2023 BMW XM Plug-In Hybrid Petrol Electric SUV Launched In India At Rs. 2.60 Crore | V3Cars

Dec 10, 2022, 02:29 PM IST
By Mahesh Yadav
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BMW today launched their flagship SUV, the XM plug-in hybrid petrol electric SUV at Rs. 2.60 crore (ex-showroom). It has a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 petrol engine. The combined power and torque output of the XM stands at 653PS and 800Nm, respectively. The engine alone makes a healthy 489PS of power at 5400rpm. The power output stays flat for up to 7200rpm as this engine revs much higher than a typical petrol engine. The 650Nm of peak torque output of this powertrain comes at 1600rpm and stays out till 5000rpm giving it a lot of pulling power in pretty much any gear.

However, the big highlight of the XM SUV is its electric side. It gets a 29.5kWh battery pack to power an electric motor capable of making a respectable 197PS of power and 280Nm of torque. In the EV mode alone, the XM can drive up to a top speed of 140kmph and cover 80 - 90km with a full charge. Speaking of charging, you don’t have to burn petrol to charge up the battery as it’s a plug-in-hybrid and can be charged in about 4 hours.

2023 bmw xm suv launched in india at rs 2 60 crore

So, for a typical commute, this flagship luxury SUV will drive quieter than any petrol or diesel luxury car without even burning a drop of fuel. But, when you want to take the wheel on a weekend, the XM has enough performance to challenge sportscars and exotics on their own turf. After all, it has a 0 - 100kmph acceleration time of just 4.3 seconds, thanks in part to the 8-speed torque converter automatic and 4-wheel drivetrain.

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2023 bmw xm suv launched in india at rs 2 60 crore

This combination of personalities makes the XM a great choice for buyers who want a car, which is not only sensational to drive but also great to chauffeur you around. The BMW XM’s design helps it stand out but it also has a road presence of a luxury barge measuring 5110mm long, 2005mm wide and 1755mm tall. To put things into perspective, any car measuring around 5 metres long is already absurdly big and the XM is even bigger.

The BMW XM has the following notable features:

Exclusive M model after the M1
BMW kidney grille w/ lights
21-inch alloy wheels
BMW curved display
14.9-inch touchscreen
12.3-inch colour LCD instrument cluster
Head-up display

The BMW XM competes with some exotic and uber-luxury SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS, Land Rover Range Rover, Lamborghini Urus and Audi RS Q8.

2023 bmw xm suv launched in india at rs 2 60 crore

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

At V3Cars, Mahesh turns this lens into clear and engaging reports. He uncovers telling details, evaluates cars beyond the obvious and brings fresh angles to automotive conversations so readers learn to appreciate the charm of machines that deserve more attention.

Over the years Mahesh has built a keen eye for spotting vehicles that punch above their weight. His appreciation for clever engineering, value-driven design and inventive thinking shapes how he evaluates products and helps him surface stories others miss.

Mahesh wears the all-rounder hat at V3Cars, blending writing and motor vehicles — cars as well as motorcycles — into a single passion. He is drawn to compact, quirky and underrated machines that are full of character and a few lovable annoyances. It is no surprise that the Multix, Nano, Comet, Windsor and Navi rank high on his list of favourites.

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