Impressive power and fuel efficiency is hard to find in one package, but the 2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0i puts those qualities together in this tight model, along with features offering convenience and safety. Its 6-cylinder engine gets 215-horse power, and also about 28 mpg on the highway.

The ‘08 Z4 roadster offers several standard safety features, including a dual airbag system and automatic safety belt pretensioners. It also keeps children in mind with LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation, and knee and side-impact protection and Cornering Brake Control.

Contributing to the look of this Z4 Roadster are exterior features like the power, lined softtop, which can be raised and lowered with the press of a button at the front of the center console. It opens and closes in less than 10 seconds.

Manual climate control with filtration, leatherette upholstery and manually adjustable sports seats are just some of many standard features providing comfort and convenience. A convenient standard feature is the remote entry, including a multi-function remote control, including remote trunk or hatchback release.

The 2008 Z4 Roadster also has a standard anti-theft AM/FM CD audio system, which includes MP3 playback capability and 10 speakers. There’s also pre-wiring for a CD changer.

Coded Driveaway Protection makes it difficult for this model to be stolen, an asset to a model of this value. Adding to anti-theft features is pre-wiring for an alarm system and central locking system with double-lock, selective unlocking and interior locking switch.

BMW’s 2008 Z4 Roadster 3.0i is stylish, safe and practical, and will likely be appealing to most buyers this year.