New BMW XM Driven - What were M Thinking?!

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The last PURE #bmwm model, was the legendary M1. Wedge shaped sports car, focusing on the sporting heritage of #BMW M. #THEXM, is the first purely BMW M model since that cat. Born solely in Munich, with no standard BMW version, it’s a really strange car to make M only… Being a huge luxury SUV, that’s seemingly much slower than the X5M.

This is also the first Hybrid M car, so BMW link the car to their BMW Hybrid V8 race car - but we all know it was an inevitable move, given the industry, and where AMG and Porsche have gone with their hybrids.

So the XM features V8 Hybrid Power, and it’s important because something like this may end up in the next M5!

The system consists of an updated 4.4 V8 engine with 489HP,  and a battery powering the Electric motor adding 197HP - so a total output of 653BHP, and 800nm.

The tech is the latest 5th Gen BMW Hybrid tech - like new IX and i7 etc, and pairs the V8 with a Permanently excited synchronous motor inserted inside the 8 Speed - BMW M developed an extra pre gearing stage between the two, allowing the unit to give much more power in a much smaller unit - impressive! The 25.7 kw battery is good for over 50 miles of sole electric drive too, but takes 4 hours to charge at 7kw.

All the power goes to the M xDrive which sprints at a sluggish 4.3 Seconds - since this car is well over 300kg heavier than the X5M! Some we will discuss, and something the XM red label may fix… 🌶️

Suspension features Active engine mounts, and the M adaptive pro  set up with electronic dampers and anti roll system. And finally, Rear wheel steering which they call “integral active steering”.

Inside features the super looking “M Lounge” - a bespoke rear seat arrangement with back tests that extend to the side, and a closed roof with lighting animations.
If you spec it right, you’ll get Vintage leathers and materials, and it all looks rather special.

Hans Zimmer Iconic Sounds add to the V8 sound when forcing hybrid, and the rest of the front is very reminiscent of the X5 and X6.

Topping the range will be the BMW XM LABEL RED - the most powerful BMW M model ever made at 748 hp and 1,000 Nm. Again, a strange proposition.

But this car really confuses me: why is a pure M car looking to be the slowest and least dynamic of the range? Are they aiming for G Wagon and Urus? Can it ever hope to achieve that level of heritage and lifestyle appeal? Let’s try and answer some of these questions!


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