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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
2026 BMW XM to debut at Le Mans with 748 bhp plug-in hybrid V8 and minor updates
The 2026 BMW XM comes with minor changes and a more streamlined lineup that ditches the base model. Check Offers The 2026 BMW XM has been unveiled ahead of its official debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14, and it arrives with a more streamlined lineup and a range of minor updates. While the current model is globally available in three variants, the 2026 lineup ditches the base trim, leaving behind the range-topping XM Label and XM 50e. This means the XM Label is the only one from the lineup to feature a V8 powertrain. The 2026 XM Label is powered by a plug-in hybrid setup that features a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic and a 19.2 kWh battery pack. While the V8 alone makes 585 bhp, the electric motor integrated into the transmission delivers up to 197 bhp, making for a combined output of 748 bhp and 1,000 Nm of torque. With this, the XM Label is claimed to be the most powerful BMW M production model ever. Also Read : All-electric BMW M3 spotted testing on public roads, to feature quad-motor setup The SUV can make the sprint from a standstill to 100 kmph in 3.8 seconds, topping out at an electronically limited 250 kmph. With the optional M Driver's Package, interested buyers can raise the limit to 290 kmph. As part of the limited range of updates to the SUV, BMW has increased the AC charging rate from 7.4 kW to 11 kW. While this should technically allow for faster charging speeds, the carmaker is yet to mention official numbers. 2026 BMW XM Label: Design and interior The 2026 XM Label gets three new Merino leather interior options and a curved display for the infotainment and instrument panel. On the design front, the XM Label brings an illuminated BMW M kidney grille and twin LED headlamps with sleek LED DRLs. The taillamps are L-shaped and feature LED elements as well. The SUV features hexagonal exhaust pipes, which are vertically stacked. The interior features The XM Label gets a new BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic exterior colour option alongside a new Welcome Light Animation. Standard equipment includes 22-inch alloys, which replace the previous 21-inch options. Interested buyers can further customise with new 23-inch M Light alloy wheels finished in Jet Black. The cabin features three new interior theme options: BMW Individual Night Blue Full Merino Leather with Vintage Coffee accents, BMW Individual Black Full Merino leather with Vintage Coffee accents, and BMW Individual Silverstone Extended Merino leather with Black accents. High-quality comfort cushions in matching colours are available for all BMW Individual Merino leather themes as standard. The dashboard features a one-piece BMW Curved Display that integrates a 12.3-inch instrument panel with a 14.9-inch infotainment display with wireless connectivity. This system is equipped with a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, featuring 20 speakers and a 1,475-watt amplifier. The XM Label further features wireless charging, four-zone automatic climate control, hands-free tailgate, keyless entry, and more. 2026 BMW XM: Pricing and availability While the BMW XM 50e starts at €133,800 ( ₹ 1.31 crore), the range-topping XM Label will be listed at €183,400 ( ₹ 1.80 crore). India currently gets one variant from the lineup, which is the older XM priced at ₹ 2.60 crore (ex-showroom). The updated SUV will go on sale in Europe first before eventually making its way to our shores. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 12 Jun 2025, 18:00 PM IST
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
BMW streamlines its local XM range with new XM Label
BMW South Africa is consolidating its XM range with a single model offering. From now on customers will only be able order the updated flagship XM Label derivative that boasts a formidable plug-in hybrid powertrain producing 550kW and 1,000Nm worth of torque. These impressive numbers come courtesy a 4.4 l twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine and a permanently excited synchronous motor integrated into the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. Sent to the road via an M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, BMW says the XM Label will scorch its way from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 290km/h courtesy of the M Driver's Package fitted to South African units as standard. In keeping with its phenomenal straight line performance, the BMW XM Label sports a corner-capable chassis armed with all manner of aids, including adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers and active roll stabilisation. There's also a locking rear e-differential and integral active steering. While new 23" M lightweight alloy wheels are available as an option, an M Sport braking system is standard and comprises six-piston, fixed-calipers at the front and single-piston, floating-calipers units at the rear. When not tearing up drag strips or terrorising supercars, drivers can make use of this M car's emissions-free electric driving mode that offers a range of up to 76km thanks to a 25.7kWh battery pack. AC charging has been boosted from 7.4kW to 11kW, meaning the latter can be replenished from zero to 100% charge in two hours and 20 minutes. Exterior updates to the BMW XM Label include enhanced customisation options such as BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic paint and a BMW M kidney grille in high-gloss black. There's also a new welcome light animation to show off with after dark. The interior can be spiced up with new Merino leather upholstery colour ways. Available options include BMW Individual Night Blue, Black, Vintage Coffee Brown and Silverstone. Standard features take the form of a BMW Curved Display with M-specific content, a head-up display, parking assistant plus, BMW Live Cockpit Professional with the latest generation iDrive system and a three-dimensional prism headliner jewelled with no less than 100 individual LED light units. There's also customisable ambient lighting, four-zone automatic climate control and a high-performance Harman Kardon sound system.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Facelift BMW XM range revealed with streamlined solitary model
Previous base model departs, leaving the renamed Label as the sole derivative without any powerplant changes. Introduced two years ago as the M division's powerful product ever, BMW has restructured the controversial XM range by making the previously known Red Label the only variant as part of the SUV's first mid-life overhaul. New outside Now known simply as the XM Label, the updates are minor and externally consist of standard 22-inch M light alloy wheels in place of the previous 21-inch wheels, the removal of the red accents, new, optional, 23-inch gloss black M light alloy wheels and a gloss black finish for the kidney grille surround. ALSO READ: Sci-fi in red as BMW unleashes new 550 kW XM Red Label A new welcome animation and Frozen Tanzanite Blue colour from the BMW Individual catalogue round the XM's aesthetics off. Subtle changes inside Mostly colour and upholstery changes have taken place inside. Image: BMW Inside, the revisions are even more subtle and limited to a new black Merino leather upholstery option with Coffee Brown detailing, or Silverstone Merino leather with black detailing. Same powerplant, quicker charging Up front, BMW has upgraded the 25.7-kWh battery pack to now support AC charging up to 11 kW instead of the previous 7.4 kW. No uptakes in power have, however, been achieved with the electric motor still developing 145kW/280Nm and the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 430kW/750Nm. XM now rides on 22-inch alloy wheels as standard instead of the previous 21-inches. Images: BMW Combined, the XM Label outputs 550kW/1 000Nm that goes to all four wheels via the eight-speed Steptronic that acts as housing for the electric motor. The claimed all-electric range is 76 km and the top speed once again limited to 250 km/h or 290 km/h with the optional M Driver's Package selected. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 3.8 seconds. In South Africa soon Confirmed to make its official public debut at this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the XM Label has been approved for South Africa, though an official date of reveal hasn't yet been made. While pricing wasn't disclosed either, the German-market variant will start at €183 400, which amounts to a directly converted R3 767 919. Locally, pricing for the Red Label currently starts at R3 650 000, thus expect a price increase once sales of the 'new' Label commence. NOW READ: WATCH: BMW XM perfect for Batman when he commits to parenthood
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 BMW XM: Brash PHEV SUV gets $34k price cut in Australia
The updated2026 BMW XMplug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is scheduled to arrive in Australia before the end of this year with a huge price cut, as the current three-tier range is reduced to a single model grade. The current mid-spec XM Label will become the sole XM in local showrooms from 2026 onwards, with its current price cut from $344,200 to $309,900 before on-road costs. It will replace both the entry level XM – which is $302,200 before on-roads – and the flagship $349,900 XM Red Label. BMW Australia has confirmed 2026 XM Label has identical equipment – apart from additional updates – as the current mid-spec XM, despite the $34,300 price reduction. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The updated Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport rival will use the same 550kW/1000Nm 4.4-litre twin-turbo PHEV powertrain found in the current XM Label, making it the most powerful production BMW ever built. It also endows it with a 0-100km/h claim of 3.8 seconds and an autobahn-suitable 290km/h top speed. The 2026 XM also brings upgraded 11kW AC charging (up from 7.4kWh) allowing its 25.7kWh battery pack to be topped up in 2 hours 45 minutes – 1 hour 15 minutes faster than before. There's also the same 98km electric-only driving range as the current XM, making for a combined fuel usage claim of 2.7L/100km. The 2026 XM will also be offered with a new Frozen Tanzanite Blue exterior colour (pictured) as a no-cost option among what BMW says will be an expanded range of personalisation choices. Three new interior leather colours are available too, including Night Blue with Vintage Leather; as well as a no-cost upgrade from the standard 22-inch alloys to one of four different 23-inch alloy wheel styles, with brake calipers in either high-gloss red or high-gloss black. BMW posted record sales in Australia in 2024 – eclipsing rivals Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus – with strong electric vehicle growth led by the i4 Gran Coupe, which outsold the entire Mercedes-Benz C-Class range. BMW EV sales jumped 160.4 per cent year-on-year, which helped the Bavarian premium manufacturer become the fourth best-selling electric car brand in Australia behind Tesla, BYD and MG. The XM is not a volume seller for the brand, having sold 144 units in 2024 and just 50 units by the end of May Everything BMW XM Content originally sourced from: The updated2026 BMW XMplug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is scheduled to arrive in Australia before the end of this year with a huge price cut, as the current three-tier range is reduced to a single model grade. The current mid-spec XM Label will become the sole XM in local showrooms from 2026 onwards, with its current price cut from $344,200 to $309,900 before on-road costs. It will replace both the entry level XM – which is $302,200 before on-roads – and the flagship $349,900 XM Red Label. BMW Australia has confirmed 2026 XM Label has identical equipment – apart from additional updates – as the current mid-spec XM, despite the $34,300 price reduction. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The updated Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport rival will use the same 550kW/1000Nm 4.4-litre twin-turbo PHEV powertrain found in the current XM Label, making it the most powerful production BMW ever built. It also endows it with a 0-100km/h claim of 3.8 seconds and an autobahn-suitable 290km/h top speed. The 2026 XM also brings upgraded 11kW AC charging (up from 7.4kWh) allowing its 25.7kWh battery pack to be topped up in 2 hours 45 minutes – 1 hour 15 minutes faster than before. There's also the same 98km electric-only driving range as the current XM, making for a combined fuel usage claim of 2.7L/100km. The 2026 XM will also be offered with a new Frozen Tanzanite Blue exterior colour (pictured) as a no-cost option among what BMW says will be an expanded range of personalisation choices. Three new interior leather colours are available too, including Night Blue with Vintage Leather; as well as a no-cost upgrade from the standard 22-inch alloys to one of four different 23-inch alloy wheel styles, with brake calipers in either high-gloss red or high-gloss black. BMW posted record sales in Australia in 2024 – eclipsing rivals Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus – with strong electric vehicle growth led by the i4 Gran Coupe, which outsold the entire Mercedes-Benz C-Class range. BMW EV sales jumped 160.4 per cent year-on-year, which helped the Bavarian premium manufacturer become the fourth best-selling electric car brand in Australia behind Tesla, BYD and MG. The XM is not a volume seller for the brand, having sold 144 units in 2024 and just 50 units by the end of May Everything BMW XM Content originally sourced from: The updated2026 BMW XMplug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is scheduled to arrive in Australia before the end of this year with a huge price cut, as the current three-tier range is reduced to a single model grade. The current mid-spec XM Label will become the sole XM in local showrooms from 2026 onwards, with its current price cut from $344,200 to $309,900 before on-road costs. It will replace both the entry level XM – which is $302,200 before on-roads – and the flagship $349,900 XM Red Label. BMW Australia has confirmed 2026 XM Label has identical equipment – apart from additional updates – as the current mid-spec XM, despite the $34,300 price reduction. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The updated Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport rival will use the same 550kW/1000Nm 4.4-litre twin-turbo PHEV powertrain found in the current XM Label, making it the most powerful production BMW ever built. It also endows it with a 0-100km/h claim of 3.8 seconds and an autobahn-suitable 290km/h top speed. The 2026 XM also brings upgraded 11kW AC charging (up from 7.4kWh) allowing its 25.7kWh battery pack to be topped up in 2 hours 45 minutes – 1 hour 15 minutes faster than before. There's also the same 98km electric-only driving range as the current XM, making for a combined fuel usage claim of 2.7L/100km. The 2026 XM will also be offered with a new Frozen Tanzanite Blue exterior colour (pictured) as a no-cost option among what BMW says will be an expanded range of personalisation choices. Three new interior leather colours are available too, including Night Blue with Vintage Leather; as well as a no-cost upgrade from the standard 22-inch alloys to one of four different 23-inch alloy wheel styles, with brake calipers in either high-gloss red or high-gloss black. BMW posted record sales in Australia in 2024 – eclipsing rivals Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus – with strong electric vehicle growth led by the i4 Gran Coupe, which outsold the entire Mercedes-Benz C-Class range. BMW EV sales jumped 160.4 per cent year-on-year, which helped the Bavarian premium manufacturer become the fourth best-selling electric car brand in Australia behind Tesla, BYD and MG. The XM is not a volume seller for the brand, having sold 144 units in 2024 and just 50 units by the end of May Everything BMW XM Content originally sourced from: The updated2026 BMW XMplug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is scheduled to arrive in Australia before the end of this year with a huge price cut, as the current three-tier range is reduced to a single model grade. The current mid-spec XM Label will become the sole XM in local showrooms from 2026 onwards, with its current price cut from $344,200 to $309,900 before on-road costs. It will replace both the entry level XM – which is $302,200 before on-roads – and the flagship $349,900 XM Red Label. BMW Australia has confirmed 2026 XM Label has identical equipment – apart from additional updates – as the current mid-spec XM, despite the $34,300 price reduction. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The updated Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport rival will use the same 550kW/1000Nm 4.4-litre twin-turbo PHEV powertrain found in the current XM Label, making it the most powerful production BMW ever built. It also endows it with a 0-100km/h claim of 3.8 seconds and an autobahn-suitable 290km/h top speed. The 2026 XM also brings upgraded 11kW AC charging (up from 7.4kWh) allowing its 25.7kWh battery pack to be topped up in 2 hours 45 minutes – 1 hour 15 minutes faster than before. There's also the same 98km electric-only driving range as the current XM, making for a combined fuel usage claim of 2.7L/100km. The 2026 XM will also be offered with a new Frozen Tanzanite Blue exterior colour (pictured) as a no-cost option among what BMW says will be an expanded range of personalisation choices. Three new interior leather colours are available too, including Night Blue with Vintage Leather; as well as a no-cost upgrade from the standard 22-inch alloys to one of four different 23-inch alloy wheel styles, with brake calipers in either high-gloss red or high-gloss black. BMW posted record sales in Australia in 2024 – eclipsing rivals Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus – with strong electric vehicle growth led by the i4 Gran Coupe, which outsold the entire Mercedes-Benz C-Class range. BMW EV sales jumped 160.4 per cent year-on-year, which helped the Bavarian premium manufacturer become the fourth best-selling electric car brand in Australia behind Tesla, BYD and MG. The XM is not a volume seller for the brand, having sold 144 units in 2024 and just 50 units by the end of May Everything BMW XM Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 BMW XM: Brash PHEV SUV gets $34k price cut in Australia
The updated 2026 BMW XM plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV is scheduled to arrive in Australia before the end of this year with a huge price cut, as the current three-tier range is reduced to a single model grade. The current mid-spec XM Label will become the sole XM in local showrooms from 2026 onwards, with its current price cut from $344,200 to $309,900 before on-road costs. It will replace both the entry level XM – which is $302,200 before on-roads – and the flagship $349,900 XM Red Label. BMW Australia has confirmed 2026 XM Label has identical equipment – apart from additional updates – as the current mid-spec XM, despite the $34,300 price reduction. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The updated Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport rival will use the same 550kW/1000Nm 4.4-litre twin-turbo PHEV powertrain found in the current XM Label, making it the most powerful production BMW ever built. It also endows it with a 0-100km/h claim of 3.8 seconds and an autobahn-suitable 290km/h top speed. The 2026 XM also brings upgraded 11kW AC charging (up from 7.4kWh) allowing its 25.7kWh battery pack to be topped up in 2 hours 45 minutes – 1 hour 15 minutes faster than before. There's also the same 98km electric-only driving range as the current XM, making for a combined fuel usage claim of 2.7L/100km. The 2026 XM will also be offered with a new Frozen Tanzanite Blue exterior colour (pictured) as a no-cost option among what BMW says will be an expanded range of personalisation choices. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Three new interior leather colours are available too, including Night Blue with Vintage Leather; as well as a no-cost upgrade from the standard 22-inch alloys to one of four different 23-inch alloy wheel styles, with brake calipers in either high-gloss red or high-gloss black. BMW posted record sales in Australia in 2024 – eclipsing rivals Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus – with strong electric vehicle growth led by the i4 Gran Coupe, which outsold the entire Mercedes-Benz C-Class range. BMW EV sales jumped 160.4 per cent year-on-year, which helped the Bavarian premium manufacturer become the fourth best-selling electric car brand in Australia behind Tesla, BYD and MG. The XM is not a volume seller for the brand, having sold 144 units in 2024 and just 50 units by the end of May 2025. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MORE: Everything BMW XM
