BMW XM Hybrid Electric SUV Launched In India With An Electric-Only Range

BMW has introduced the XM high performance hybrid electric SUV in India and it is priced at a whopping Rs 2.6 cr ex-showroom which makes it the most expensive BMW SUV. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

This is a plug-in hybrid system which delivers a combined maximum output of 653 hp and maximum torque of 800 Nm. The petrol engine makes 489 hp and a maximum torque of 650 Nm while the electric drive system adds around 197 hp and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

The XM electric hybrid SUV has a V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor along with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The styling is different to any BMW SUV with the huge illuminated BMW M kidney grille and the large intakes as well. There are slim LED lamps along with slim L shaped rear lights. The XM has different 22-inch M light alloy wheels while 23-inch ones are optional. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

Alongside the usual performance features, the XM is also a luxury SUV of sorts with a leather covered dashboard, a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with 20 speakers, a four-zone automatic climate control system and more. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

The performance claims include a 0 -100 km / hr time of just 4.3 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/hr but this increases to 270 km/hr with the optional M Driver’s Package. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

The interior has a 14.9inch BMW Curved Display and a 12.3-inch digital information display behind the steering wheel and BMW Head-up Display. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

The XM comes to India as a CBU which explains the price-tag and the colours on offer are Cape York Green, Toronto Red, Mineral White, BMW Individual Dravit Grey, Black Sapphire, Marina Bay Blue and Carbon Black. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee