2013 BMW Z4 LCI Facelift is Coming (Spied) - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

Jason · 07-23-2012, 01:27 AM

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2013 BMW Z4 LCI Facelift is Coming (Spied)

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The Z4 LCI refresh may be a bit overdue, but these first photos of the refreshed Z4 show us that it's on its way.

The photos reveal that the LCI will be more of a "lightlift" than a facelift. The only changes come to the side fender gills and the lighting elements inside the headlights and tail lights. Their shapes will not see any changes. The headlight's angel eyes are brighter LED and we can expect some updated lighting accoutrements underneath the masking. The tail light's light bars receive a more contrasted look, as the 2013 7 Series LCI did.

We expect the Z4 LCI to hit the market early next year.

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///MIKE · 07-23-2012, 03:05 AM

finally white eyes, sad that I have to get it from LUX, hope its better than OEM.

juhap · 07-23-2012, 03:21 AM

It now has a sad face instead of an angry one.

Atebit · 07-23-2012, 05:21 AM

So hopefully that means we'll be able to retrofit the lights, then?

ManiacGT · 07-23-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by juhap

It now has a sad face instead of an angry one.

Thats the same 'face' (bumper).. its the non M sport version.

nickm9 · 07-23-2012, 06:49 AM

Not really a big change, ie one that makes you want to swap your car for...that's a shame, but good too maybe...

fre2bpowerless · 07-23-2012, 07:05 AM

They say you can't improve upon perfection

juhap · 07-23-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ManiacGT

Thats the same 'face' (bumper).. its the non M sport version.

I was talking about the lights, not the bumper. I thought they'd changed the shape slightly, but must be just the camo.

Only current E89 will be able to spot the difference, so I suppose the purpose of this "facelift" is to make us feel bad we're driving around in an older model. Mission failed.

teezee · 07-23-2012, 08:41 AM

I'm interested to see what they've done on the side near the roundel for the indicator. Always thought the white plastic there was a let down.

Vintage · 07-23-2012, 08:59 AM

Considering I own a 2010 model, I am glad it is a light facelift. Plus, the car is about the most perfect design to come out of Munich in a decade (I loved the M/Z Coupe).

aajami · 07-23-2012, 10:02 AM

It looks like the taillights get the Blackline treatment that the F01 LCI got -- darker surrounds and inlays for more contrast with the curvy light bars.

ATX78703 · 07-23-2012, 10:18 AM

looks good, good looking car anyway..

Vector Pilot · 07-23-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage

Considering I own a 2010 model, I am glad it is a light facelift. Plus, the car is about the most perfect design to come out of Munich in a decade (I loved the M/Z Coupe).

Agree best looking car BMW or for that fact any car produced in many years We have 2011 35i and it receives more stares than SI swim suit model.

The English Guy · 07-23-2012, 11:30 AM

Can anyone explain why they need to do test drives for updated light clusters ?

mkoesel · 07-23-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The English Guy

Can anyone explain why they need to do test drives for updated light clusters ?

Probably because it is standard practice to field-test all parts. Consider that a poor fitting, wear-prone, or noisy part might only be exposed in a real world test.

Also, I suspect that they will replace the N54 in the 35i with the N55. So that will need to be tested (although the car in the picture appears to be a four cylinder N20 model). It remains to be seen what will become of the 35is model.

bimmerjph · 07-23-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Probably because it is standard practice to field-test all parts. Consider that a poor fitting, wear-prone, or noisy part might only be exposed in a real world test.

Also, I suspect that they will replace the N54 in the 35i with the N55. So that will need to be tested (although the car in the picture appears to be a four cylinder N20 model). It remains to be seen what will become of the 35is model.

+1 They probably did some suspension tweaks too as they have gotten a lot of flak for it being too soft.

Personally though I think it looks better with the yellow halos. I think it makes it look more aggressive.

neilvosko · 07-23-2012, 01:39 PM

Thumbs down

az34 · 07-23-2012, 01:56 PM

there's nothing really impressive there.

Levi · 07-23-2012, 02:04 PM

Z4 sDrive35is will become Z4 M35i so as the X1 M35i and X3 M40i might become.

bimmerJP · 07-23-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerjph

+1 They probably did some suspension tweaks too as they have gotten a lot of flak for it being too soft.

Personally though I think it looks better with the yellow halos. I think it makes it look more aggressive.

And the yellow halos also look more classy imo.

rfx45 · 07-23-2012, 02:42 PM

The fronts looks real high compared to the back, looks like there are no wheel gaps in the rear.

Curious how they'd change the fender too, I really want to get rid of that white indicator. Other than that, I wish they at least tweaked the front fascia a bit.

javol · 07-23-2012, 02:42 PM

I was a bit worried about this LCI facelift since i'm going to keep the car til the new 2015 Z4 arrival (F series).

But..... wow this is not a fecelift!!! is... nothing!!

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///MIKE Private First Class Drives: E89 35iS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 198 iTrader: (0)	finally white eyes, sad that I have to get it from LUX, hope its better than OEM. __________________ 2012 E89 35iS

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Atebit Private Drives: Yellow 2011 Z4 sdrive30i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	So hopefully that means we'll be able to retrofit the lights, then? __________________

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teezee Freude am Fahren Drives: E89 Z4, E46 325iT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Here,There and Everywhere Posts: 332 iTrader: (0)	I'm interested to see what they've done on the side near the roundel for the indicator. Always thought the white plastic there was a let down. __________________ 2011 E89 Z4 (Euro Delivery, Performance Center redelivery) 2003 E46 325i Touring

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aajami Brigadier General Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 3,332 iTrader: (4)	It looks like the taillights get the Blackline treatment that the F01 LCI got -- darker surrounds and inlays for more contrast with the curvy light bars. __________________ Current: '09 E92 M3 \| Space Gray, Black Novillo, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP suspension retrofit \| Euro airbox \| LCI Euro taillights \| Style 359M wheels \| CRT lip \| BMW Performance CF Mk. II spoiler \| BMW Performance CF mirror caps \| BMW Performance front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem \| Factory alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs Gone: '01 "AP2" Honda S2000, '97 Ford Probe GT

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juhap Lieutenant Drives: sDrive35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 524 iTrader: (0)	It now has a sad face instead of an angry one.

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nickm9 Private First Class Drives: E89 Z4 35i - Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 185 iTrader: (0)	Not really a big change, ie one that makes you want to swap your car for...that's a shame, but good too maybe...

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fre2bpowerless Private Drives: Yes. :D Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: MH, India Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	They say you can't improve upon perfection

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Vintage Colonel Drives: 2010 Z4 35i and 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,050 iTrader: (0)	Considering I own a 2010 model, I am glad it is a light facelift. Plus, the car is about the most perfect design to come out of Munich in a decade (I loved the M/Z Coupe).

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ATX78703 Captain Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 726 iTrader: (0)	looks good, good looking car anyway.. __________________ 2011 X5 xDrive 35i Premium - 8AT, Cnv, Tch, 3rd Row, Cmfrt 2011 328i 4dr, 6MT - Sprt, Prm, Cmfrt

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The English Guy Enlisted Member Drives: Honda to BMW Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Can anyone explain why they need to do test drives for updated light clusters ?

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neilvosko Major Drives: 335i e92 FBO Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: miami Posts: 1,174 iTrader: (12)	Thumbs down

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az34 Major Drives: 2009 z4sdrive35i 2008 x5 3.0i Join Date: May 2011 Location: montréal Posts: 1,016 iTrader: (0)	there's nothing really impressive there.

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Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,533 iTrader: (0)	Z4 sDrive35is will become Z4 M35i so as the X1 M35i and X3 M40i might become.

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rfx45 Lieutenant Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA Posts: 567 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW Z4 [5.00]	The fronts looks real high compared to the back, looks like there are no wheel gaps in the rear. Curious how they'd change the fender too, I really want to get rid of that white indicator. Other than that, I wish they at least tweaked the front fascia a bit. __________________ *2012 Z4*

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javol Private First Class Drives: Z4 35i DCT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Italy / Chile Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	I was a bit worried about this LCI facelift since i'm going to keep the car til the new 2015 Z4 arrival (F series). But..... wow this is not a fecelift!!! is... nothing!! __________________ 2012 Z4 35i DCT Black/Beige - 20" Vossen CV3, PB-Brake BBK, ///M Steering Wheel, Led Angel Eyes, Black Grille, Short Antenna - Tuning: JB4 Map 2, Custom Made 3" DPs & MPs, BMS Dual Intake - @ the paint shop in these days: ///M Front Bumper - Desire List: 3D Design Front Lip, Meth Kit, FMIC. Last edited by javol; 07-24-2012 at 08:34 PM.

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