The BMW XM represents just a few firsts for the German carmaker’s M division. Along with being the primary standalone M mannequin for the reason that M1, the big SUV can also be the primary M mannequin to characteristic a plug-in hybrid powertrain (M Hybrid) in addition to Integral Lively Steering (rear-wheel steering).
Previous to the Malaysian debut of the XM, our man Hafriz Shah tried out the M division’s newest in Phoenix, the capital of the US state of Arizona, to search out out what it’s prefer to drive. With a complete system output of 653 PS (644 hp or 480 kW) and 800 Nm, the XM will get from 0-100 km/h in simply 4.3 seconds and hit a prime pace of 270 km/h.
That is regardless of its heft, which registers on the dimensions at round 2.7 tonnes. To realize these outputs, the M Hybrid system consists of an S68 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 that’s augmented by an electrical motor, the latter powered by an underfloor-mounted lithium-ion battery with an vitality capability of 25.7 kWh that’s good for as much as 88 km of pure electrical driving.
Hafriz additionally factors out a number of the extra intricate particulars of the SUV, together with cues that pay homage to the M1 in addition to what life is like on the within. After all, the XM’s divisive design can also be touched upon – do you like it or detest it?
The XM is obtainable in two trim ranges right here, each priced at RM1,316,450 on-the-road with out insurance coverage (contains a normal two-year guarantee), or RM1,398,800 with a five-year prolonged guarantee and repair bundle. Given the quantity, it comes fairly totally loaded with gear, as we reported in our launch story final month.
So, watch our assessment of the XM and tell us what you concentrate on it. For the asking worth, would you decide it over different efficiency SUVs out there? Share your ideas with us within the feedback under.
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