BMW XM
Purchase price from $159,600
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Car and Driver
Car and Driver's review of the BMW XM is sharply critical despite acknowledging its impressive bones. The plug-in hybrid powertrain's 644 hp and air-spring suspension deliver a composed, comfortable ride, but the XM fails to justify its $160,000+ price tag. Numb steering, excessive weight (over 6,000 lbs), and an interior that doesn't feel special enough for the segment are major drawbacks. The exterior design is polarizing. While it's a capable, fast SUV with solid EV-only range (up to 30 miles), it lacks the charisma and value of rivals like the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid or Range Rover. The 3.4-second 0–60 run is quick, but the driving experience feels detached. Rating: 3/5 — good but not great.
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MotorTrend
MotorTrend's first test of the XM is measured, acknowledging the heavyweight plug-in hybrid's unique place in BMW's M lineup. The V-8-plus-electric combo delivers strong, seamless power (3.6 sec 0–60, 12.1 sec quarter-mile). The ride is quiet and confident, with surprising body control through sweepers given its 6,100-pound curb weight. However, off-road pretensions are undercut by 23-inch wheels with thin sidewalls, and the center console feels cramped. Interior quality is 'very good, not best-in-class.' Real-world fuel economy in Sport mode dipped to around 15 mpg combined. It's a stunning engineering showcase that competes more with the Lamborghini Urus than any BMW. Rated 3.5 stars, recommended only to hardcore BMW loyalists with deep pockets.
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