[FrozenGT]

I see BMW installed the old model steering wheel and not the new flat bottom wheel. Makes no sense

[hksr]

Originally Posted by bmwfan1027

I'll admit.... I'm not overly impressed with those performance stats! 650+ HP and only goes 0-60 in 4.3 seconds? My 382hp 2021 M340i does it faster! I was hoping to see some competitive numbers to rival the super SUVs, but clearly BMW is missing the mark by a long shot! The X5/6M is faster

This is BMW. That 650+ HP is probably at the wheels, and when actually tested, the thing will probably be a mid 3sec SUV. I dunno why they understate their performance numbers, but they do it all the time.

[phoenixbmwlife]

Originally Posted by ScullyD

Everyone criticizing the looks (which are fine) must also think the M2 leaks are fakes.

This looks fantastic compared to your other options, so don't complain.

Yeah I'm really liking it. I prefer the concept grill as it doesn't have that shadow to it but I'm very impressed. Interior looks amazing also

[bmwfan1027]

Originally Posted by Al Pinã

If you're familiar with BMW then you know they chronically underrate their performance numbers. My XB7 has an "official" 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds, but real life numbers are closer to 3.6 to 60.

Not sure of the reasoning, other than wanting to make sure people don't complain about the inability to hit official performance claims.

You are right, but for the bespoke M car, I would have expected a much lower posted time. The M40i model cars can pretty much all beat the XM on paper. Ok, so it may be able to do the 0-60 sprint in 4 second flat.... Still not impressed!

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I tried leaving BMW twice; once for a G35……I bought into the hype in 2004, and once for the Range Rover Sport coming from multiple X5's. I regretted it both times. I don't regret the 992 though, but it's a 911. Who regrets those?!?! I do miss having an ///M though.

I always feel at home in a BMW. Their design ethos, interiors, ergonomics, branding, etc. Something just feels "right." Not sure if I'll ever get a new one again, but you never know.

For the time being, Porsche is my new love.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

I always feel at home in a BMW. Their design ethos, interiors, ergonomics, branding, etc. Something just feels "right." Not sure if I'll ever get a new one again, but you never know.

For the time being, Porsche is my new love.

Can't hate you for that. I still want a GT3…….BAD!!!

[LimeRock]

Call me crazy…I think this thing looks awesome

Very modern, butch and uniquely BMW

[TROYJEUP]

My biggest concern here is the power level of this s68b44. It's at 489hp. If this is indeed the power train of the new m5. It's a downgrade. Should have been 650hp engine, 197 battery.

The gt63s e performance is 840hp combined. Next m5 needs to match that as well as this xm needs to match that.

My 21 x6m comp is faster than this xm model and lighter by most likely 1000lbs. What a bust.

[Chas8283]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Interior Leaked as well…

I'm surprised the interior seems so closely aligned to what is and will be the X7 and X5 LCIs. Front seats, center console, door cards and steering wheel all seem based on current X5M. Obviously screen and center vents seem similar to X7 LCI, and so presumably X5 LCI. I would have assumed that as a new halo vehicle the interior would have been closer to 7 series than X5/X7 LCI. Interior color combo and headliner is very nice.

[xmanpro]

I'm in the target market and I can't wait to get me one of these!

[Neptune7]

I thought this was going to make 750hp?

[megabmw]

Originally Posted by FrozenGT

I see BMW installed the old model steering wheel and not the new flat bottom wheel. Makes no sense

This is the concept, not the car you will get.

[buddenfan]

Originally Posted by megabmw

This is the concept, not the car you will get.

No its not. Concept was last year todays unveiling is what we will get

[eddiehaug]

4.4L V8, with the current gas prices...how does it make sense, unless that this is designed for Arab countries? On the other hand, the el-motor is very low-power, which makes it a nonsense to drive the car in electric mode, after all there's a reason to buy an M car.

[GuyOh]

Originally Posted by eddiehaug

4.4L V8, with the current gas prices...how does it make sense, unless that this is designed for Arab countries? On the other hand, the el-motor is very low-power, which makes it a nonsense to drive the car in electric mode, after all there's a reason to buy an M car.

Bro, I think anyone that can afford to buy this vehicle is not worried about gas prices

[sikotic]

of course it has a gear shift lever... Even though the 2, 3 dont anymore.. lmao

But I think it looks great honestly!

[AP]

Absolutely hideous

[BimmerXdrive]

I'll come back and check this out in 10 years. Maybe then the designs will make sense.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by hksr

This is BMW. That 650+ HP is probably at the wheels, and when actually tested, the thing will probably be a mid 3sec SUV. I dunno why they understate their performance numbers, but they do it all the time.

Because in Germany and many other countries in Europe car insurance premium calculation factors in the horsepower.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by eddiehaug

4.4L V8, with the current gas prices...how does it make sense, unless that this is designed for Arab countries? On the other hand, the el-motor is very low-power, which makes it a nonsense to drive the car in electric mode, after all there's a reason to buy an M car.

In US people still buy pickup trucks with a 6.2L V8.

[n55f15]

M cars get shifters. Think of it like Porsche with the GT cars

Originally Posted by sikotic

of course it has a gear shift lever... Even though the 2, 3 dont anymore.. lmao

But I think it looks great honestly!

[megabmw]

any words yet on base price?