BMW XM
The BMW XM is an upcoming full-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW under the BMW M sub-brand.
| BMW XM (G09) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW M |
| Production | 2022 (to commence) |
| Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg) |
| Designer | Ruo-Xiang Huang (exterior designer) Chung Kyo Lee (interior designer) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel drive (xDrive) |
| Platform | Cluster Architecture (CLAR) |
| Related | BMW X7 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Power output | 750 PS (552 kW; 740 hp) (Combined) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV |
Launch and development
BMW provided a preview of the upcoming XM with the showing of the Concept XM on November 30, 2021[1] at the 2021 Art Basel in Miami Beach, Florida.[2] Production of the XM will start in late 2022 at the BMW US Manufacturing Company plant in Greer, South Carolina.[3] BMW signed an agreement with the French manufacturer Citroën in order to be able to use the name "XM" for its vehicle, having been the property of Citroën who used it for the XM produced from 1989 to 2000.[4]
References
- Hugo Quintal (30 November 2021). "BMW XM, un V8 hybride et de l'ADN 100% Motorsport" (in French). Turbo.
- Vanhouche Sébastien (30 November 2021). "Attention les yeux : voici le titanesque BMW Concept XM !" (in French). Vroom.
- "BMW Concept XM : puissance hybride". automobile-sportive.com (in French). 30 November 2021.
- Sébastien Rabatelle (30 November 2021). "BMW Concept XM : le futur sans chevrons". www.actu-automobile.com (in French).
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