What Is the 2024 BMW XM?
The BMW XM is a five-seat luxury mid-size SUV that focuses more on style and performance than cabin space and ride quality. It’s powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 with an electric motor and battery, good for a combined output of 644 or 738 horsepower and an EPA-estimated all-electric driving range of 31 miles. Every XM comes standard with all-wheel drive and a long list of comfort and convenience features. Competitors include the Audi RS Q8 and Porsche’s Cayenne E-Hybrid and E-Hybrid Coupe.
What’s New on the 2024 BMW XM?
The XM debuted for the 2023 model year and gets a new, specially trimmed Label Red version for 2024. The Label Red has red trim accents inside and out unique to the trim, as well as a 94-hp boost over the regular XM for a total of 738 hp.
What Features in the 2024 BMW XM Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 23-inch wheels
- Leather upholstery
- Suede headliner
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Adaptive cruise control with lane-centering steering
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane departure warning with lane departure steering assist
- Powered heated and folding side mirrors
- Heated front seats
- Power front seats
- Massaging front seats
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and cooled cupholders
- Remote keyless entry
- Push-button start
- Rain-detecting wipers
- Power liftgate
- Automatic high beams
- 16-speaker audio system
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Wireless device charging
- Head-up display
- Navigation
- Wi-Fi hot spot
Available features include:
- Leather trim on dash and door panels
- Carbon-fiber interior trim
- Upgraded Bowers & Wilkins audio system
- M Driver’s Package
- 738-hp Label Red Package
Should I Buy the 2024 BMW XM?
The XM has luxury and performance in spades, but it’s also saddled with some significant shortcomings. Its ride is buckboard-stiff — which is especially odd given its premium cabin and coddling features — and its style-focused design prioritizes looks over interior space. It’s also exceedingly expensive and not very efficient for a PHEV. Even so, the XM’s ostentatious looks will likely attract shoppers who want a standout luxury vehicle.
