BMW’s M-exclusive Super SUV gets an update.
A few years ago, BMW unveiled a striking concept at Art Basel Miami Beach: the XM. Its angular, avant-garde design envisioned an interpretation of a BMW luxury SUV that was purely made for the M lineup. After wowing visitors with its unique looks, a production version was announced, with a design that is incredibly similar to its concept counterpart.
The production BMW XM combines a twin-turbo V8 engine with a plug-in hybrid system for immense power, adding elevated luxury to the mix with its M Lounge rear interior concept, as well as unique colors and striking finishes. Importantly, however, the BMW XM is the second M-exclusive model ever, and the first since the legendary BMW M1 supercar.
After the BMW XM came the BMW XM Label, a variant of the high-performance luxe SUV with an increased power figure of a massive 738 horsepower that made it the most powerful roadgoing BMW M model ever. The XM Label managed to break a record at Pikes Peak, and since then, the head-turning hybrid super SUV has served as a unique flagship for BMW M, and the 2026 model years brings forth a series of updates for the XM.
For 2026, the biggest change coming to the BMW XM lineup is that the standard XM is leaving the lineup in favor of only offering the XM Label in the USA, which was revealed amongst the festivities of this year’s highly anticipated 24 Hours of Le Mans race. With a total system power of 738 horsepower and 738 lb/ft of torque, the XM Label rockets form 0-60 in just 3.6 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, which can be increased to 175 mph with the M Driver’s package.
Also new for 2026 are various configuration options, like the newly available BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic paint color, the 1096 M style 23-inch wheels in Jet Black, and a new Welcome Light animation. Three new interior configurations are available: 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. Enhancing the convenience of the plug-in hybrid aspect of the new 2026 XM Label, the charging rate has been increased form 7.4 kW to 11 kW. With incredible power and truly striking, avant-garde design, BMW’s M-exclusive super SUV flagship becomes even better for 2026.
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