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  • <p>BMW M ventures into new territory with its 644-hp plug-in-hybrid SUV flagship, the <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/xm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:2023 XM;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">2023 XM</a>. Yet despite this $159,995 SUV's broad spectrum of talents, its complicated design hinders its abilities as both a luxury vehicle and a performance machine.</p><p><a class="link " href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/2023-bmw-xm-drive" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:read the full review;elm:context_link;itc:0">read the full review</a></p>
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    BMW M ventures into new territory with its 644-hp plug-in-hybrid SUV flagship, the 2023 XM. Yet despite this $159,995 SUV's broad spectrum of talents, its complicated design hinders its abilities as both a luxury vehicle and a performance machine.

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  • <p>The new XM is the most powerful and expensive SUV in BMW's lineup, sporting a base price of $159,995. </p>
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    The new XM is the most powerful and expensive SUV in BMW's lineup, sporting a base price of $159,995.

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  • <p>Motivating the XM is a plug-in-hybrid powertrain that combines a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 with an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission. Combined output is 644 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. </p>
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    Motivating the XM is a plug-in-hybrid powertrain that combines a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 with an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission. Combined output is 644 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque.

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  • <p>Powerful though its V-8 may be, the XM's stacked tailpipes emit a raspy exhaust note more befitting a V-6. </p>
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    Powerful though its V-8 may be, the XM's stacked tailpipes emit a raspy exhaust note more befitting a V-6.

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  • <p>A lithium-ion battery with 19.2 kWh of usable capacity resides in the XM's floor and should provide an estimated 30 miles of electric range. </p>
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    A lithium-ion battery with 19.2 kWh of usable capacity resides in the XM's floor and should provide an estimated 30 miles of electric range.

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  • <p>The XM's interior is beautifully crafted and is available in four design themes, several of which offer boldly contrasting color-and-trim combinations. </p>
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    The XM's interior is beautifully crafted and is available in four design themes, several of which offer boldly contrasting color-and-trim combinations.

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  • <p>The XM comes standard with nearly every luxury feature and driver aid in BMW's toy box, from heated armrests to the latest curved-screen infotainment display. </p>
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    The XM comes standard with nearly every luxury feature and driver aid in BMW's toy box, from heated armrests to the latest curved-screen infotainment display.

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  • <p>BMW refers to the XM's spacious back seat as an M Lounge, though it's missing several of the key amenities, such as seat adjustability or window shades, found in lesser luxury vehicles. </p>
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    BMW refers to the XM's spacious back seat as an M Lounge, though it's missing several of the key amenities, such as seat adjustability or window shades, found in lesser luxury vehicles.

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  • <p>The BMW XM drives quite well for something that weighs an estimated 6100 pounds. But we found its coil springs return a busy ride quality that's at odds with its luxury elements. </p>
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    The BMW XM drives quite well for something that weighs an estimated 6100 pounds. But we found its coil springs return a busy ride quality that's at odds with its luxury elements.

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  • <p>Big 23-inch wheels wrapped with summer tires are standard on the XM, with 22-inchers an option. All-season tires are not offered. </p>
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    Big 23-inch wheels wrapped with summer tires are standard on the XM, with 22-inchers an option. All-season tires are not offered.

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  • <p>A highlight of the XM's interior is its its headliner, which is sculpted with a 3D geometric pattern and ringed by ambient lighting. </p>
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    A highlight of the XM's interior is its its headliner, which is sculpted with a 3D geometric pattern and ringed by ambient lighting.

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<p>BMW M ventures into new territory with its 644-hp plug-in-hybrid SUV flagship, the <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/xm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:2023 XM;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">2023 XM</a>. Yet despite this $159,995 SUV's broad spectrum of talents, its complicated design hinders its abilities as both a luxury vehicle and a performance machine.</p><p><a class="link " href="https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/2023-bmw-xm-drive" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:read the full review;elm:context_link;itc:0">read the full review</a></p>
<p>The new XM is the most powerful and expensive SUV in BMW's lineup, sporting a base price of $159,995. </p>
<p>Motivating the XM is a plug-in-hybrid powertrain that combines a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 with an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission. Combined output is 644 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. </p>
<p>Powerful though its V-8 may be, the XM's stacked tailpipes emit a raspy exhaust note more befitting a V-6. </p>
<p>A lithium-ion battery with 19.2 kWh of usable capacity resides in the XM's floor and should provide an estimated 30 miles of electric range. </p>
<p>The XM's interior is beautifully crafted and is available in four design themes, several of which offer boldly contrasting color-and-trim combinations. </p>
<p>The XM comes standard with nearly every luxury feature and driver aid in BMW's toy box, from heated armrests to the latest curved-screen infotainment display. </p>
<p>BMW refers to the XM's spacious back seat as an M Lounge, though it's missing several of the key amenities, such as seat adjustability or window shades, found in lesser luxury vehicles. </p>
<p>The BMW XM drives quite well for something that weighs an estimated 6100 pounds. But we found its coil springs return a busy ride quality that's at odds with its luxury elements. </p>
<p>Big 23-inch wheels wrapped with summer tires are standard on the XM, with 22-inchers an option. All-season tires are not offered. </p>
<p>A highlight of the XM's interior is its its headliner, which is sculpted with a 3D geometric pattern and ringed by ambient lighting. </p>
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Exterior and interior images of the 2023 BMW XM, the performance division's plug-in-hybrid SUV flagship.

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