REVIEW > BMW XM
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REVIEW > BMW XM
THE MOST POWERFUL M CAR EVER MADE
Possibly the most controversial M car to date , the XM SUV indeed makes a huge statement . The XM on the outside looks like Iron Man ’ s secret weapon . The first thing you notice about the car is how enormous it is . The distinctive grille with the BMW XM logo and the beautiful curves and sculpted lines around the car make it one of the most stunning cars I have seen in a while . The XM offers a first-class lounge type of interior with an extremely spacious luxurious feel . The PHEV powertrain hits hard , and the XM can get to 60 in the 4-second range which for a car of this size is impressive .
When you get in the car you are fully aware of the V8 sitting at the front and you know you have the M badge attached to this car which when driving BMWs in the past has given me a sense of suspense and excitement but when you start the XM there is no roar which is slightly disappointing . But saying that this is a plug-in Hybrid so maybe I was getting my hopes up a little .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 61 2023