New BMW XM Driven - What were M Thinking?!

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I drove the XM at a BMW EVENT. They are CRAZY to think this thing deserves $160,000+. It’s big, it’s heavy, it isn’t much more luxurious than an X7 and it’s ridiculously overpriced.

[@JonnyBeoulve]

It looks cool but that's just about all it has going for it. I'd rather save up more money and get a Urus.

[@SKBSKBSKBSKBSK]

@@JonnyBeoulve or even better a g63.

[@UhOhUmm]

So it's the balenciaga of cars.

[@SKBSKBSKBSKBSK]

@@UhOhUmm Where did that idea come from?

[@UhOhUmm]

@@SKBSKBSKBSKBSK overpriced, obnoxious, but it's supposed to be a flex on the plebs. Similar type of item.

[@fyurex8969]

The XM reminds me alot of the i8 in the sense that it seems like a concept car that was made to show off possible future tech/cars. At 160k this is such a gimmick car that doesn't make a lot of sense but what I love about BMW is that they're one of the few car brands still pushing the envelope so hopefully we're going to see cool stuff in the future build on top of this.

[@Mike-rm1vw]

“M coloured strap on” I was crying… 😂

[@Tobore]

This car is like a modern-day Frankenstein's monster, piece together from various parts… Come on BMW

[@razorraysolarsavings70]

Lol yup, it is ugly.

[@maisapique6176]

Why the ring what doesit stands for

[@8xus_1]

@@razorraysolarsavings70 it really isnt

[@franciscoc345]

I feel so weird since this came off and I’ve seen comments like this. I actually like this car a lot. I would give it a 9/10. Infotainment design still is weird on these bmws

[@adi8216]

@@razorraysolarsavings70 if you think this car is ugly, you can always buy MB S class which shares the same outdated design.

[@jakes5530]

BMW was trying to make a Urus/DBX competitor for $50k less, what they ended up making was a BMW X6M competitor for $50k more...

[@PRTube01]

Is more like Camaro / mustang Mach 1 suv fused

[@jjjj8039]

If it had new steering, auto doors auto shades nice rear cup holders, big tv and Center caps weighted like RR then be great luxury suv...but BMW lack of attention to detail amd failing to deliver even items that promised at demo will make this car failure....really sad how bmw totally messed this up...agoukd have released their one version like red label then splitting in two laughable models....can’t even get Matt colours on XM....it’s a joke

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Well said

[@Tomoyo0827]

Make the normal version 3.5s 0-100km, red label 3.2s. Keep everything the same, people will flock to them. It’s not even that hard, they had same engine in the x6m developing 625hp, plus 200hp EV motor, that’s 825hp right there. Red label could reach 950-1000hp. Now that’s an M car.😅

[@click1click1click]

X5m

[@_Chev_Chelios]

The rear seating seems to be well engineered for taking a trip to Pound Town.

[@mattmanley7118]

Lmao 😂😂😂😂

[@tbe-chop9791]

😂😂😂

[@cbotten106]

Maybe that was what BMW was thinking?

[@theanonymousone9668]

This is the biggest insult and scam and crime BMW has ever committed against its loyal M customers. Starting with de-tuning the base engine. Then by limiting the top speed. Then by not including cross-drilled, ventilated brakes. Then by giving it THE SAME interior as the X5M and X6M. WTF?!

[@cbotten106]

They needed to keep something in the goodie bag for the XM Label (formerly Red). The rear seat is a large and comfy though, so not exactly the same interior, especially the X6M is really tight.

[@imBugra]

they had to limit the speed because the car is too heavy, there is no tyre that can carry this car at those high speeds. I'm dailying a Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, it's slightly lighter than this car, and boy, the hybrid variants are having lots of issues with their tyres. my car suggests you to have 45 and 48 psi for full-load and full-cluster speed capability, and the specification on the tyre sidewall tells you to not exceed 50 psi. considering the climate I'm living in (Turkey), we can easily hit 40C out here and no tyre can dissipate that much heat at high speeds. xm has 300 kgs extra, I can definitely say you would blow out the tyres easily if you go upper 260km/h.

[@timonxDlol]

I don‘t hate it as much as most other people, but I think this will be a flop. It misses this heritage and classyness of the G Wagon, is not particularly well performing and in a market with much nicer cars: Urus, Cayenne Turbo, Bentayga, DBX. I would take all of those (including the G63) over the XM even though I like it‘s interior.

[@Hope-dp8qz]

The Chinese and Arabs will gobble these up.

[@vise5224]

This has a nice interior and has an imposing presence. Will def turn heads and I think most ppl only want to stand out so it might do well in China and Russia.

[@rg6982]

G Wagons are anything but classy😂 they are extremely chavy

[@Hope-dp8qz]

@@rg6982 xm is better than a g wagon

[@A04M12A]

Who said it’s the same price as G63 or Turbo Porsche coupe !

[@AntoniusTyas]

XM is a proof that _sometimes_ designers, engineers and accountants should not listen to the customers' demand. BMW already made stinking amount of money without XM, this is unnecessary. X5M is cheaper and does not lose 150hp when the battery runs out of charge. G63 has a history behind it (however little it was, no one uses AMG G-Class for war campaign), and it also does not lose 150hp when the battery runs out of charge. If C63 made us question the purpose of getting AMG, XM made us question the purpose of getting M.

[@harrisr1018]

I don’t even think any customers demanded this, BMW are trying to supply and hope that demand gets created

[@gaara4667]

⁠@@harrisr1018no company would make a product(this expensive)out of the blue and hope it sells. Research must be done. So there is a market for this thing.

[@imBugra]

they don't lose 150hp when it's out of power, there is always something reserved to squeeze. who told you that is simply lying, although I don't think xm is a good car.

[@markpomerhn76]

$160,000 for this design debacle! The complicated driveline will bring some hefty repair bills in the future.

[@quix99]

Fyi…most people who own BMW’s lease

[@feifeihydro6282]

A friend of mine replaced his suspension in less than 1000 miles.

[@DANGERDi]

​@@feifeihydro6282 on a XM? Still under warranty

[@craigorlikowski2507]

I work on these Overhead Systems and good luck come time to replace the led strip lights!! You will need a whole new headliner! There is absolutely no way to get them replaced without removing the whole overhead and remove the 20+ pale nuts holding the two headliner pieces together. Total nightmare. The numbers are down due to transmission problems as we speak. Hopefully they get that cured.

[@craigorlikowski2507]

​@@feifeihydro6282 that would not surprise me with all that weight! Minus well put tracks on it and list it as a tank.

[@BinaryBlueBull]

Great video, once again. I agree across the board. Don't understand it either, at least not under the "XM" name. Small correction in the video: at 4:13 you list the HP of the electric motor (197HP) in stead of the one from the V8 (489HP) that you are talking about at that moment. Later in the video when you talk about the electric motor, the HP number is correctly displayed, so it repeats the 197HP number again

[@ace41367]

It’s a status symbol that is somewhat fun to drive yourself occasionally. Best feature is the rear seats in my opinion, I would much prefer to be in the back and driven around town in it, then take it on occasional cross country jaunts.

[@triple777seven]

Listen, anytime you need a driver I'm your guy👊🏽

[@pm6483]

It’s so nouveau riche, ifmyou want to be driven around in a SUV, better get a range rover

[@alykassam9550]

I wish they had just called it X8M60e or something instead of making it a stand alone M car, too shite to be the only M only product since the M1. I think they’re aiming for the GT53/GT63 vs E53/E63 type effect with XM and X5M, where you pay more to be different, since the GT is technically an AMG only product and this is technically an M car only.

[@jajahmal8780]

Hearing and seeing what ppl are sayin about this car reminds me of when BWM introduced the X6 , everybody hated the dang thang, (not me because I’ve always loved them) lol but as we look around today every car company have their own X6 inspired vehicle! I think it’s just like any other NEW BMW it gets big hate when introduced but it starts a trend thru out the market that every other company soon follows!

[@sog1272]

This looks better than the X5. Normal X5 defo still has the soccer mom vibes or the general upper middle class vibe of wanting a luxury SUV. This XM, again on looks, is HARD for people who can afford a luxury SUV and really consider the look/vibe of being hard. IMO!

[@obsessedcloset2638]

My guess is this is an exercise in design language and tech / components will be used in future revisions of all models. BMW are doing a great job doing “out there”

[@benjaminfroussos7466]

When you look at a design and slowly your mind changes. Thats a damn good Design. In full black this Car gets me. Definitly.

[@ASpectreOfSorts]

Is it bad that I'm waiting for the charge cable bags to start popping up online? It'd make for an absolutely killer overnight/weekend trip bag. But talking about the actual car, the XM seems interesting on paper but, in reality, is a rare misstep in a line of otherwise excellent M-cars

[@cwx8]

I dunno. I got a bmw carry on luggage when I bought my m2c. I felt compelled to cover up the brand logos whenever I went anywhere in south America.

[@ASpectreOfSorts]

@@cwx8 Yeah, that is a good point. Granted, I have *actual* carry-on luggage that's significantly more discreet. But I figure for a local getaway, the XM bag would probably be fine.

[@yexoro6068]

At 4:12 the engine produces 197 hp in the visual

[@richrich876]

Anyone who says they like this design loses some credibility...... Just feels like a paid ad at that point. Disguised as journalism

[@brandonchism6960]

I saw one of these in person while in Central Florida. I walked away thinking 2 very clear points. The first being the X5/6M make more sense in every way as performance SUVs. And if an "M showcase" was the aim for BMW to include hybrid tech and the new v8, a better application would have been a wagon format. This car lowered, on slightly smaller wheels, and designed as a wagon would've been great.

[@musa7582]

Or if they just replaced the i8 with a true supercar....the M1

[@brandonchism6960]

@@musa7582 i8 production ended a couple of years ago

[@imBugra]

no one wants a wagon bro. they look mostly ugly, rarely good, they're very low compared to suvs. that would flop for sure.

[@grayknight836]

Love that there’s no unnecessary heavy panoramic moonroof! The interiors actually pretty darn cool, premium BMW, but they NEED to redesign those cheap plastic air vent nipple-knobs.

[@Yukon6255]

"spacious and ugly, just like me" so funny, me 2 these days, tough getting old, lol. You're rock star buddy!

[@B3rk82]

I kinda like the looks 😮

[@mikediazArtist]

This is how bmw tests an all new plugin hybrid platform + riskier design choices in plain site. New vehicle derivatives will emerge from this. User testing and customer feedback at its best.

[@richardmesser1091]

Another hit from the BMW blind stylists

[@emunah3436]

Homer Simpon on the design team again?

[@_Chev_Chelios]

8:29 I am pretty sure that I heard the plasticky grill creek when he barely touched them with his head. That’s what I’m looking for in my bazillion dollar, tall wagon.

[@brucesieverts1236]

bring on the red label xm , I can't wait to feel the raw power of BMW.

[@tayoanchor]

The bag is likely to sell quicker on second hand market than the the vehicle itself 😮

[@rekaarnes]

BMW M‘s first turbocharged V8, the S63, and AWD and torque converter automatic gearbox in a M car debuted in the X5M E70/X6M E71. BMW M‘s new S58 debuted in the X3M F97/X4M F98. BMW M‘s new S68 debuted in the X7 M60i. And now the S68 + hybrid powertrain combo debutes in the XM. There’s a pattern here. As much as I hate the XM, great things are to come

[@DJNAVENDU]

18:38 On the left side of the screen you can see the top view of BMW M1 I love that little easter egg Did anyone else notice it ?

[@ardonjr]

That Raiden intro was awesome ❤

[@SHK_T]

Its incredible the cheaper X5M looks better and is probably more practical than the top of the range LOOOOL

[@theRappinSpree]

In Ireland the X5M base price is €30k more expensive than the XM. Fully optioned XM is about €205k, fully optioned X5M is €260k

[@BMW-lu1pp]

It's a vehicle you drive occasionally. The coil spring suspension is not as comfortable as the air suspension in X5 or X7. It has adaptive cruise control, but it doesn't do the lane centering. It doesn't equip with spare & jacks. You need someone to save you once you have a flat on your 23" low profile Pirelli.

[@watsonanthony8438]

The car has run flats

[@Official_ADub]

I've driven one before, and man are they a crazy drive. The Charging ports do break tho

[@rodyinjapan]

You sir and Yutaka Yamagishi make the best automotive content!

[@rcauthen324]

BMW missed the mark on this vehicle; nothing special. My option the first dedicated M vehicle should have been a 911 competitor. This would show the world BMW still have their Ultimate Driving Machine magic. Last, BMW is watering down proper M vehicles.

[@_Chev_Chelios]

When did you see and drive it in person and are you an expert on the Chinese market?

[@hunterprey5338]

ma dude... trust me when u see it in real life it will turn heads. thats the plan.

[@rcauthen324]

@@_Chev_Chelios I test drove the XM 3 weeks ago at a BMW Event in Jersey City NJ. Also, my local BMW dealer has a white one in the showroom. Come get it; if you want one. 😁

[@joebloggs4191]

This should have been the flagship BMW and not a flagship M car, for that they should have built a successor to the M1.

[@astoxindia3652]

Saw a bunch of reviews for XM but still love it, that shape, those interior and that Z black color is just WOW.

[@NetMillionaire]

Good honest review but like all battery cars far too heavy and cumbersome… not for me I’ll stick with my 5 litre V8 SVR!

[@anitajerkin]

The audio level inconsistency is killing me.

[@moriascapula]

That red label version at 11:52 reminds me of the A Team van.

[@PhatTok]

I absoutely love this.

[@pacifikblue5152]

People comment mostly negatively. Ok, they have right, but I don't know if they are right. I park a golf r opposite this car in a shared garage of 100 mostly over 100K cars. Although it has been there for 3 months, every car owner stops by the car, takes a look, takes a picture... The car is incredible and leaves no one indifferent. So many negative comments...I don't understand. Would you buy this car if you could afford it as easily as you can afford a used Kia??? Just ask yourself.

[@mr.j3072]

Looks like a small Cullinan...stop the hate

[@matyi63]

Cool car but a bad deal. Give it a pure 700hp V8 4.4 with no hybrid (weight saving), a soft suspension, the 7 series interior and sound system with that screen and tech. And it’s a better deal already. Utimate X and utimate M

[@santana9537]

Should’ve been a standard BMW with a 60i badge instead of being an M model Still prefer this over the g wagon though Saw one the other day and it had more presence than a hummer

[@TheWhooah]

Cushions in an M car? I think they’ve officially lost the plot

[@rlstrad2059]

You’re the first reviewer to equate the XM with Benz’s G Wagon from a market positioning perspective, believe you’re right.

[@bentontramell]

The Pitch Meetings guys needs to start a channel with Designers and Engineers pitching cars.

[@ErLeuchten]

its made for american customers i assume. only they would buy that thing for 150k.

[@jeroenjansen2709]

It is a car for men, so you won't understand. It is a big, massive, gargantuan etc. car. And it is powerful, more than you handle. It is meant to have 'in your face' styling. GET OVER IT!!!!!

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Just picked up a 2023 X1, they’re amazing cars

[@lilbuddylee131]

I can get a X7 Alpina for less but I’d get a X5M competition.

[@3LNO]

The front is an absolute banger, but the back is a little bit wierd.

[@0brand0brand34]

As a BMW fanboy, I think its clear this is a car for BMW fanboys with money. They have tried to do a G-Wagon - no doubt. But they cannot replicate that car's history, so it's a huge gamble. They're probably relying on low numbers keeping the price high to build status. What normal people don't realise is that 'trucks' over a certain weight are considered commercial vehicles and are therefore tax deductible in certain markets. Those with good accountants are told to purchase these cars and slowly write them off. Even after fully written off they still have value - so whilst the sticker price is high, ownership actually costs less than a car half its sticker price. They then laugh at people who simply buy the same vehicle simply for status (really - they're proving how dumb they are). So there is method with BMW - giving this niche market a second vehicle to chose from.

[@stonenft9783]

It’s like the BMW design team has been cursed for over 10 years.

[@nafnaf0]

Some people do think it looks cool, but I would take the nice 2024 X5 50e PHEV for basically half the price anyday. The 50e has air suspension too

[@MrTresto]

This is not about logic this is about excess. Also it looks stupid ha ha.

[@tosunabi1664]

Screen bezel at the driver front is so big/outdated that conflicts the modern design of the car.

[@CalvinK225]

The X5M competition is faster than the XM, and priced 30K less. Just as luxurious but more sport as well.

[@aneebaba06]

Even I am confused by the XM being a BMW driver. But other than this car, yeah M have been on fire. with the 3.0 CSL, M4 CSL, M2, M3

[@aneebaba06]

Also again, a shame you're not based in the US #Exhaust

[@DrBroncanuus]

I preferred the Citroën XM

[@guidovanhauwermeiren3667]

Total monstrosity that will damage the M brand… Alpina would never do something like this

[@antoneladervishaj1749]

Looks like a cyberpunk car

[@truthprevails4200]

Exactly the reason I’m buying it

[@tre655]

I am with you , this is more 60k not 160k

[@AM_9924]

I don’t like the look of this at all. What a weird looking thing. Audi RSQ8 all day over this.

[@carlendar4022]

Raz not loving this as much as that G87 M2! Can't blame him lol

[@henryhealy]

They marketed this as an 'M specific' vehicle yet they have just announced the XM 50e about two weeks ago, completely rendering that marketing as useless. BMW have lost the plot big time.

[@cookiedais]

I don’t really understand their current design language at all , they can make great looking cars ( like the M8 ) , but this car is so ugly ( although looks less horrible all black instead of the red & gold combo seen in other vids )

[@whosdondada]

For the price, they should have added the big screen like The 7 Series

[@Freddy_Confetti]

Looks sick in black. Better than a x5 imo

[@labrador8544]

What’s Frankenstein??))) What are smoking BMW’s designers?))

[@chrisjohnhyman]

The new fastest depreciating vehicle. What a mess BMW are in right now.

[@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568]

Maybe to someone like you. The likes of you need to buy a silly Toyota and keep it for 30-years.

[@congoleseyouthnetworkc.y.n1803]

It looks good, it's a fashion thing

[@SSergey222]

This new Kia EV9 looks great!

[@izik3kowaduku732]

Have you actually wondered why BMW is gradually dominating in the market space in terms of sales? The Australian market is a clear example of what Im actually referring to. I believe they have manged to create attention everywhere including the social media to boost their sales. I really commend them and I think the other companies have lots to learn from the BMW team

[@Peter-MH]

I think BMW have been infiltrated with undercover staff from competitors, and they’re like “let’s ruin this brand! 😂”..

[@adi8216]

BMW is moving forward. The one who is ruining the brand is MB, they thought that they can sleep on success and sell the same exterior design for decades, but sadly their sales started going downhill. Nowadays even shitty brands such as DS or Peugeot looks better and more futuristic than MB, the only thing MB managed to upgrade is their interior and increase prices across their range.

[@A04M12A]

I love the design so unique

[@johnleslie8734]

Display bezels r so huge

[@EllaDapriletl]

This car is like a modern-day Frankenstein's monster, piece together from various parts… Come on BMW It’s a status symbol that is somewhat fun to drive yourself occasionally.

[@jamdown1ify]

The xm is way better looking than the x5.

[@adi8216]

The latest X5 is beautiful car, but it looks like all today's cars, and XM looks like from the future.

[@march3615]

M340i is one of the nicest cars around and then this dinosaur.....it's hideous....

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

Profiting from people with more money than sense/taste?

[@karlInSanDiego]

that red version looks like someone got a Batmobile model for Christmas and had to apply the red stickers after they opened the box. Garrish.

[@DanWill121]

I still like it! It is so bulky. Love it. Though I am a fan of delicate old school design.

[@marekkoky6542]

I would say that the concept of it was good but they messed up the market. They should've make the XM Red Label as a standard and and the next trim should've been purely electric something like the new Hummer EV is. Big fan of BMW here, but they messed up on this.

[@owenabrey1433]

I think you will see this car armoured. Heavily tinted, it will be an option to Cadilac and Esplanad (sp)

[@Treyttt000]

Honestly its a car that doesn't make sense, BMW has the tools to make a plug in Hybrid X5/X6M Or X7 M50e but they put it in the wrong car and attached a wrong badge. The luxury comfort treats you get in the rear and the lights should've been a trim level for the X7. What bothers me the most is that they are charging customers extra for a stage tune and a exterior decals trim on the Label red. I'm only hoping BMW starts testing and production on the Vision M next concept car before 2030 or 2035( If I'm honest I wouldn't mind if it came with I6 Hybrid system or a Full EV). Also the market for the XM is mainly Asia and North America at this point. btw great review

[@zk9058]

I just took delivery of XM and i must say, I’m impressed. Sure it’s big……and heavy…..but it has the M dna. And I’m ok with it.

[@JohnyMcNeal]

M dna meaning what exactly? Designs aside they're subjective, but other aspects aren't.

[@Ripperx121]

I am a BMW Geek. I saw this is in person yesterday. Besides the plug crap. It is impressive and quite the car. Just the naming is odd I am not sure why. But it's all good! I get my M2 soon!

[@amc599]

It’s a large goods vehicle that’s looks hideous

[@Ripperx121]

@@amc599 Haters will hate. Just a simple fact of the internet.

[@amc599]

@@Ripperx121 I can’t fathom that anyone would enjoy the aesthetics of this vehicle. Ugly hgv they could have done so much more with the xm

[@Gamaofficial1006]

i hope bmw m has a proper direction for xm.if this showcase future upcoming m5 powertrain ,rip

[@BrandonCarson]

BMW is working on finding its way in the EV space. They’ll have some false starts. They’re definitely working on preserving the driving experience they’re known for and catering to their clientele. They’ve got the added challenge of moving their customers toward EVs as they move to an ALL-EV car company. Their combustion engine offerings are only going to shrink. Just yesterday I turned in my M8 Competition for an iX50 all EV model mainly to dive into the EV world but preserve (for me) what I love about BMWs - the driving machine they truly are. We’ll see if they’re successful. I looked at the XM but I wanted to go all-EV to try it and see.

[@nafnaf0]

They have made some excellent PHEV SUVs already though... The X5 45e and current X5 50e are both excellent

[@drhassan6892]

Its a test mule for new BMW hybrid tech.

[@Octocoupler]

Looks great in that colour

[@maywands]

It’s absolutely gorgeous. As always, bmw setting a standard, setting an example. Audi and Benz don’t have anything to match, at least not just yet. The competition will follow suit as always. Lol

[@calvin6429]

this is perfect as a chauffeur car and weekend personal car which isnt boring to drive

[@harrisr1018]

I would choose a bentayga over this any day

[@luwisethapane]

Coolest videos on KZbin mate great work!

[@reinhardtkk]

This car is the summation of the reason I don’t own any bmw s any longer

[@ct4928]

Actually looks cool in black. That’s some presence, end of story. Not beautiful but cool nonetheless, that’s what they ve wanted😮 Except front lights on top of each other ( they should merge in some way ) , this is kinda Batman SUV lol. It will sell

[@verhu010]

Basically every ugly car looks okay in all black lol

[@amiller2121]

It's a fine product...it just shouldn't be an M.

[@KOSOVA-IS-Albania]

Can’t wait to see how fast the new red label will be