The BMW XM is an M car like you’ve never seen before, and here’s why it’s worthy of the legendary M badge

SINGAPORE

The world of BMW M is filled with legendary names and icons, like the BMW M3 and M5, cars that have built solid reputations for luxury performance and high speed capabilities through the decades. BMW M cars represent the pinnacle of motoring excellence, by setting the benchmark and leading the way at the forefront of automotive performance.

The new BMW XM though, takes things to a whole new level. The first M exclusive BMW model since the BMW M1 coupe from 1978, the XM makes its mark with its robust exterior, spacious and luxurious interior, and game-changing drivetrain. All these culminate into making the XM into not just the most expensive series production BMW to date, but also the most advanced BMW M car yet.

Powering the XM is a 4.4-litre, twin-turbo V8, combined with an electric drive system which alone develops 197 of electric horsepower. Together, the engine and electric motor puts out a colossal 653 horsepower, and yet is able to deliver an official fuel economy figure of just 1.6 litres per 100km. 0-100km/h comes up in a mere 4.3 seconds, and the XM has an all-electric driving range of 88km from its 25.7kWh battery, giving it a near-perfect combination of performance and efficiency.

Inside, the XM’s motorsport-inspired and M-car specific switchgear offers hints of the XM’s immense power, and allows you to feel its dynamism on the open road. The M Lounge concept is designed to create a truly luxurious seating space for passengers in the back seat, with generous legroom and excellent attention to detail with its use of Alcantara and perfectly perforated leather, as well as high performance sports seats and extensive carbon trims.

The highlight of the XM’s cabin however, has to be the textured headliner in Alcantara, lit by 100 LEDs to create a dynamic lighting effect whenever the car is turned on.

It’s a truly eye-dazzling head turner that is guaranteed to awe and delight any passenger.

The XM’s infotainment system uses the latest BMW Operating System 8, with BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (voice control activation), and Remote Software Upgrade, which can send updates over-the-air, and delivers the ultimate convenience to customers as they do not need to send their car to the service centre for system updates.

On the outside, the XM’s bold design has been crafted specially to make it stand out on the road. Its 5.1-metre length and specially-designed 23-inch wheels further accentuates the XM’s visual authority. Its angular and muscular styling makes a strong statement, and lets everyone know that this is an M car like no other.

Put simply, the BMW XM is a car that commands your attention, with its combination of brute performance and ultimate luxury. It moves away from the pure sportiness of the classic BMW M3, and elevates the BMW M experience onto a whole new sphere, with its powerful presence, dynamic drive and extroverted character. And for that reason, the BMW XM deserves its status as the most exclusive BMW ever sold in Singapore.

Book your viewing and test drive now, at BMW Singapore.

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