WORTH THE WAIT: THE ALL-NEW BMW XM

AFTER FOUR-AND-A-HALF DECADES, BMW HAS FINALLY RELEASED A NEW BMW M ORIGINAL IN THE FORM OF THE LATEST XM.

BMW M GmbH have released their much anticipated, allnew BMW XM. This is the brand's first BMW M original since the BMW M1, unveiled in the late '70s, and their first ever high-performance car with an electrified drive system. OHLALA spent an unforgettable day in this novel creation for a regional test drive.

Exterior

The moment we laid eyes on the new XM, we were taken by its bold shape and unique design elements.

At the front, the large kidney grille features horizontal slats surrounded by an ambient lighting feature and gold trim. This visually expressive front end houses two headlight units, typical of BMW's luxury segment models. Hinting at the sporty prowess of the vehicle are large air intakes located at each side of the front bumper.

The distinctive lines of the XM continue at the flanks, underscored by the gold trim running from bonnet to boot, a feature that pays tribute to the original M1. We loved the shape of the competition-style sideview mirrors, along with the M-specific wheels that come complete with weighted centrepieces. This ensures the BMW logos remain the right way up, even when the car is in motion.