Munich/Cannes. Glittering movie premieres, stars gracing the red carpet and a high-performance vehicle that looks like nothing else: this is the ##Cannes Film Festival## and yesterday it hosted the world premiere of the ##BMW XM Mystique Allure##. This one-off creation is based on the first high-performance sports car from ##BMW M GmbH## powered by the ##M HYBRID## drive system. Blending progressive luxury with extravagant looks, it is inspired by British supermodel ##Naomi Campbell##, was designed using exclusive materials from the world of haute couture and has a unique soundtrack devised in cooperation with film score composer Hans Zimmer.

The BMW XM Mystique Allure is the latest product of the collaboration between BMW and Naomi Campbell. The partnership took its first steps last year with the “Dare to be You” launch campaign for the ##BMW XM##, which puts the confidence to be yourself and go your own way at centre stage.

The BMW XM Mystique Allure and Naomi Campbell: making a grand entrance at Cannes.

The 77th Cannes Film Festival was the ideal choice of setting for the world premiere of the BMW XM Mystique Allure. Against the stunning backdrop of the French portside resort, Naomi Campbell presented the one-of-a-kind creation inspired by her to an audience of selected guests, before making her way in the car to the red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. “Witnessing BMW's vision for the BMW XM Mystique Allure come to life has been truly incredible,” says Naomi. “I feel deeply honoured to have sparked the inspiration for their first-ever high-fashion show car, which stands as a unique masterpiece in every aspect.”

This is the third year in succession that BMW has stepped up as Official Automotive Partner of the Cannes Film Festival. And it will lay on an exclusive shuttle service of more than 200 vehicles – among them the all-electric BMW i7, BMW iX and BMW i5, and the plug-in-hybrid BMW XM – to give participants and guests at the event the experience of locally emission-free premium mobility.

First BMW designed with high-fashion materials.

The BMW XM Mystique Allure is the first vehicle in the brand’s history to be designed using materials from the high fashion industry. This unusual tie-up showcases the BMW XM in a whole new light: expressive, avant-garde – and stylish and luxurious in equal measure.

Inspired by Naomi’s favourite colour, the vehicle’s exterior boasts a deeply saturated ultramarine shade, accentuated by a lustrous matte finish. A contemporary translation of high-fashion materials from luxury textile manufacturers, the design seamlessly brings the inside to the outside, featuring rich velvet and shimmering Frozen metallic sequins casting hues ranging from intense violet to deep ultramarine.

The iridescent surfaces were created with precise handcraftsmanship and a fine eye for detail. They take their cues from the eye-catching geometric forms of the BMW XM and bring a special visual richness to the car’s extrovert aesthetic. The design of the BMW XM Mystique Allure provides a meeting point for high performance and haute couture, and paints a unique picture of progressive luxury that continues into the interior. All of the surfaces inside the car, including the M Lounge in the rear, are covered in purple velvet.

BMW IconicSounds Electric: exclusive driving sound from the collaboration with Hans Zimmer.

The bold appearance of the BMW XM Mystique Allure is complemented by an acoustic character also very much its own. At its heart is a bespoke adaptation of the BMW IconicSounds Electric developed as part of the collaboration between BMW Group Sound Design and film score composer Hans Zimmer.

The driving track created for the Naomi Campbell-inspired one-off projects the supreme confidence of the car’s exterior design onto the soundscape of locally emission-free driving. In the M HYBRID drive system’s all-electric operating mode, every movement of the accelerator is accompanied by an emotionally engaging sound that authentically represents the car’s outstanding performance and magnetic visual allure.

The BMW XM: the most powerful series-produced model from BMW M GmbH.

The BMW XM is the first model since the legendary BMW M1 to be conceived solely as a standalone high-performance car from BMW M GmbH. It blends dynamic potency with innovative luxury and an enticingly extravagant design composed of muscular proportions and powerful contours. Two-piece split headlight units, Iconic Glow contour lighting for the BMW kidney grille, accent bands along the sides of the car, light-alloy wheels up to 23 inches in size and the vertically stacked and hexagonally formed pairs of exhaust tailpipes integrated into the rear apron ensure the exterior of the XM has an inimitable visual presence.

The BMW XM is also breaking new ground with its M HYBRID system, which has made the XM the first high-performance car from BMW M GmbH to feature an electrified drive system. In BMW XM Label Red form (electric power and petrol consumption – weighted, combined: 33.5 kWh/100 km and 2.0 l/100 km [141.2 mpg imp]; CO₂ emissions – weighted, combined: 45 g/km (WLTP); fuel consumption with discharged battery: 12.9 l/100 km [21.9 mpg imp] as per WLTP; CO₂ classes: with discharged battery G; weighted, combined B), the plug-in hybrid model – with its maximum output of 550 kW/748 hp – is also the most powerful series-produced, road-legal car yet produced by BMW M GmbH.

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Official fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, electric power consumption and electric range figures were determined based on the prescribed measurement procedure in accordance with European Regulation (EC) 2007/715 in the version applicable. Where a range is shown, the WLTP figures take into account the impact of any optional extras
Only official figures based on the WLTP procedure are available for new models that have been type tested since 01.01.2021. In addition, according to EU Regulation 2022/195, the NEDC values will no longer be included in the EC certificates of conformity as of 01.01.2023. Further information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures can also be found at www.bmw.de/wltp.
Further information on official fuel consumption figures and specific CO₂ emission values of new passenger cars is included in the following guideline: 'Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen and den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen' (Guide to the fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained free of charge from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1. 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2.

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Munich/Indio. Bursting with colour, fizzing with energy and overflowing with confidence: the exhilarating atmosphere of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in California and the spectacular landscape and architecture of the Coachella Valley provide the ideal setting in which to showcase the unique design of the BMW XM to stunning effect. With its dynamic lines, expansive surfaces, muscular proportions and sharp edges, the first electrified high-performance model from BMW M GmbH exudes presence and confidence. And the visually impactful design of the Sports Activity Vehicle gains even greater intensity with the addition of exclusive BMW Individual special paint finishes.

Colour shades including BMW Individual Urban Green, BMW Individual Petrol Mica metallic, BMW Individual Anglesey Green metallic and BMW Individual Sepia metallic give the extravagance of the BMW XM a very personal note. This visually imposing spectrum of colours – all beguiling shimmer effects and arresting deep gloss – provide a dynamic counterpoint to the spectacular desert landscape and modern take on mid-century architecture that give the Coachella Valley its inimitable aura.

Collaboration with co-creators produces emotionally engaging images with a unique aesthetic.

An international and diverse team of artists, creatives and sportspeople like Icelandic actor and former professional footballer Rúrik Gíslason, German rapper Badmómzjay and TikTok luminary Lena Mantler feed off the unique vibe and the easy glamour of the Valley to inspire each other, build multimedia content for their social media channels and frame the BMW XM in a new light. The line-up of international stars is joined by a broader circle of key opinion leaders from the worlds of music, art and sport – the likes of Jon Batiste, Yusra Mardini, Nemanja Gasic, Chase Hudson, ARTLANTA, Chris Brickley and Gashi.

2024 sees BMW and Coachella partnering up for the sixth time. Through its cultural engagement, the Bavarian premium carmaker seeks to engage with up-and-coming creatives at the cutting edge and influential key opinion leaders from various spheres, while also offering a platform for co-creators to express themselves with full authenticity. Photo and video sessions are both on the agenda at Coachella, with locations in the festival’s immediate surroundings and beyond sure to inspire some amazing work.

Located to the east of Los Angeles, the Coachella Valley is known for its scenically captivating contrast of rugged desert landscape and green oases dotted with date palms. As well as its numerous dapper cafés and bars, the character of the Valley is shaped most prominently by modern villas in an expansive bungalow style. The iconic architecture here and the proximity to unspoilt nature provide a canvas for photos and video with an incomparable aesthetic and create the perfect backdrop for a progressive vehicle like the BMW XM.

BMW XM: Poster boy for the successful combination of luxurious high performance and electrification.

With its confident use of form, extremely comfortable interior and advanced plug-in hybrid drive system, the BMW XM represents the optimal combination of luxury, high performance and electrification. Depending on the model variant, its M HYBRID system uses a powerful six-cylinder in-line engine or a punchy petrol V8. Add the adaptive M suspension Professional and M xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system with M Sport differential (both standard) to the mix and the BMW XM serves up potent dynamics and eye-catching figures for the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint.

With its bold exterior design, the BMW XM also makes a big statement for individual lifestyle, the high-quality BMW Individual special paint finishes increasing the scope for personalisation further still. All BMW Individual special paint finishes are applied in a separate manufacturing process – with a higher proportion of the work carried out by hand – and benefit from an ultra-precise surface treatment. This meticulous finish ensures an impressive depth of colour and exceptional lustre.

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Singapore. BMW Asia today launched the first-ever BMW XM, a BMW M original with a unique character and an expressive appearance. Developed fully independently with no conceptual baseline found in the BMW model range, this high-performance car dressed in Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) clothing brings together cutting-edge drive system technology with a spectacular vehicle concept. The newly developed M HYBRID drive system, an extravagant design, and the progressive luxury ambience inside the BMW XM come together to create a fresh interpretation of the SAV concept for the high-performance segment that opens up that inimitable M feeling to new target groups and markets.

“The BMW XM makes a strong statement from the moment you lay eyes on it. It is the epitome of luxury, extravagance, and breathtaking performance,” said Mr. Lars Nielsen, Managing Director of BMW Asia. “It is made for those who are unconventional, courageous, expressive, and desire the utmost in excellence and luxury. This SAV heralds a new era in terms of drive technology and driving experience to astound all BMW M fans.”

The BMW XM shares its drive concept of an eight-cylinder combustion engine supported by an electric motor with the newly developed endurance racing car from BMW M Motorsport – the BMW M Hybrid V8. The BMW XM is also the first BMW M original since the BMW M1. Precisely crafted flourishes in the exterior design of the high-performance SAV recall the legendary mid-engined sports car. The BMW XM began production at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022.

M HYBRID drive system – the first plug-in hybrid drive system from BMW M.

The M HYBRID drive system in the BMW XM fuses future-focused qualities with traditional virtues. It enriches the BMW XM’s performance characteristics with an even faster power delivery and significantly improved efficiency. The drive system is underpinned by a newly developed, classically high-revving V8 engine with cutting-edge M TwinPower Turbo technology – the 4.4-litre unit features a cross-bank exhaust manifold and an optimised oil separation process. The BMW XM delivers an overall system output of 653 hp (generated by the combination of the V8 combustion engine with up to 489 hp and the electric drive system with up to 197 hp).

The eight-cylinder engine is assisted in its task by an electric motor, a product from fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, integrated into a newly developed eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. The permanently excited synchronous motor not only provides an electric boost effect under acceleration – it also performs a supporting role in the BMW XM under steady loads, helping to significantly increase the efficiency of the combustion engine. The motor’s propulsive power is instantly on tap when pulling away, delivering unhesitating response to every movement of the accelerator. The M HYBRID drive system produces maximum overall torque of 800 Nm (engine with up to 650 Nm combined with electric motor developing up to 280 Nm). A pre-gearing stage increases the electric motor’s effective maximum torque to 450 Nm at the transmission input.

The M Steptronic transmission enables fully automatic gear changes as well as manual shifting with sequential gear selection. It also has a Launch Control function to enable traction-optimised acceleration off the line with maximum dynamism. The engine control unit governs both the release logic of the Launch Control and the slip-optimised limitation of drive torque.

One engine, one electric motor, three operating modes, four driven wheels.

The intelligently managed interplay between engine and motor delivers a well-resolved performance experience worthy of the M badge in all driving situations. It is defined by an immense build-up of power that begins instantaneously and is sustained throughout the rev range.

The BMW XM sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, accompanied by an energy-charged soundtrack of rare emotional appeal for an eight-cylinder unit. This originates from its sports exhaust system featuring electronically controlled, continuously adjustable flaps and hexagonal dual tailpipes arranged one above the other for the first time on a BMW M model. To deliver an authentic driving experience and the most direct feedback possible for the driver, the emotionally engaging drive sound is also channeled into the cabin via the audio system. Two engine mounts have been employed to prevent vibrations from the drive system making it through to the body and the interior of the BMW XM. These mounts connect the drive system with the front axle subframe and the body. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, rising to 270 km/h if the optional M Driver’s Package is specified.

The M Hybrid button on the centre console is used to select one of three operating modes, including an ELECTRIC setting for cruising with zero local emissions at speeds of up to 140 km/h and over a maximum distance of 82 – 88 km in the WLTP cycle. This is thanks to the lithium-ion high-voltage battery mounted in the car’s underbody and the 25.7 kWh of usable energy it provides. The Combined Charging Unit in the BMW XM enables AC charging at up to 7.4 kW, allowing the high-voltage battery to be replenished from zero to 100 per cent charge in 4h15 hours. The Combined Charging Unit also acts as a voltage transformer to supply the 12V electrical system.

The BMW IconicSounds Electric package, developed in a collaboration between the BMW Group and film score composer Hans Zimmer, also create a suitable backing track for the electric motor’s power delivery. The M-specific electric drive sound provides authentic feedback to every movement of the accelerator pedal when driving in the locally emission-free operating mode. If the Sport or Sport Plus setting is selected while the drive system is operating in HYBRID mode, a boost sound will underline the electrical assistance being provided to the combustion engine.

The power generated by the drive duo is channelled to the road via the all-wheel-drive system M xDrive. This system splits the power generated by the combustion engine and electric motor between all four wheels precisely, quickly, and as required at all times. The M xDrive has a rear-biased setup which is particularly noticeable in 4WD Sport mode. Drivers can also select 4WD Sand mode, which has been conceived specifically for driving over dunes and similar surfaces.

Building on the work of the M xDrive system is an electronically controlled differential lock in the rear axle, which further enhances traction, agility, and directional stability. The M Sport differential brings a need-based and fully variable distribution of drive torque between the left and right rear wheels. This helps to plant drive power firmly on the road with minimal losses, especially when the car is being pushed hard or has less grip on one side. Shifting power to the wheel on the outside of the corner nips understeer in the bud without the need for any brake inputs.

Exceptional precision in chassis technology delivers model-defining poise and authority.

The chassis technology on board the BMW XM has been engineered and tuned to span a broad repertoire – from the dynamic prowess of a high-performance car through to excellent ride comfort. The unique blend of driving pleasure and well-being served up by the BMW XM cabin is mirrored by the driving experience on offer with a nearly perfect 50:50 weight distribution. Drivers can also customise the vehicle settings via the M Setup menu.

The chassis design comprises a double-wishbone front axle and a five-link rear axle with specially tuned kinematic and elastokinematic properties. The BMW XM comes as standard with adaptive M suspension Professional including electronically controlled dampers and active roll stabilisation with 48V electric motors and Active Roll Control. The M Sport brakes work in tandem with an integrated braking system that presents the driver with two pedal feel settings configurable in the M Setup menu – the driver can choose between a more comfort-oriented or very direct execution of brake pedal inputs.

A bespoke driving experience at the touch of a button.

The control panel on the centre console of the BMW XM features a model-specific array of buttons for personalising the driving experience in a variety of ways. For the first time, this includes the M Hybrid button, which is used to select the desired operating mode for the drive system. Drivers can choose between HYBRID, ELECTRIC and eCONTROL modes. There is also the Setup button providing direct access to the configuration settings for the drive system, chassis, steering, braking system, M xDrive, and level of braking energy recuperation.

Another button is used to select M Mode. When drivers switch from the default Road setting to Sport, interventions from the driver assistance systems are restricted to just the essential functions required for sporty driving, as is the content shown in the information display. Two individually configured vehicle setups can be stored together with the preferred settings for the M HYBRID system’s operating mode, the engine note, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and the transmission’s shift characteristics, and then called up using the M1 and M2 buttons on the steering wheel.

Distinctive design as expression of presence and performance.

The exterior design of the BMW XM is a statement of exclusivity, presence, and performance. The proportions of a modern SAV, M-typical design cues, a rejigged interpretation of the front-end look created for BMW’s luxury-segment models, and a host of distinctive accents give the XM a singularly extroverted aura.

The exterior dimensions of the BMW XM underscore its impressive visual impact. The car’s body measures 5,110 mm in length, with a wheelbase of 3,105 mm. At a width of 2,005 mm, the BMW XM is wider than any other model in BMW’s model range, and the SAV stands at 1,755 mm tall. The unusually wide tracks (1,726 mm at the front axle and 1,690 mm at the rear) feed into the unshakable roadholding and dynamic cornering potency of this high-performance vehicle.

With large, clearly designed surfaces including a small number of short, structure-giving lines, the exterior design of the BMW XM references BMW’s modern design language. Headlights split into two separate units, a BMW kidney grille with gold-coloured surrounds and continuous contour lighting, as well as large air intakes are the defining features of the front end. The Adaptive LED headlights have its light functions split into two separate areas – the daytime driving lights, side lights, and turn indicators are integrated into the ultra-slim, crisply contoured upper elements, while the low-beam and high-beam headlights are positioned deep in the front apron. Horizontal grille bars are present as a hallmark feature of high-performance sports cars from BMW M GmbH, while the double surrounds of the kidneys emphasise their octagonal contours particularly vividly.

The surface design of the powerfully sculpted bonnet also picks up on the contours of the high-rising BMW M kidney grille. Out of this emerges sharply cut flanks, a pair of power domes and a central indent, at the front of which is the BMW logo. This expressive surface treatment is complemented by optimised bonnet geometry, which enhances outward visibility when parking and manoeuvring. The “XM” lettering in the left-hand kidney element and particularly large air intakes in the lower section of the front apron signal the car’s

exclusive character and the power of its drive system. In customary M fashion, airflow is channelled precisely as needed to cool the drive system, transmission and brakes.

Moving round to the side, an accent band available in Gold or Black High Gloss is reminiscent of the black strip running along the body of the BMW M1. The heavily raked windscreen and long roofline – which swoops down smoothly as it approaches the rear of the car – clearly emphasise the of the silhouette. Its sporting aura is further accentuated by a side window graphic that tapers markedly towards the rear and the powerful D-pillars. Borders finished in Black high-gloss along the lower edges of the body and around the wheel arches underscore the considerable ground clearance offered by the BMW XM and its rugged charisma. The M exterior mirrors have a highly distinctive design with aerodynamically optimised contouring. The mirror caps and bases are painted in Black.

Over at the rear, the flat, near-seamlessly fitted rear window and prominently flared wheel arches accentuate the width and powerful stature of the BMW XM. Further nods to the past come in the form of the two BMW logos laser-engraved into the rear window, as well as the eye-catching louvred structure of the sculptural rear lights that jut out strikingly from the body. Like the turn indicators, the uniform red of the rear lights only becomes visible through the dark lens covers when they are switched on. Three diagonal light strips on the flanks reference the style of the BMW M GmbH brand logo and, with their louvred structure, also recall the rear view of the BMW M1. Fitted with 23” M light-alloy wheels with mixed tyres as standard in Singapore, the BMW XM boasts a highly distinctive wheel design in the star spoke style 923 M Bicolour in Jet Black or Night Gold.

Interior: driver-focused cockpit, luxurious M Lounge in the rear.

The expressive style of the BMW XM’s exterior design continues inside the cabin. The cockpit and front seats are designed entirely around an active driving experience. The lines and surfaces of the instrument panel, centre console, seats, and door trim panels create a powerful geometry around both the driver and front passenger seats. Standard specification includes M multifunction seats, knee pads, and a model-specific M leather steering wheel, along with M-specific graphics including shift lights for the BMW Curved Display and BMW Head-Up Display.

At the rear, a generous feeling of space, high-quality materials, and extravagant design transform the second row of the BMW XM into an exclusive M Lounge. Three-dimensional diamond quilting that also extends into the door trim panels, diamond-shaped contours on the upper section of the backrest and integral head restraints give the rear seats a modern and sporty appearance. The sides of the backrests extend well into the door trim panels, and specially designed cushions with quilted Alcanatara covers offer passengers luxurious levels of comfort. Ambient lighting, four-zone automatic climate control, and the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with 1,500-watt amplifier are all standard features in Singapore. The BMW XM also features an ample load capacity of 527 litres in the rear, extending to a maximum of 1,820 litres.

There is a choice of four different trims for customising the interior, as well as a new Coffee Brown Vintage leather for the upper sections of the instrument panel and door panels. Soft nappa leather is used here for the first time, a special finishing process deliberately emphasising its natural characteristics rather than concealing them. The vintage look created by this process discreetly highlights creases, scars, insect bites or rough areas, for example, as character-giving design elements of the material. As well as authentically celebrating leather as a natural product, this also ensures maximum individuality, as every interior trim crafted from Vintage leather has its own unique visual details that set it apart as one of a kind.

The sculptural headliner of the BMW XM is a rare discovery. The three-dimensional prism structure of its Alcantara surface and discreet illumination give the interior a particularly extravagant and progressive flavour. The visually striking headliner relief also optimises the acoustic shielding offered by the cabin. The headliner is bordered in the style of a photo mount by more Alcantara surfaces – in the same colour as the car’s interior – that reach all the way to the front, rear and side window areas. Fibre-optic light guides containing 100 LED units are integrated into the headliner’s “photo mount” border to enable constant or dynamic light effects within its sculptural design, depending on the situation and selected driving mode.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional and Head-Up Display as standard.

The BMW XM comes as standard with BMW Live Cockpit Professional, which brings with it an M-specific version of the latest-generation multi-sensory vehicle experience BMW iDrive. Based on BMW Operating System 8, it comprises a BMW Curved Display formed by a 12.3-inch information display and a control display with a screen diagonal of 14.9 inches. M-specific display content gives added impact to the design of the BMW XM cockpit with its strong emphasis on performance and focused driving pleasure. The new display grouping and the ever-expanding capabilities of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant mean the new BMW iDrive has been deliberately geared towards touch operation and gesture control as well as dialogue using natural language. The iDrive Controller and multifunction buttons on the steering wheel are additionally joined in the standard specification roster by the BMW Head-Up Display and BMW gesture control.

The cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system is another feature of BMW Live Cockpit Professional. The standard-offer BMW Digital Key Plus enables customers to lock and unlock their new BMW XM with their Apple iPhone by means of security-enhanced ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology without even having to take the phone out of their pocket. Standard wireless smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ lets customers access digital services from the car’s own control/operation system, such as the voice-controlled assistant Siri or Google Assistant, various map apps, music streaming services, and the messaging service WhatsApp. Telephony with wireless charging – another standard feature – enables compatible smartphones to be charged without the need for a cable. The BMW ConnectedDrive Upgrades functionality allows new and improved vehicle functions to be imported into the BMW XM over the air.

Matchless variety of driver assistance systems.

The BMW XM boasts the largest selection of driver assistance systems offered for any high-performance vehicle from BMW M GmbH. The standard-specified Driving Assistant Professional package combines Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function with a host of other features, including the Steering and Lane Control Assistant, traffic light recognition, automatic Speed Limit Assist, and Active Navigation.

Parking Assistant Plus is also included as standard, taking care of parking manoeuvres into and out of spaces either parallel or perpendicular to the road. In addition to the Reversing Assistant this system comprises the functions Parking View, front and rear Panorama View and 3D View.

Personalisation using the BMW ID and My BMW App.

The user experience for BMW XM customers is increasingly personalised thanks to their BMW ID. This can now be used for securely storing personal preferences and settings, and transferring them easily between vehicles. A PIN code can be created or the BMW ID associated with a particular key to prevent other vehicle users from accessing personal data.

The My BMW App acts as a universal digital interface, providing information on the vehicle’s status at any time. And it enables remote operation of functions such as vehicle locating, locking and unlocking the doors or monitoring the car’s immediate vicinity (Remote 3D View). Features also include the ability to send destination addresses from a suitably equipped smartphone to the vehicle’s navigation system.

The first-ever BMW XM is now available for viewing at all authorised dealers.

Additional information enclosed:

1. The first-ever BMW XM price.
2. The first-ever BMW XM specifications.

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1. The first-ever BMW XM price.

2. The first-ever BMW XM specifications.

Drive system

Full-hybrid drive system, drive torque sent by one or both motors to all four wheels via M xDrive.

Max system output: 653 hp.

Max system torque: 800 Nm.

Petrol engine

V8 petrol engine, M TwinPower Turbo technology with cross-bank exhaust manifold: two M TwinScroll turbochargers, indirect charge air cooling, High Precision Injection (maximum injection pressure: 350 bar), VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing.

Effective capacity: 4,395 cc.
Max output: 489 hp at 5,400 - 7,200 rpm.
Max torque: 650 Nm at 21,600 - 5,000 rpm.

Fuel consumption (combined): 1.6 L/100 km

Electric Motor
BMW eDrive technology: synchronous electric motor with pre-gearing stage integrated into eight-speed M Steptronic transmission, generator function for recuperating energy for the high-voltage battery.

Peak output: 197 hp at 7,000 rpm.

Torque: 280 Nm at 100 - 5,500 rpm.

Electric consumption (combined): 30.1 kWh/100 km

Performance

Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 4.3 seconds.

Top speed: 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Top speed (electric): 140 km/h.

Range (electric): 82 - 88 km (WLTP).

Singapore. Following the introduction of the first-ever BMW M3 Touring and new BMW 3 Series at Singapore Motorshow 2023,BMW Asia is continuing its model offensive with the arrival of the first-ever BMW XM in the coming weeks. The BMW XM is a fresh interpretation of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept for the high-performance segment. We speak to Ms. Sarah Lessmann, Product Manager at BMW M GmbH, about what customers can expect from this groundbreaking vehicle.

What makes the BMW XM so special?

The BMW XM is not just the first-ever electrified BMW M high-performance model – it is also the first BMW M purpose-built model since the BMW M1 in the late 70s. We aim to attract a new group of customers with the BMW XM as it boasts an extravagant design with unconventional proportions and pays homage to the legendary mid-engine sports car.

Why didn’t BMW develop a sports car as the next pure M?

The BMW M1 was a perfect fit for its era while the BMW XM is tailor-made for today’s customers. In former times, sports cars were extremely appealing to a broad range of customers and highly relevant for car manufacturers. However, customers around the world today are looking for SAVs/SUVs that deliver practicality and high performance in one luxurious package. These vehicles have the potential to significantly drive growth for car manufacturers moving forward.

What is the newest tech in the BMW XM?

There are so many new things to experience in the BMW XM, but the most significant one for sure is the first-ever M HYBRID System, a powerful combination of a 4.4-litre V8 combustion engine with an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. Offering a total system output of 653hp/800Nm, this system gives drivers the best of both worlds. At the top end of the spectrum, there is the BMW XM LABEL RED – the most powerful BMW M model ever made with 748hp/1,000Nm.

What are the top 3 unique “wow” exterior design elements of the BMW XM?

First and foremost, the design closely aligns with the BMW M1. From the accent band on the side, to the three illuminated diagonal strips in the taillights, to the laser engraved double BMW Logos on the rear window. Other impressive, and unique, aspects of the exterior design can be seen at the rear of the car, with the hexagonal exhaust pipes stacked vertically and the new taillights that extend far into the side, giving the BMW XM a broad presence on the road. Finally, we have the kidney frame, accent band, rear diffusor inlays and 23-inch rims in beautiful and expressive “night gold” that make the BMW XM stand out like no other.

What are the top 3 unique “wow” interior design elements of the BMW XM?

One of my favourites is the three-dimensional prism roof liner – it is illuminated by 100 LED units and is a work of art that captures your attention the moment you step into the vehicle. The exclusive “BMW M Lounge” in the second row provides a generous feeling of space, high-quality materials and extravagant design. This one-piece seating area includes details such as the diamond-shaped structures in the headrests and stitching pattern to convey comfort and luxury. Finally, we have the luxurious vintage leather upholstery covering the door panels and the dashboard – it’s amazing to the touch, making you want to spend more time in the BMW XM than you need to!

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