Our first drive of the 2023 BMW XM where we tell you about its engineering, specs and first driving impressions.
Accelerating out of hairpins and tight corners gives the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system a chance to shine, and that’s right after the subtle four-wheel steering has already surprised with a quick and stable nosedive into the corner. The XM has a new, model-specific M Sport differential that allows it to take advantage of its copious electric torque, all while accomplishing the same goal of fully variable torque distribution between the left and right rear wheels.
The sum of the XM’s parts really does make it the most fun M SUV, but there are still some faults. Its biggest issue is shifting in the most aggressive manual mode. BMW tuned in walloping jolts with each upshift, and they’re violent enough to remove you from the rhythm you fall into on a good mountain road. Dial it back to the middle Sport and the jolts go away, but shifts aren’t as instant as pulling a paddle.
As you’d expect at a $159,995 base price, there’s no shortage of tech features on hand. We've already
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