[SHARMAATL]

Not a flattering review of the XM from Throttle House, but I can't find fault in what they're saying.

[Germanauto]

I'm actually warming up to the design. It's not beautiful but I don't hate it like the iX. It just doesn't look $160k+ expensive in the way a G wagon or Range Rover do.

They're spot on that the interior is very plain. Too similar to an X5 which is under half the price.

[Tenac]

I enjoy the overall design, but the fact they are coming out with Label Red and this one really does not fit anywhere in the line up it's a big pass.

[M3WC]

They actually didn't hate on the exterior styling, but they did hate on just about every other aspect of the XM.

TH is on their way to BMW's blacklist.

[Msparta]

As an XM owner I can reflect on my initial impressions which were similar to many hating on the XM. As my daily I can say I really enjoy everything about the XM and am still in disbelief on how nimble and quick it is considering the size and weight.

I’m excited to see what the red label introduces to top am already over the top vehicle.

I do agree in that the exterior design does look less attractive in some colors whereas in black it looks totally different as some of the design language hides and what you see is a much more simplified shape. It’s ahead of it’s time in my opinion and looking different on the road is a welcomed change when most others SUV’s look so similar.

Just my 2¢

[SHARMAATL]

Originally Posted by Msparta

As an XM owner I can reflect on my initial impressions which were similar to many hating on the XM. As my daily I can say I really enjoy everything about the XM and am still in disbelief on how nimble and quick it is considering the size and weight.

I’m excited to see what the red label introduces to top am already over the top vehicle.

I do agree in that the exterior design does look less attractive in some colors whereas in black it looks totally different as some of the design language hides and what you see is a much more simplified shape. It’s ahead of it’s time in my opinion and looking different on the road is a welcomed change when most others SUV’s look so similar.

Just my 2¢

Do you feel like it's worth the premium over an X5/6M or even an X7 M60i/XB7?

[Msparta]

Originally Posted by SHARMAATL

Do you feel like it's worth the premium over an X5/6M or even an X7 M60i/XB7?

Having owned 2 prior x6 m’s in the past and an M6 I can say the interior specially the rear seats are at the level of the new 7 series in its own way.

I honestly think it’s a totally unique vehicle that drives and looks very different from anything in the lineup. Is it worth 200k? Probably not but it feels like a high end Range Rover / Gwagon comparable - so in my mind it’s BMWs’ Range Rover on steroids.

For a family of 4 it’s the epic.
I prefer an m6 for me when I not people hauling lol. But for an SUV I’ll take this over anything else out there.

[G30M]

i haven't watched it but i'm guessing this is what they'll say

bad bad bad fat controversial styling moving sofas ...

but oh my when you gas the pedal it feels like an M car should etc etc etc

[ESB]

Originally Posted by g21

i haven't watched it but i'm guessing this is what they'll say

bad bad bad fat controversial styling moving sofas ...

but oh my when you gas the pedal it feels like an M car should etc etc etc

Haha pretty much exactly the opposite.

They kinda liked the styling but were confused at its positioning since it is slower than X5MC and less luxurious than an iX or X7 (save for the very roomy back). Not bad per se but “not the ultimate X nor the ultimate M” and yet costs more than both.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by ESB

Haha pretty much exactly the opposite.

They kinda liked the styling but were confused at its positioning since it is slower than X5MC and less luxurious than an iX or X7 (save for the very roomy back). Not bad per se but “not the ultimate X nor the ultimate M” and yet costs more than both.

Lol the new breed of slow hybrids. Let's hope they don't do this to the iM5h

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by g21

i haven't watched it but i'm guessing this is what they'll say

bad bad bad fat controversial styling moving sofas ...

but oh my when you gas the pedal it feels like an M car should etc etc etc

The best part was when they wrote x8M70e with a dry erase marker on the back

[frankchn]

BMW really should have led the launch with the Label Red 738 hp version.

[n55f15]

I agree with the above comment. The Label Red unveil is tonight and it is not very exciting given the mediocre reviews of the "base" car.

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by n55f15

I agree with the above comment. The Label Red unveil is tonight and it is not very exciting given the mediocre reviews of the "base" car.

It’s sort of typical M, just at warp speed in the two-step release … “you think that’s expensive? Just wait…”