At the end of last year, BMW presented the XM SUV concept, and even then the Bavarian company said that it would be the first SUV from the M division. That’s exactly what happened, because BMW presented the production edition of this car.

The BMW XM is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine assisted by an electric motor with a total output of 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to both axles via an 8-speed automatic transmission. The car weighs 2,700 kg but that doesn’t stop it from reaching 62 mph in just 4.3 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

Also, BMW announced the arrival of a more powerful version of the XM model that will have around 740 hp (544 kW) and almost 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. This version is announced for next year.

The car is 5110 mm long and has a wheelbase of 3105 mm, just like the BMW X7. It is equipped with lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 25.7 kWh, which ensures a range of up to 88 kilometers (54 miles) without the assistance of an internal combustion engine and a top speed of up to 140 km/h. It’s mounted on a set of 23-inch wheels wrapped in 275/35 (front) and 315/30 (rear) tires.

Production begins at the end of the year at BMW’s plant in the United States.

Source: BMW