BMW XM
Car · Published 7 September 2025 · Updated 19 July 2026
Written by Arjun Malhotra, Cars Editor
The BMW XM is BMW M's first standalone performance model in decades — a plug-in hybrid V8 SUV that combines electric-only range with serious performance, positioned at the very top of BMW's India lineup.
Key Specifications
Body type Full-size performance SUV
Powertrain 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid
Drivetrain xDrive all-wheel drive
Positioning BMW M's first standalone (non-derivative) M model since the BMW M1
Availability in India Sold via BMW India as a low-volume flagship import
Price in India
The XM is priced at the top end of BMW India's SUV lineup, well above the X5 and X6 M models. Contact an authorised BMW India dealership for current on-road pricing.
Our Take
A halo model rather than a volume seller — if you're in the market at this price point, the XM's combination of V8 performance and plug-in hybrid efficiency is genuinely unique in BMW's current lineup.