THE NEW 2022 BMW XM

 

the XM wears an aggressive design with gaping kidney-shaped grille openings, stacked tailpipes, and a slightly sloped roof that hints at a fastback shape. Under the hood is a 750-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain that gets its muscle from a twin-turbocharged V-8. About 30 miles of electric-only driving should be possible with a fully charged battery

BMW hasn't said how much the XM will cost or how many trim levels it will be offered in, but we're expecting a starting price well above the six-figure mark with the most luxurious models going for even more than that.

A twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 isn't new to the BMW powertrain portfolio, but in the XM it'll be partnered with an electric motor and a battery pack to create a whopping 750 horsepower. BMW hasn't estimated acceleration performance, but with that much power it’s going to be screaming fast. By comparison, rival performance SUVs such as the Lamborghini Urus and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid offer less muscle, but both delivered zero-to-60-mph times of 3.2 seconds at our testing.

 

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

BMW hasn't said how large the XM's battery pack is but the company is estimating about 30 miles of electric-only range per charge. When we find out more about the battery, its charging time, and other hybrid details, we'll update this story with more information.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

While we think the concept's exterior represents a close estimation of what will eventually roll off the line at BMW's manufacturing plant in South Carolina, we expect that several of its posh interior details will not make the jump to production. The geometric headliner, for instance, will probably be replaced with fabric or a panoramic sunroof. We love the vintage leather upholstery and the quilted velvet rear seats, but BMW will likely choose more subdued materials for the final product. 

 

Infotainment and Connectivity

A large, curved display stretches across the dashboard until it meets up with the passenger's grab handle that connects to the center console. The display serves as both a digital gauge cluster as well as on-board infotainment, and we can see BMW's familiar iDrive rotary controller located just right of the shift lever. We're expecting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to be standard, and additional features such as SiriusXM satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and premium stereo system to be included as well.