• Source:JND

German luxury carmaker BMW on Sunday launched its flagship SUV XM in the Indian market at Rs 2.60 crore (ex-showroom). Marking 15 years of operation in India, BMW organised a music fest in Delhi, dubbed as Joy Town. In the two-day event, BMW also rolled out the updated S1000RR and M340i. Here’s all you need to know about the top-of-the-line BMW XM.

Following the release of the BMW M1, BMW has added a new product to its M series and unveiled its flagship SUV. The BMW XM SUV, which uses plug-in hybrid technology, is the first vehicle in the M series.

BMW XM Specifications:

Under the hood, the all-new BMW XM features a 4.4-litre petrol engine with twin-turbo charge, which can churn out a peak power of 644 bhp and 800 Nm of peak torque in collaboration with 8-speed automatic transmission and plug-in hybrid system. Additionally, the car features a 25.7 kW battery pack which allows the SUV to run in electric mode for up to 88 km. Notably, the car can get to a top speed of 250 kmph which can reach 270 kmph if you opt for the M Driver’s Package. Reportedly, the car can do 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.3 seconds.

In terms of charging, BMW claims that every buyer can charge the battery of this car using a dedicated 7.4 kW AC fast charger.

The car features twin LED headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lamps, L-shaped tail lamps also come with LED elements for illumination along with the standard 22-inch alloy wheels. Additionally, the car gets aggressive-looking brake callipers in red colour.

BMW XM Price:

The BMW XM which has been launched as a part of the 50th-anniversary celebration of the M division has been priced at Rs 2.60 crore (ex-showroom). The company has announced that the deliveries of the hatchback would be available starting from May 2023. The car will be available in multiple shades including- Cape York Green, Toronto Red, Mineral White, BMW Individual Dravit Grey, Black Sapphire, Marina Bay Blue, and Carbon Black.