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2022 BMW Z4: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 BMW Z4 is a quiet carryover year with no major product changes. Its two trims, engines, rear-wheel-drive layout, styling, safety features, and technology continue without a notable update.
About the 2022 BMW Z4
3rd gen (G29), pre-refresh model year before the 2023 styling and equipment update.
BMW positions the Z4 as a classic open-top roadster built around pure driving enjoyment. It is a compact two-seat convertible with rear-wheel drive, long-hood proportions, and a stronger everyday-comfort focus than some more hard-edged sports-car rivals. The appeal is not just speed; it is the mix of top-down fun, upscale cabin quality, useful infotainment, and enough comfort to work as a weekend car or an easy daily driver in good weather.
The sDrive30i is the easier-going Z4, pairing a 255-hp turbo four-cylinder engine with a power soft top, navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The M40i is the performance-focused version, with a 382-hp turbo inline-six plus sharper suspension, steering, brakes, and a sport differential.
2022 BMW Z4 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 382 hp |
| Torque | 294 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Remote Start | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 BMW Z4?
No major product changes arrived for the 2022 BMW Z4. The two-trim lineup, powertrains, styling, safety equipment, and infotainment carry over from 2021.
Was the 2022 BMW Z4 a refresh year?
No, the 2022 BMW Z4 was not a refresh year. It is the pre-refresh version of the third-generation Z4, with the more noticeable styling and equipment update arriving for 2023.
Did the 2022 BMW Z4 get a new engine?
No, the 2022 BMW Z4 kept its existing engines. The sDrive30i uses a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, while the M40i uses a 382-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six; both pair with an eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
How do the 2022 BMW Z4 sDrive30i and M40i differ?
The sDrive30i is the more relaxed version, while the M40i emphasizes performance. The M40i adds the stronger six-cylinder engine along with sport-tuned suspension, steering, brakes, a sport differential, and more aggressive bodywork.
Is the 2022 BMW Z4 meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
No, the 2022 BMW Z4 is not meaningfully different from the 2021 model in its main hardware or features. For a pre-owned shopper comparing those years, condition, mileage, trim, and installed equipment are likely more important than model year alone.
2022 BMW Z4 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 BMW Z4.
4.5
2022 BMW Z4
(224 reviews)
“DON'T BUY IT. CAPS ARE INTENTIONAL. it is bizarre driving an automatic sports car. I truly don't enjoy it”
“I love driving my Z. I volunteer to drive when I don't have to. I say “good morning" to my car when I see it first thing in the morning. And it says “hello" with its engine when I turn it on for the early morning drive to the gym with the top down before the sun is up. The engine pops, and I love it. I speed around corners, and I love it. I blast the radio, and I love it. My Z is like my pet. Never gonna let it go!”