2023 BMW XM Leaked Ahead of Reveal

cbertels · 09-27-2022, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ScullyD

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This getting taken down too. Thanks Bimmerpost

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.

Im not sure what you're getting at. With the M2 posts, I'm annoyed with the censorship. IMHO the new M2 is both hideous and likely real. I have a similar opinion here but I'm not on board with much from BMW recently.

kgelfen360 · 09-27-2022, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Interior Leaked as well…

Interesting that it has "old" style gear shifter instead of the new small switch

Bumpinjeep · 09-27-2022, 11:33 AM

This is a prime example of what marketing does best and why the initial pictures of the G87 were taken down. The G87 was shot at off angles and up close, we never really saw the entire picture. If the XM was done the same, we all would have a field day with how dumb it looks.

I actually think it looks much better than what I expected. It might have some presence in real life.

buddenfan · 09-27-2022, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWRL

I like it, it's very bold

. Will definitely stand out which is what you want in a crowded SUV field and as the first stand alone M product since the M1.

The interior is next level, love that two tone.

Hate the damn steering wheel. I dont understand why they dont go with a wheel like this

https://ibb.co/ySy44HY

ScullyD · 09-27-2022, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

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Personally I love it. Sad the M2 was a total disaster, but the XM looks very cool.

"Shit, the M2 leak didn't go so well. Quick, leak something else to make people forget / change the subject!"

In fairness, this gets announced tonight so I expect a leak. But I do think the M dept is excited about the XM and put a lot of time in developing it.

The M2 looks are downright awful, and I just don't suspect BMW has interest in selling great driving cars in the sub $100k price point anymore.

This is a subject for a different thread, but the G87 M2 gives off the air that it was "developed and built to a price point". The G8x M3/M4 and CSL/CS versions, as well as this XM, we're just developed to be great cars like the M2 CS and M5 CS.

Be expected to pay up for that.

GeorgiaBMWFan · 09-27-2022, 11:35 AM

I love it - well done BMW

SteveChester · 09-27-2022, 11:40 AM

Better than expected! Looks better in black than the blue.

B530e · 09-27-2022, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown850

XM leaked ahead of reveal!

It's at the BMW Ultimate Experience. Pictures don't do it justice. You can also auto cross the i4 M50i

AlexFL · 09-27-2022, 11:50 AM

Say what you want but I do think this is a great looking SUV!

yousefnjr · 09-27-2022, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cbertels

This getting taken down too. Thanks Bimmerpost

I think OP tried to delete that thread, not the mods

Rschin2 · 09-27-2022, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by am3r1ka

*sighs* I like this headlight treatment better than the x7 and 7 series though.

Agreed. It seems to work on this vehicle. I can't stand in on the 7 series or the X7 for that matter. The X7 was so beautiful and then they screwed it up. I don't mind the XM though

bandersen · 09-27-2022, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rat_House

Bmw needs a new design team

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Bmw needs a new design team

There was this LinkedIn/Open to Work posting I saw recently….some guy (or gal) named C Bangle…

440i6MT · 09-27-2022, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ScullyD

In fairness, this gets announced tonight so I expect a leak. But I do think the M dept is excited about the XM and put a lot of time in developing it.

The M2 looks are downright awful, and I just don't suspect BMW has interest in selling great driving cars in the sub $100k price point anymore.

This is a subject for a different thread, but the G87 M2 gives off the air that it was "developed and built to a price point". The G8x M3/M4 and CSL/CS versions, as well as this XM, we're just developed to be great cars like the M2 CS and M5 CS.

Be expected to pay up for that.

BMW thinks they're Porsche now? Don't make me laugh

BMW design today is the best it has ever been in their history.
*obligatory statement

Sedan_Clan · 09-27-2022, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mikerx5

Ive been waiting - i can tell you right now a black trim kit and the right wheels will make a huge difference

Looks beastly!

Sedan_Clan · 09-27-2022, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 440i6MT

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Originally Posted by ScullyD

In fairness, this gets announced tonight so I expect a leak. But I do think the M dept is excited about the XM and put a lot of time in developing it.

The M2 looks are downright awful, and I just don't suspect BMW has interest in selling great driving cars in the sub $100k price point anymore.

This is a subject for a different thread, but the G87 M2 gives off the air that it was "developed and built to a price point". The G8x M3/M4 and CSL/CS versions, as well as this XM, we're just developed to be great cars like the M2 CS and M5 CS.

Be expected to pay up for that.

BMW thinks they're Porsche now? Don't make me laugh

No they don't!

phantom7835 · 09-27-2022, 12:17 PM

It just keeps getting worse

n55f15 · 09-27-2022, 12:24 PM

Grille shape reminds me of the F15

GuyOh · 09-27-2022, 12:26 PM

It looks decent, but it doesn't look aggressive enough, i would expect this front bumper to be a non m sport line. It would also look wayyyyy better with better rims and blacked out window trim and grills

E66er · 09-27-2022, 12:37 PM

Glorious looking beast!

FrozenGT · 09-27-2022, 12:39 PM

I like it! Looks like it's running 325 size tires all around .. I'll wait until someone buys and can't afford then price comes down. Not paying $200K for this

Germanauto · 09-27-2022, 12:50 PM

This is purely a marketing and design exercise by BMW. We all know that the only BMWs that still fulfill the original brand ethos are the 2-series and maybe the 3-series.

BMW brand enthusiasts will buy these, but not BMW enthusiasts. I can already see these crawling around West LA, Vancouver, etc.

KrustyTheClown · 09-27-2022, 12:50 PM

BMW is apparently drawing inspiration from early 00s Dodge. The new M2 looks like it was inspired by the Avenger and the grille on the XM looks like it was inspired by the Magnum. Not a good direction IMHO.

On the plus side its really nice to see that some effort was made to integrate the screen into the dash on the XM.

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