THE NEW BMW XM 2025

Price :- $162,000

Overview

That big SUV with the angry-looking snout hurtling up the highway in your rearview mirror isn't Peppa Pig's moody older brother but rather the 2025 BMW XM—a plug-in hybrid loaded with both power and luxury but not quite refined enough to compete with the best of its elite class. A twin-turbocharged V-8 combines with the XM's plug-in hybrid system to produce 644 horsepower in standard models and up to 738 in the XM Label version. Our testing of the standard trim returned a 3.4-second sprint to 60 mph, though the XM proved to be less adept at going slow than fast. There's a modestly sized battery pack onboard for when you want to putter around town on electric power alone, which you can do for 29 miles according to our testing. Inside the cabin, the XM is richly adorned, comfortable, and spacious. There's a curved dashboard display up front and all the latest driver-assistance systems are at your disposal. Plus, BMW even includes a set of throw pillows for the back seats. That about sums up the XM: a less-than-perfect mix of poshness and performance in a size-XXL SUV that can run silently or pin you to the seat with a roar from its twin turbo V-8. Exciting for sure, but several other expensive performance SUVs, from BMW's own X7 to the Mercedes-AMG GLS63, do the same thing with more finesse.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

A twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 isn't new to the BMW powertrain portfolio but in the XM it's partnered with an electric motor and a battery pack to create 644 horsepower. The XM uses a coil-spring suspension system that's augmented by adaptive dampers and active anti-roll bars. The resulting ride isn't as compliant and composed as we'd like but in comfort driving mode the is acceptably absorbent. When set to sport, the XM's handling is responsive but the ride gets stiff-legged.

0–60-MPH Times

During our first test drive, we noted the powertrain's immediate punch, and when we got it on our home turf for testing it delivered with a 3.4-second leap to 60 mph. Still, that puts the standard XM at a disadvantage—albeit only a slight one—when compared to other performance SUVs such as the Lamborghini Urus and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, both of which delivered zero-to-60-mph times of 3.2 seconds in our testing.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

The XM's 25.7-kWh battery pack is said to be good for about 30 miles of electric-only range per charge, and we managed to get close in our testing, travelling 29 miles before the battery was depleted. BMW says the XM's onboard charger is capable of juicing the battery at up to 7.4 kW and should be able to charge up to 100 percent in a little over three hours.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Everything about the XM's cabin is high-end, including its optional vintage-look leather upholstery, which was first shown on a concept version of the SUV. The XM's cabin is strictly a two-row affair, and in place of a large panoramic sunroof, the XM can be had with a geometric-patterned faux-suede headliner that features dramatic fiber-optic lighting. An optional audio upgrade adds a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with tweeters that illuminate.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A large, curved display stretches across two-thirds of the dashboard. The display serves as both a digital gauge cluster as well as an on-board infotainment center, and it runs BMW's latest iDrive 8.5 software interface. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and additional features such as SiriusXM satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a premium stereo system are included as well.

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