BMW Australia confirms the BMW XM plug-in hybrid V8 is expected in the first half of next year.
The plug-in hybrid drive system brings together a newly developed 4.4-litre M TwinPower V8 engine and electric motor to deliver 480kW and 800Nm.
It’s the first BMW M car with an electrified drive system and the first standalone model developed by BMW’s high-performance division since the M1 supercar of 1978 and is priced from $297,900 (including GST and LCT but excluding on-road costs).
The plug-in hybrid drive system brings together a newly developed 4.4-litre M TwinPower V8 engine and electric motor to deliver 480kW and 800Nm and accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 4.3-seconds.
Compact installation of 27.5kWh lithium-ion high-voltage battery in underbody provides constant flow of power even under high loads, with electric driving enabling a 140km/h top speed and 82-88km range.
The Combined Charging Unit in the BMW XM enables AC charging at up to 7.4kW but doesn’t take DC fast charging.
Its M xDrive all-wheel-drive system maximises traction and agility with rear-wheel bias.
It comes with a stack of goodies, including the centre console control panel having buttons for personalising the driving experience – such as the M Hybrid button used to select the desired operating mode for the drive system. Drivers can choose between hybrid, electric and eControl modes.
The BMW Live Cockpit Professional and head-up display are standard.
The XM PHEV will be followed by the XM Label Red – the most powerful BMW M car made with 550kW/1000Nm – set to launch late next year.
Production of the BMW XM will start at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the US in December.
Contact the nearest BMW dealer for all pricing enquiries.
