The BMW XM will arrive as a plug-in hybrid flagship with 644 hp that will cost $159,995 when it goes on sale early next year.
BMW M has created first and only standalone M model since the M1. Oddly, it's a high-performance plug-in hybrid crossover SUV., the 2023 BMW XM became official with 644 hp, 30 miles of electric driving range, a new V-8 engine, and the automaker's latest design language. The flagship will cost $159,995 when it arrives in the first fourth quarter of 2023. With its performance and pricing, the XM is aimed squarely at high-performance hybrid versions of the Porsche Cayenne.
The electrified powertrain was created for real-world motorsports use as the same concept is employed by the. The XM will have 30 miles of electric range based on preliminary testing using the EPA test cycle. Official EPA ratings have not been submitted yet. The 25.7-kwh battery pack can be recharged from 0% to 100% in 3.3 hours on a 240-volt outlet via a 7.4-kw onboard charging system.Drivers will choose from Hybrid, Electric, and eControl driving modes.
The XM will employ steel springs and adaptive dampers instead of an air suspension. Aluminum components for the double-wishbone front axle and five-link rear axle will help save weight. BMW noted the XM has near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution and high degrees of front and rear wheel camber to aid with handling. However, that is likely offset by the massive 6,062-lb curb weight.An electromechanical anti-roll bar system is standard.
The XM marks the first time an M-badged model features a rear-axle-steering system. The rear wheels turn in either the same or the opposite direction as the fronts depending on road speed. BMW hasn't detailed the speeds or degrees at which the wheels can turn.The XM solidifies BMW's design direction with the split front lighting design that first debuted on the
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