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The first SUV born directly from BMW M, armed with a 650 HP hybrid engine, is here to step up its game more than ever.
In this recent era in which BMW has considerably expanded its range of electrified vehicles and SUVs in addition to showing a veritable arsenal of BMW M sports models. Well then The Bavarian company has put all these ingredients in a cocktail shaker and the result is simply called the BMW XM..
Inspired by the concept which combined all these keys in a single package to create a true flagship of the brand, the so-called BMW Concept XM, there is no doubt that we are dealing with a special model, Born from scratch with the M seal, something we haven't seen at least since the original BMW M1.
This is a great SUV sports car with plug-in hybrid mechanics 653 hp with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, ingredients to go toe-to-toe with even the highest versions of the Porsche Cayenne, among other things because it has been developed including intense days of testing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
The final images confirm an appearance as similar to the concept of the same name as we expected. The only notable differences are in the shape of the grille, which is somewhat smaller and squarer, and in the headlights, which are more rectangular and have the double format already seen in models such as the BMW X7.
The new formula of optics, already released in the highest range BMW models such as the recently released BMW 7 Series and X7, is one of the most striking design notes on the XM. While Its wheels, up to 23 inches, take the cake., as well as its two pairs of hexagonal exhaust outlets arranged vertically, details that enhance the figure of this SUV measuring 5.11 metres long by 2.01 metres wide and 1.76 metres high. The dimensions are very similar to those of the X7 but unlike the latter, The XM can only have five seats and a 527-litre boot.
But as the new M flagship, this model also presents chilling figures. Specifically, we are talking about a powertrain hybrid plug-in consisting of a 4.4-liter V8 gasoline engine associated with an electric system with which it reaches a total power of 653 hp and a maximum torque of 800 Nm. A 748 hp version will be available later, both paired with the M xDrive 4×4 system. The XM also features a specific chassis with stiffer dampers, active anti-roll bars, and a four-wheel steering system to improve cornering agility.
This chassis called M Professional is associated with the specific M brake system and comes with a almost perfect 50:50 weight distribution.
Performance figures reflect acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a self-limited top speed of 250 km/h (270 km/h optional). Outstanding figures for a 2,785-kilogram car that also claims a 80 km WLTP electric range which will allow us to offer not only sporty driving, but also a much more relaxed and quieter side.
The new BMW XM was presented today, September 28th as The culmination of the 50th anniversary celebrations of BMW M, while its production will start in December of this year.
While its range and prices for the Spanish market are still unknown, the only certain thing is that it will be offered with four interior trims, a standard Harman Kardon sound system, and an infotainment system with the manufacturer's most advanced operating system, the 8.0 operating system, consisting of a 12.3-inch digital dashboard and a 14.9-inch central screen.
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