We Get Up Close To The 2023 BMW XM Plug-In Hybrid SUV | Carscoops carscoops
, which is large, luxurious, and blisteringly quick. While that’s to be expected, the crossover embraces electrification and features an all-new plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Moving down the sides, we can see gloss black cladding and a windscreen that flows into a long sloping roof. The sloping design is echoed in the greenhouse, which is surrounded by an “accent band” that sports XM badging as well as a “fresh imagining of the Hofmeister kink.” The band will undoubtedly prove controversial and I prefer the cleaner design of thePutting personal preferences aside, the XM sports a front fender charging port and standard 23-inch alloy wheels.
There are also Silverstone and Deep Lagoon options, which come paired with contrasting Vintage Coffee Merino leather. The latter has an aged look, thanks to a “special finishing process deliberately emphasizing its natural characteristics rather than concealing them.” While many modern BMWs have a toggle-like shifter, the XM features a traditional gear selector with M badging. It’s joined by a familiar iDrive controller and M-specific switchgear.
Overall, the crossover is exquisitely made and features painstaking attention to detail. The cabin screams premium and virtually everything you touch is either metal or leather, aside from some plastic switchgear.While we didn’t get to drive the XM, it’s notable for being the first plug-in hybrid model from. The powertrain consists of a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine, a 19.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and an electric motor that is integrated into an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission.
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