2026 BMW XM Dimensions, Interior, Price
2026 BMW XM Dimensions, Interior, Price – One of the first vehicles of its sort is the wild-looking 2026 BMW XM. This sub-brand’s vehicles symbolize BMW’s performance apex, and the fact that it’s the first M vehicle with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain is significant. Even though a large, plug-in SUV isn’t exactly what you picture when you think of the legendary M division of BMW, the company has clearly put a lot of thought into making sure this revolutionary super SUV meets all the requirements in an era where electrification is the norm and performance is constantly evolving.
2026 BMW XM Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
The sport seats are supremely comfortable and offer loads of support, but they are so generously bolstered that it can be a bit tricky for shorter people to enter and exit this high-riding SUV. The cabin is roomy for all occupants, and everyone has all the comfort features BMW has to offer.
The biggest issue affecting comfort is how stiffly sprung the XM is. Even in its most relaxed setting every single bump and crack in the road can be felt and heard, so it’s jarring and uncomfortable, which feels unbecoming of a luxury vehicle. The combination of the stiff suspension, massive wheels, and super low-profile performance tires means the XM feels unnecessarily punishing for a vehicle that’s already so compromised. Again, for a sports car, it would be entirely forgivable, but an SUV has to have some semblance of comfort, even if it is an M product. I wish BMW used its incredible air suspension in the XM, which I loved in the gas-powered X7 SUV for its versatility.
2026 BMW XM Specs
The XM is loaded with all the dazzling tech, comfort, and luxury features you’d expect at this price and for a flagship BMW. Everything from massaging and ventilated front seats, seat heaters front and rear, heated front armrests, a head-up display, heated and cooled cup holders, a fancy sound system, customizable ambient lighting, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a drive recorder, parking assistants, a wireless phone charger, and more are included. 2026 BMW XM Dimensions
Engine and Performance
An electric motor and a battery with around 20 kWh of useable energy are the foundation of the powertrain, which also includes a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8. With an eight-speed gearbox and standard all-wheel drive, this powertrain can muster a respectable 644 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque.
The XM is brutally fast in a straight line and even sounds pretty awesome, though much of the noise is synthetically generated. Even so, BMW’s twin-turbo V8 is one of the smoothest and beefiest around, and when augmented by the PHEV components, it’s pretty much perfect. 2026 BMW XM Dimensions
2026 BMW XM Fuel Economy
Fully charged, the BMW XM can drive about 50 km on battery power alone. Officially, the XM’s fuel economy is rated at 5.1 Le/100 km when driven on electricity but a high 17.2 L/100 km combined with the twin-turbo V8 alone. During my time with it, I was able to charge it fully three times, and after about 655 km of mixed testing, the XM returned 11.8 L/100 km, which is excellent considering its size and purpose. I recommend charging this SUV as much as possible to get the most from its powertrain.
I drove it predominantly in the default hybrid mode, where the SUV decides when to use electric power, the V8, or both. Drivers can also use electric vehicle (EV) mode to drive on battery power alone at speeds as fast as 140 km/h, or the so-called eControl mode, which uses the V8 as much as possible to preserve battery power or charge it for later. Of the 655 km I drove, 178 km was on EV power alone. 2026 BMW XM Dimensions
2026 BMW XM Safety Features
There are a plethora of sophisticated safety and driver aid systems included on the BMW XM, but they have falsely warned me of impending danger on more than one occasion. During this test, I encountered a few of sporadic issues similar to those with the XM’s safety features.
The BMW XM benefits from the brand’s latest infotainment system, which happens to be one of the most intuitive available. The menus are logical, it doesn’t take too many distracting taps to complete a task, and everything is mostly where you expect it to be. There are three main ways to interact with it: via the responsive touchscreen, the rotary dial/touchpad near the gear selector, and through voice commands and hand gestures. 2026 BMW XM Dimensions
I’m not a fan of the gear selector itself; I find it finicky and not intuitive to use. My other complaint is that visibility while driving isn’t great. There are huge blind spots everywhere that makes manoeuvring through parking garages and tight city streets a bit nerve-wracking.
2026 BMW XM Price and Release Date
The XM is the most expensive vehicle BMW currently offers. Sitting at the very top of the lineup, the XM starts at a staggering $220,000 before options, the $2,480 destination fee, $22,325 luxury tax, and other levies and fees. The problem here is that when something costs this much, my expectations are sky high. I’ve driven BMWs and Alpinas that cost less money yet feel more focused. If you’re buying for flash factor and straight-line speed, then this BMW is worth every penny, but if you’re buying for performance or luxury, there are other vehicles – both inside and outside of the BMW lineup – that do a more convincing job while costing less.
