
The XM is a high-riding, V8-powered, plug-in–hybrid crossover with a jaw-dropping 750 hp (551 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) on tap. Better yet, this wild concept previews a production version destined to debut in 2022, likely for the 2023 model year.
Style-wise, the Concept XM looks unlike any BMW we’ve seen, highlighted by two huge kidney grille pieces on the front end. These are among the largest kidney grilles on a BMW to date, concept or not. The oversized grille frames feature illuminated surrounds that give it a unique presence at night, with slim LED headlights split into two separate modules living on either side.
Massive 14-spoke, 23-inch wheels adorn each corner – again, the biggest on any BMW – while triangular quad-exhaust tips line the rear bumper. The ultra-slim LED taillights to extend out from the edge of the trunk lid and onto the rear fenders, while the rear glass features a unique wedge-shaped design that sees two BMW roundels etched into each corner of the glass – a subtle callback to the M1’s pair of badges on its flying buttresses.