BMW XM 2024

BMW unveiled the XM in 2022, with production and deliveries beginning in 2023. The XM was launched as BMW’s flagship hybrid model, celebrating 50 years of the M division. Designed to cater to high-end buyers who prioritize power, exclusivity, and innovation, the XM competes with models like the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, cementing its position in the ultra-premium, high-performance SUV category.

Built on BMW’s CLAR (Cluster Architecture) platform, the XM features a unique chassis specifically engineered by the M division. It is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine paired with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 480 kW (644 hp) and 800 Nm of torque. The high-performance XM Label Red trim takes it up a notch with 550 kW (738 hp) and 1,000 Nm, making it the most powerful production BMW ever. Both versions come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The XM’s 25.7 kWh battery offers an electric-only range of up to 82 kilometers on the WLTP cycle.

The XM is packed with BMW’s latest iDrive 8.0 system, housed in a dual-display setup with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen. This intuitive system supports voice and gesture controls, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The XM also benefits from BMW’s ConnectedDrive, providing remote updates and access to digital services. The Harman Kardon sound system comes standard, with an optional Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround system available for audiophiles.

The BMW XM’s exterior design makes a bold statement, with an aggressive, muscular stance and large, angular kidney grilles, flanked by sleek LED headlamps. Its sculpted body lines, flared wheel arches, and quad exhaust tips emphasize performance, while unique M-specific details, like the M badges and available 23-inch wheels, add exclusivity. The XM’s rear design is equally distinctive, featuring narrow taillights that extend horizontally across the width of the vehicle.

Inside, the XM combines opulence with sportiness, using high-quality materials like Merino leather, carbon fiber, and Alcantara. The M-specific seats offer extensive adjustability, heating, ventilation, and optional massage functions. Ambient lighting and unique trim options, such as vintage leather, create a luxurious cabin feel, while the geometric Alcantara headliner adds a futuristic touch. With seating for five, the XM maintains ample passenger space and a cargo capacity of 527 liters, ensuring versatility alongside its performance pedigree.