BMW XM: The German luxury automaker BMW India has launched its new vehicle - BMW XM - in the Indian market. It is the first-ever high-performance model with an electrified drive system.

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The company launched the luxury vehicle at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.60 crore. The car has a distinctive design, powerful stance, BMW Iconic Glow, and M wheels up to 23 inches.

A high voltage 25.7 kW lithium-ion battery is situated in the underbody that delivers a pure-electric driving range of up to 88 km. BMW XM SUV is capable to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.

"Driven by motorsport, the BMW M automobiles have lived up to the highest standards of agility, dynamics and power. Powerful engines combined with an expressive design, exude passion in every single aspect of these high-performance automobiles," BMW Group India head Vikram Pawah said.

"The first-ever BMW XM is an extravagant statement at the heart of the luxury segment. It has a resolutely unique identity like no other model in the BMW line-up. It has the best combination of electric power from BMW eDrive, the superior handling of xDrive and the uncontested high-performance of M," BMW Group India head also said in its statement.

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He added that the XM version is unapologetically forward-thinking and designed to break the norm.

The car is available in seven exciting colours. These are Cape York Green, Toronto Red, Mineral White, BMW Individual Dravit Grey, Black Sapphire, Marina Bay Blue and Carbon Black. It features BMW Individual Leather Merino upholstery in Sakhir Orange, Deep Lagoon, Silverstone and Black.

The M Hybrid system consists of a new V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor integrated into the 8 - speed M Steptronic transmission. This newly developed plug-in hybrid system delivers a combined maximum output of 480 kW (653 hp) and maximum torque of 800 Nm.  

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The BMW XM SUV comes with a standard two-year warranty for unlimited kilometres. Repair Inclusive can extend warranty benefits from the third year of operation to the maximum fifth year without any mileage limitation. The high-voltage battery is covered by a warranty valid for eight years or up to 120,000 kilometres.

(With the inputs of PTI)