The 2023 BMW XM is nice to drive, but a confusing proposition.
, not to be based on a more pedestrian offering from BMW. The XM is also the first M car to weave hybrid technology into its drivetrain. It’s a purebred performance machine, through and through... at least that’s what BMW wants you to believe.
The interior is a step above every modern BMW I’ve driven, including the high-end Alpina models. The first thing you see is the funky headliner that BMW describes as a “three-dimensional prism structure.” The backlit, Alcantara-covered display covers the entire length of the roof. Further down you’re greeted to a two-tone vintage leather upholstery that, at least in my test car’s case, was a stunning color combo of Deep Lagoon and Coffee.
Thankfully, the XM’s pure electric mode is more than just a gimmick. The 29.5 kWh battery cluster lives in the floor, and packs enough energy to deliver around 30 miles of all-electric driving range. The e-motor spins through the transmission, which then sends power to all four wheels. Weirdly, you can feel the car rowing through each gear as you accelerate in electric mode. It’s a funny sensation.
I won’t sit here and bad-mouth the XM’s looks. It’s different, interesting, and bold. It’s near impossible to get an elegant SUV into production with today’s safety regulations, so BMW penned something that stands out. The obnoxious front end does everything to convince you that yes, this is a BMW, and it’s angry. The optional gold trim, which surrounds the kidney grilles and trails the length of either side, is ostentatious and fun. Those chromed-out 23-inch wheels are standard.
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