmm, Matt has finally upgraded his phone to a Samsung S10 so that he could demonstrate wireless charging :P

[@hightable88]

Been following this channel for a few years.. oh gosh... how much Mat has aged...

[@1991julez]

I don’t know why, and it’s not the car, but this is one of the best reviews you’ve done!

[@anshsaipratapsingh1286]

That machine drifts so smooth .

[@AnimalzyNL]

Would have preferred a hardtop, but it is still an absolutely stunning car. Just wow.

[@smoore7659]

The new Toyota Supra is essentially the hard top version of this car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJPPe3p5mbKfmtU

[@FelixIsMyName]

You can really see the same type of DNA in the new Z4, that I have with my '07 Z4M. It's crazy to see how much bigger the new Z4 is next to the original Z4's.

[@gdi1093]

Is that because Toyota helped design and engineer it?

[@milchomarkov8158]

Now compare it to a z3 and weep.

[@Hollandda]

Fantastic roadster. Absolutely very beautiful.

[@jameslavender5720]

love the pointing stick Matt

[@MIGerlag]

Hmm, I think I’d have the optional Toyota badge package...

[@joachimjacobsen6048]

That's below standard equipment.

[@tmbthe1425]

nice one

[@mansourq.689]

Less powered supra is faster than more powered z4 which is 0 to 60 in 3.9sec amazing

[@ProjectFairmont]

Not if you want a convert, and better styling.

[@MIGerlag]

@S Schroeder: Let’s not forget the Supra is 20% cheaper than the BMW on which it’s based, the engine might have a lower output in the Supra model but the 0-100 time sings a different tune. I’d be a fool to compare driving and handling characteristics having not driven either of these cars myself, however, based on the general consensus from all the different reviews I’ve been watching, Toyota has paid very careful attention to the fine tuning of the Supra and it would seem it’s more dialled in than the Z4. As for the looks, well that’s purely subjective, I personally like some aspects of the Z4’s design, there’s a few angles where it seems to go a bit wrong. (However, everyone has their own taste) I personally think the new Supra is simply gorgeous, there’s very little that I’d change with its design, they’ve knocked it out of the park. I personally think the Z4 could use a tweak here or there, it’s not 100% but then again few cars are... Between the two the Supra is the obvious choice for people with any sense, it’s cheaper, more dialled in, comes with a Toyota warranty, has a comparatively more sought after nameplate (The ‘Supra’ part, not so much the ‘Toyota’ part), and lastly in my opinion (subjective) it’s much better looking. Due to its nameplate and depending on how many they finally produce it’ll probably hold its value better than the Z4. I personally wouldn’t pay the BMW premium over the Supra to have the Z4, the Z4 is much less desirable to me personally than the Supra. Having said that, these two cars are targeting two very different markets, I personally wouldn’t say they directly compete against each other, you either want a Supra or you want a Z4, they’re for different types of people. Anyways, I’ve babbled on longer than needed, good fuel for discussion, cheers mate.

[@alf279]

Wait a second. You can't even turn the bloody engine sound thing off?!

[@hellohi5602]

If you go into the interior car settings menu on the Entertainment Tablet, you get more options for the display behind the steering wheel. You also get more options for the head up display.

[@FrancoisBadenhorst]

Awesome video Mat. Since this videos was made BMW has increased the output of the B58 (M40i) engine from 250kw to 285kw! I would love to see a review of the latest car if possible? Will be appreciated. Cheers!

[@Polyg0ne]

Drip car drip car

[@konicky]

Styling a bit over fussy but looks good in this colour. Miles ahead of the SLC in driving and tech though so might take a look at a used one in a couple of years !!

[@benjamind165]

konicky in 3-4 years these will be a great car for the money and still the most up to date shape

[@anestholiver]

Amazing review

[@csydney1683]

I love Matt.

[@CarToneHK]

The roof might be soft, but the car is harder than the old Z4 And the roof operates up to 50km/h, god that's so useful, my E89's roof only move up to 10km/h

[@JStryker7]

That's better than my e85 which you have to be still.

[@thewannabeweeb]

Miata guys with a manual soft top: IT OPERATES AT ANY SPEED

[@TellurideS13]

Who's ready for the M8 and the M8 Gran Coupe? Edit: and the New McLaren GT

[@aidenp5768]

Telluride Unveil June 2019!!! I’m ready to seeee

[@moegamezzz3622]

Waiting for a M8 Cant wait no longer

[@stanleychen3298]

Thanks for the A90 Supra review

[@b.sh.1941]

I really like what they've done with it. Good on ya, BMW.