There is no non-M version of the XM, meaning this is the first standalone M model since the M1.
The XM squeezes between the X5 and X7 in size, packing the two-row layout of the former with the wheelbase of the latter. But as the old adage goes, the proof is in the pudding, and a first drive would surely tell us whether the visuals could be overlooked for the XM's sheer prowess.īut before we delve into that, we might explain what exactly the BMW XM is since it breaks the naming convention set by other BMW X models. The world took notice when the 2023 BMW XM made its debut BMW's controversial styling finally reached a head with the XM, which instantly drew hard lines between people who hate it and others who admire the automaker for taking risks.