BMW XM

Apart from the powertrain, the BMW XM gets a number of impressive features that makes it one of its kind. Certainly not for everyone as it is a premium SUV, XM is a seven seater, big size and families or group travel is just perfect. Since it is a premium car, you might expect a great interior along with features like 14.9-inch curved touchscreen, a premium Bowers & Wilkins sound system, and numerous driver assistance technologies for enhanced safety. Standard safety features include six airbags, ABS, dynamic stability control, and a comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems, ensuring a secure driving experience.

Among the several thing that the XM has, I consider its powerful hybrid performance as the most significant aspect. It is offered with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with an eclectic motor to produce a whopping 650 hp of power and humongous 800 Nm of torque. Now just image the power under the hood, and this makes it go 0-100 in less than 4.3 seconds. This high performance SUV get an all-electric driving range of 88 km, which is fantastics. But I frankly don’t like the design of the XM, I know it is different and quite stylish but for me it is not the best give the segment of this expensive SUV.

The XM is an incredible car, right at the top-end side of its portfolio. And this expensive but highly loaded SUV gets all the elements of its M motorsports, blending luxury, safety and sportiness quite well. BMW has given a facelift to the XM in 2024 making it even more appealing and bringing in new aspects to its powerful SUV. I love the plug-in hybrid technology of the XM with the V8 twin turbo motors that bring an amazing feel to drive. The design is not to my liking but that doesn't stop me like what is under the hood!

A plug-in hybrid has made it easy for everyone or has it made it hate VMW segment cars, is a big question for BMW XM. The taglines, the interviews, the reviews online and articles are boosting a bit too much regarding the BMW XM new model but my first personal experience with XM has been kind of hell as it is quite big like a mini truck. The word monstrous was taken positively for BMW M segment cars but now XM makes it worse and distasteful. Same engine performance with too expensive style, but good luxury for sure, sums up the BMW XM.