Iconic Concierge Fall 2022

INTRODUCING: THE FIRST-EVER BMW XM
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH
but in all these years, the famous M division has
actually only built one car - the iconic M1 supercar from
1978. All other ‘M cars’ have been built around cars
the company had otherwise sold in other forms. The allnew
BMW XM changes it all. Not only is it the brand’s
second-ever dedicated car, it is also the imprint’s firstever
dedicated SUV and the first ‘M’ to deploy a hybrid
powertrain. It is also the most powerful BMW ever
built.
While the looks of the XM have been toned down compared
to the concept car, the aggressive design with its enormous
pair of kidney grilles and narrow two-part headlights is still
unmistakable. BMW enthusiasts will notice several details
reminiscent of the BMW M1, such as the accent trim running
along the body, the BMW logos engraved into the flat rear
window, the roof with its center indent and the eye-catching
louvred structure of the sculptural rear lights.
The expressive style of the XM’s exterior design continues
inside the cabin, available in four different trims with the
option of a new Vintage leather for the upper sections of the
instrument panel and door panels. The sculptural headliner is
quite unique with its three-dimensional prism structure, photo
mount-style border and 100 LED units for illumination.
The M HYBRID drive system in the BMW XM delivers an
overall output of 480 kW/653 hp, combining a 4.4-litre twinturbo
V8 with an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed
M Steptronic transmission. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in
4.3 seconds. If 644 horsepower is not enough, a trim called
Label Red with 735 hp and 735 lb-ft of torque will be added to
the model range later in 2023. Prices start at C$220,000.
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