This is the most powerful BMW ever makes.
The XM is the first M car dedicated to the M brand since the M1, but let’s be honest, it’s not a spiritual successor. Both have very little in common, as one is a heavy and large SUV, while the other is a lightweight, low-slung coupe with a midmounted engine. BMW had hoped to create a modern-day M1 using the Vision M Next concept, but the company decided against putting the plug-in hybrid sportscar into production.
The XM will arrive before the end the year. It will be an exact replica of last year’s nameake concept. Our spies have captured a prototype of the hybrid, with all its body panels in place. They are now conducting final testing around the Nurburgring. The partially exposed split headlights and prominent kidney grille make it look huge. The XM will stand out among the current BMW SUVs with its slim taillights and stacked trapezoidal exhaust tips.
It will be the largest vehicle that the Bavarian marque has ever produced, weighing in at 2,700 kg (5,952 lbs). It will weigh more than the i7xDrive60 electric sedan. The XM will be imposing with its 23-inch wheels and 2.21 meters (87in) width. The SUV is large and bulky. It will be the first to introduce BMW M’s plug in hybrid technology, which will eventually trickle down into the next generation M5 in 2024.
The XM will have 644 horsepower and 650 pound-feet torque. A more powerful configuration will be available in 2023 to match the Concept XM’s 750 horsepower. The showcar claimed a staggering 737 lbft (1,099 Nm).
The XM will have rear-wheel steering (upto 2.5 degrees), 30-50 mile electric range depending on test cycle, and active anti-roll bars using a 48-volt electronic architecture. The mild-hybrid V8 engine uses a new eight-speed ZF auto transmission. The Concept XM will not have the fancy cabin that you will find in the current high-end BMWs.
What is the estimated cost of this package? The base XM will retail at $130,000, considering that BMW charges $115,300 for its X5M with Competition Package. The more desirable model will cost you even more, so it’s not hard to imagine the base XM starting at $130,000.