true to concept that anticipated it, the XM was unveiled in its final version, which will go into production in December at BMW’s factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States of America. The arrival on international markets of this 653 hp and 800 Nm SUV is scheduled for next spring, but, still in 2023, the Bavarian manufacturer will launch a more impressive version, called Label Red. And this XM with 748 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque will be the most powerful BMW M ever. Promise!
In black it looks more aggressive.
There are no prices for Portugal yet, but in the North American market the first original M since the BMW M1 will be offered for values starting at $159,000, something like €164,324 at today’s price. In exchange, the buyer takes home a model with extravagant lines, in which the huge kidney-shaped grille is illuminated by double bars. At the front, note the split headlights integrated into the bumper, with the super narrow daytime running lights joining the top of the grille, adding to the rugged and bold look of this SUV that, despite having the same wheelbase as the BMW X7 (3,105 m), it offers space for just five occupants. Looking at the lowered rear, to accentuate the XM’s sporty character, you can’t help but notice the headlamps that follow the same line as the X4 and X6.
For the interior, only impeccable quality materials and a lot of technology.
Imposing with its 21-inch wheels (22 or 23” optionally), the XM measures 5,110 m long, 2,005 m wide and 1,755 m high (8 cm less than the X7). Generous dimensions that explain, in part, another generous figure: 2,750 kg.. Yes, BMW’s latest SUV is a “heavyweight” of about 2.8 tons, a mass that is distributed almost in a 50:50 ratio. Contributing to this weight is the plug-in hybrid package (PHEV) that animates the XM, with BMW using a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo gasoline engine, producing 489 hp and 650 Nm, associated with an electric motor that develops 145 kW (197 CV). ). ) and 280 Nm. This unit is integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic automatic gearbox and is powered by a battery with a total capacity of 29.5 kWh. (25.7 useful kWh) rechargeable up to a maximum of 7.4 kW, operation that lasts 4h25, starting with an empty battery until fully charged. Together, these two engines combine to put the aforementioned 653hp and 800Nm to all four wheels, propelling the XM to a top speed of 250km/h, or 270km/h for customers who purchase the optional M package. Driver. It should be noted that the all-wheel drive system favors rear-wheel drive, especially when the driver opts for 4WD Sport. In electric mode the speed is limited to 140 km/h, with BMW homologating a range of between 82 and 88 km in WLTP. And it is thanks to this autonomy in electric mode that the German manufacturer manages to announce a combined consumption of 1.6l/100 km and 30.1 kWh/100 km in the WLTP combined cycle. As a PHEV, this M could not be limited to just having the “M Mode” button, so there is another command called “M Hybrid”, in which the driver can choose how they want to explore the hybrid system, choosing to drive in one of all three programs (hybrid, electric or eControl).
See here the most striking details in the design of the BMW XM
The trunk of the XM offers 527 liters of capacity, a value that can grow to 1820 liters folding down the rear seats. Ahead, the driver has before his eyes a head up screen, features that come standard such as a wide range of driver assistance systems and the Harman Kardon sound system. By the way, it is worth noting the “light noise” on board, since the roof is “lined” with hundreds of LEDs that produce different lighting effects, depending on the selected driving mode. Finally, the operating system is the most advanced ever on board a BMW (8.0), supporting the infotainment system that can be explored from a central 14.9-inch screen, offering 5G connectivity and compatibility with Apple CarPlay or Android Self. . The instrumentation is shown in a display 12.3 inches. Check below the most outstanding features of the new BMW XM.
Source: Observadora
