Congratulations to the BMW design team for making every new car they put out only look somewhat acceptable in black to hide the design as much as possible.
I remember back in the early 2000s when the X5 was first introduced. BMW M CEO said in an interview "We will never make a M SUV version of the X5, we also will never make any M car turbocharged, it is not what we do". A couple of years later the X5M was launched, now every M car has turbos and look at that, we have M SUVs. So yeah....how things change.
@@GanG914had 2 multiplas, beautiful car with a design ahead of its time and great compliment magnet believe it or not, women love sitting in the middle seat and many haters are just jealous they don’t have one themselves
not gonna lie, this design has grown on me astronomically, i'd never have expected it. probs a heavy dose of copium but the front 3/4 angle looks stunning, i'd go for a different wheel choice though
First turbocharged M-V8: X5M E71 First M-AWD: X5 E53/X5 E71. First M-torque converter gearbox: X5 E71. First iteration of the S58: X3M. See a pattern here guys? The upcoming M5 will be a weapon
@@Divine_Serpent_Geh oh for sure. Same as the GT63 S E-Performance, barely quicker than the regular GT63 S, while suffering from all the drawbacks of having a plug-in hybrid system. Still, the technology will become more efficient over time and BMW has proven with the XM, that their are capable to make even the fattest of pigs wiggle their rear end in corners
@@juancho939 Never claimed a X5M E53 exists. The E53 was the testing ground for M tho. See „X5 LeMans“. X5 4.8is also the first mass produced performance SUV by BMW. Hence me mentioning the E53.
Same with the 7 Series. At the beginning I hated it, now I would buy that car if I had the money. It looks brutal and beautiful at the same time. And it really screams BMW!
Great video, the performance of this thing far exceeds my expectations of it! The average person who buys this SAV will probably never drive it in this manner and I have to be honest, I like it more in person but it doesn’t really look fast. I really like the exhaust and the upgraded interior on this monster.
I don't see the cars you mentioned would ever grow on anyone unless ugly is the new cool, moreover I don't think that they will age well even and will go down in history as design crimes .
@@mahmoudghoneim8004 the G8X was hated upon launch and now everyone and their grandmother has one. They’re everywhere on the road. It’s popular to hate BMWs especially by the people who are vocal minorities on the internet that never owned one. BMW only care for the opinions of people who actually owns and drives their cars and guess what? People actually like them. Big shocker I know. People who can afford it actually like the touch screens and the new design. 🤯😱
@@gaara4667 I have been an owner for every BMW since 1995 from New E36 to 2 new E39's both new one 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder 540i , and a brand new 745 I from the most controversial E65 , an E60 V6 then a V10 M5 , 3 x5's one 4.6s and one 4 litre v8 and one 6 cylinder, do you want me to continue 😀 , just remembered Z4 3.0 and an E46 coupe 3.0.
It has steel brakes because BMW knows that the people who can actually afford to buy one of these won’t be racing them. Instead they’ll be going to high end stores and restaurants 😂
Yolo, I'm one of the workers in the factory that build this car. I really want to see an intense stress test on this car since it's one of our most expensive SUVs we make comming in about 160k USD for the lowest tier package. Also if you guys have any questions about it do ask I might be able to answer them for you.
I saw the launch car aswell at BMW Munich and it was meh but I saw a blue metallic one with black accents on the road driving past me and it looked really really good. Obviously its a useless car but it really isnt as bad as most people say Also: Ceramic brakes are not necessary, steel brakes are better unless you drive on a track. Theyre just as strong and theyre a lot cheaper with similiar performance
Steel brakes are better with a car that almost weights 3 ton? 4/5 Times hard braking at the autobahn and the steel braking discs are done. So ceramic discs are required for this heavy tractor.
@@Aslan-tubenl Ceramic brakes are only beneficial for making the rotors and pads last longer. That's why you see them used in endurance racing like LeMans 24hr and the like. Steel brakes are used all the time in racing where extra long life is not required. The stopping power, and ability to do multiple stops is just as good with steel.
The front is not an issue for me. It looks striking, which is the intention and I’m fine with it. And this was my opinion when it first emerged. I believe it’ll look better in person as well. I dig it. It’s the rear 3rd that doesn’t work for me. It looks squished and I’m not crazy about the tail lights.
Is it electronically limited to 270km/h and can go faster? It looked so smooth at that insane speed. Also the 0-100 acceleration and time was amazing for such a heavy car
I initially didn’t like it, but it is really starting to grow on me. It’s like the forbidden fruit. The interior is gorgeous as well. You need to have the exterior in black.Also, it is relatively cheap in The Netherlands, (145k) with all the good stuff on it.
I test driven new 5 series 520d and it’s most likely same steering feeling as you described in this car. It’s so strange. Car goes where you want it to but you don’t feel a thing and I didn’t like it at all. Sure, it turned great and even standard suspension was good but when I went back home in my f10 535d I was thinking that I wouldn’t swap them at all. Also interesting point is that newest 5 series have so bad response when shifting with paddles. It’s probably 3 times slower than f10. Actually even my fathers lci g30 540i have tiny bit slower response on up shifts with paddles but it’s almost not noticeable in this case.
If Darth Vader stepped out of that car it would fit in my opinion. I like the look of the car. It definitely has a different rear view but I found that your head mounted camera kind of skews the view for me. The performance is right up there and I definitely wouldn’t be complaining. The shifts were quick and solid to me. I’m sure the price is elevated above my pay grade by a whole lot. I like it.
It’s more M then it’s BMW i suppose. as you said it’s also more about get out of my way, then x5 and x3s are. This is like a compromise between BMW and M, but M won. Not the M that we have and are used to from BMW, but the crazy porn of an M that the future generations of drivers will expect a M BMW to be.
“A villain would drive in blade runner “ or in Romania, I live in a small village here and there are already 2 of this cars here and different owners 😂👍🏻
Please drive the XM Label. They have worked on how it all integrates and it just a way better drive than the Base. Keen to get your thoughts on the differences.
So refreshing, a full-blown honest and informed review, absolutely loved it, now subscribed; however, this beast, is way too much of an upgrade from my mobility scooter 😮😂😂😂
Idk why people don.t like it, the front is agressive, the back is stunning, the interior is great with that roof. If i could not like smth is that it.s ride is not soft in comfort, that gearchange feeling or the weight ... the weight it.s understandable cuz of the batteries...
I think the XM is just a very nichy car, that has it's own place and just doesn't want to be compared to other cars. By this regards, I think M has made a great job and it somehow hits the spot and time just right, maybe even a little bit ahead of it. This also explaines the design language, the plans for the 50i and also the reason why they did not include ceramic breaks as standard, because ceramic breaks are just not for every possible customer of this car - which is definetly not someone who wants to go on a track with it. In German we call this: Technologieträger.
I saw this XM at a BMW Dealer completely blacked out with white interior. It looks amazing and I absolutely love it In Photos & Videos it does not look that good
The first one I saw was that green one and I was not a fan. However the other day I saw a Dravit Grey one and I really liked it, personally I think as long as it's in a dark colour it looks quite good. Very impressive performance as well just the kick down is not my favourite!
You will not really use the brakes too much though. It regenerates on breaking making you wear brakes much less quick. Just like electric cars really. Or at least, I would think it would...
Hi Max, I'm planning a trip to Germany later this year. There will be an autobahn trip from Munich to Frankfurt. Do you recommend any route in between for a trial of 250-300kph? Which route do you usually use for your masterpieces?
Max does his speed tests all in the near of the Dutch border, so not in the near of your route. I would recommend you to take your trip through Stuttgart, the autobahn vom Munich to Stuttgart is one of the best to drive a little bit faster ;) do it in the early morning on a weekend. You will have a blast !!
If you end up in Munich, I can recommend the Autobahn A8 from Munich to Ulm. There you can drive really fast most of the time. But in itself it does not matter which route you take, there are always places where you can drive fast
@@lukasvisi9310 Cool! Thank you so much for your advice! I guess the key is to somewhere with long and continuous unrestricted sections and avoid peak hours
Congratulations to the BMW design team for making every new car they put out only look somewhat acceptable in black to hide the design as much as possible.
In my opinion the 2022 X1 is the only bmw car what loks great.
I just saw one in the wild…it’s in blue and it’s revolting
This car is useless when you consider that the x5m is faster
I like it. Not boring.
@@filounix M2, M3, M4 all looks good.
You haven't lost your mind Max. Like you, I kinda detest the design of the XM. But in all black it looks downright menacing, which isn't a bad thing.
says alot about the design when people says its better in black 😅
The fact that Max loves the XM front face clearly shows that the hate of the i7 front face is unbiased lmao
Nah not really, it somehow works better with the XM than the 7series
@@chxnndnttv3337i love new 7 series why bcs they look like rolls royce
I remember back in the early 2000s when the X5 was first introduced. BMW M CEO said in an interview "We will never make a M SUV version of the X5, we also will never make any M car turbocharged, it is not what we do". A couple of years later the X5M was launched, now every M car has turbos and look at that, we have M SUVs. So yeah....how things change.
I think the car has a very futuristic design that is ahead of time. I like it!
So does a Fiat Multipla.
😂
@@GanG914that's 20 years old idk if that's futuristic
@@GanG914had 2 multiplas, beautiful car with a design ahead of its time and great compliment magnet believe it or not, women love sitting in the middle seat and many haters are just jealous they don’t have one themselves
not gonna lie, this design has grown on me astronomically, i'd never have expected it. probs a heavy dose of copium but the front 3/4 angle looks stunning, i'd go for a different wheel choice though
Different wheels makes it a pretty cool car imo.
@@Sdr-xk4mr Not really...
@@GanG914 🤡
It looks like a toy
If you find this car attractive at all you have no sense of aesthetics. The thing is hideous
First turbocharged M-V8: X5M E71 First M-AWD: X5 E53/X5 E71. First M-torque converter gearbox: X5 E71. First iteration of the S58: X3M. See a pattern here guys? The upcoming M5 will be a weapon
there was no M E53
It’ll probably be a pig to be honest. With a hybrid system that’s going to add hundreds of Kg, it’s going to to lose every advantage the F90 has.
@@Divine_Serpent_Geh oh for sure. Same as the GT63 S E-Performance, barely quicker than the regular GT63 S, while suffering from all the drawbacks of having a plug-in hybrid system. Still, the technology will become more efficient over time and BMW has proven with the XM, that their are capable to make even the fattest of pigs wiggle their rear end in corners
@@juancho939 Never claimed a X5M E53 exists. The E53 was the testing ground for M tho. See „X5 LeMans“. X5 4.8is also the first mass produced performance SUV by BMW. Hence me mentioning the E53.
Still doesnt change the fact it looks like a skoda
Good acceleration gives you more time for your family
As long as you don't crash
the back looks DISGUSTINGLY good. im in love with it and it became my dream car instantly, it didnt need to grow on me, i instantly liked it
God i love how the rear end looks
The thing with the smoothness depends a lot on your Drivelogic setup. If your in setting 3, it becomes rough on purpose. For smoothness, chose 1.
I 'Pity The fool" that takes the first depreciation hit on this thing. Love your Reviews max. You're the best .
I drove it during a m performance tour at my dealer. I liked it.
i think the entire design is one of their best in recent years
The more times I see this thing , the more I like it!
the more i see the thing, the more i hate it
Nah the more I see it the more I want to throw up 🤮
Same with the 7 Series. At the beginning I hated it, now I would buy that car if I had the money. It looks brutal and beautiful at the same time. And it really screams BMW!
Great video, the performance of this thing far exceeds my expectations of it! The average person who buys this SAV will probably never drive it in this manner and I have to be honest, I like it more in person but it doesn’t really look fast. I really like the exhaust and the upgraded interior on this monster.
I agree with the x8M, x8M C and x8 xDrive50e 🤣 but for the XM50e they should use the S58 engine tbh
Your X8 idea makes infinitely more sense, Max. BMWs marketing and model lineups make no sense nowadays, supposed to be a standalone M huh? 🤨
Actually on the registration the model is called X8 M, at least in the brief from Germany test models.
yes, it's basically a X7 but Coupe edition, still idk if this it's better than the X7 M60i
@@MizushimaNaomiz it does drive way better and more responsive
You are so right with the brake topic and the similarity with the A-team van!
This car design will grow on people over time like the M4 and M3. The hate right now is irrelevant.
And u we’re completely right
@@Luisxxx777 it’s a gift and a curse🤣
I don't see the cars you mentioned would ever grow on anyone unless ugly is the new cool, moreover I don't think that they will age well even and will go down in history as design crimes .
@@mahmoudghoneim8004 the G8X was hated upon launch and now everyone and their grandmother has one. They’re everywhere on the road.
It’s popular to hate BMWs especially by the people who are vocal minorities on the internet that never owned one. BMW only care for the opinions of people who actually owns and drives their cars and guess what? People actually like them.
Big shocker I know. People who can afford it actually like the touch screens and the new design. 🤯😱
@@gaara4667 I have been an owner for every BMW since 1995 from New E36 to 2 new E39's both new one 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder 540i , and a brand new 745 I from the most controversial E65 , an E60 V6 then a V10 M5 , 3 x5's one 4.6s and one 4 litre v8 and one 6 cylinder, do you want me to continue 😀 , just remembered Z4 3.0 and an E46 coupe 3.0.
Chapeau to Max for knowledge and balls he’s not for sale
I love this car. What a spaceship. So much tech and style
I love the rear glass
The First Continental GT runs 326 km/h with 400 mm steel-brakes
The X7 by Alpina also on steel.
But i understand, ceramic should be possible.
It has steel brakes because BMW knows that the people who can actually afford to buy one of these won’t be racing them. Instead they’ll be going to high end stores and restaurants 😂
Problem is, when things look the 'best' in black on black on black mode, your design might be a bit suspect.
Yolo, I'm one of the workers in the factory that build this car. I really want to see an intense stress test on this car since it's one of our most expensive SUVs we make comming in about 160k USD for the lowest tier package. Also if you guys have any questions about it do ask I might be able to answer them for you.
Do you think,bmw put their highest quality materials at XM?what is your opinion as a whole for this car?
Top 10 best looking bmw
I saw the launch car aswell at BMW Munich and it was meh but I saw a blue metallic one with black accents on the road driving past me and it looked really really good. Obviously its a useless car but it really isnt as bad as most people say
Also: Ceramic brakes are not necessary, steel brakes are better unless you drive on a track. Theyre just as strong and theyre a lot cheaper with similiar performance
Plus the steel brake on this thing is crazy good
Steel brakes are better with a car that almost weights 3 ton?
4/5 Times hard braking at the autobahn and the steel braking discs are done.
So ceramic discs are required for this heavy tractor.
@@Aslan-tubenl Ceramic brakes are only beneficial for making the rotors and pads last longer. That's why you see them used in endurance racing like LeMans 24hr and the like. Steel brakes are used all the time in racing where extra long life is not required. The stopping power, and ability to do multiple stops is just as good with steel.
The front is not an issue for me. It looks striking, which is the intention and I’m fine with it. And this was my opinion when it first emerged. I believe it’ll look better in person as well. I dig it.
It’s the rear 3rd that doesn’t work for me. It looks squished and I’m not crazy about the tail lights.
This car looks sick and amazingly beautiful car
Bro I live in India and I found the place you review from google map.Lots of love and best wishes from India.
Black on black looks sick. I like it.
Is it electronically limited to 270km/h and can go faster? It looked so smooth at that insane speed.
Also the 0-100 acceleration and time was amazing for such a heavy car
To be honest I like it a lot...
I initially didn’t like it, but it is really starting to grow on me. It’s like the forbidden fruit. The interior is gorgeous as well. You need to have the exterior in black.Also, it is relatively cheap in The Netherlands, (145k) with all the good stuff on it.
😄 You ARE the the villain of the Tron movie! That's why you like it!
The Headlights should be on like the M5 Competition thats crazy
I also think that it looks good but only in black colour at night when there is no lights on
Basically what you’re saying is that it looks acceptable only when it is invisible😅
@@yannick7992 well you can put it that way also but i was trying to find something positive about the new bmw design language 🤷
Super Video Thank you Happy Weekend for you 😚👌🤟👍👍
I test driven new 5 series 520d and it’s most likely same steering feeling as you described in this car. It’s so strange. Car goes where you want it to but you don’t feel a thing and I didn’t like it at all. Sure, it turned great and even standard suspension was good but when I went back home in my f10 535d I was thinking that I wouldn’t swap them at all. Also interesting point is that newest 5 series have so bad response when shifting with paddles. It’s probably 3 times slower than f10. Actually even my fathers lci g30 540i have tiny bit slower response on up shifts with paddles but it’s almost not noticeable in this case.
shout out to you, best reviewer
If Darth Vader stepped out of that car it would fit in my opinion. I like the look of the car. It definitely has a different rear view but I found that your head mounted camera kind of skews the view for me. The performance is right up there and I definitely wouldn’t be complaining. The shifts were quick and solid to me. I’m sure the price is elevated above my pay grade by a whole lot. I like it.
What a great car, masive and fast
It’s an incredible design that is cutting edge from one of the best car manufacturers. We’re just not ready for this level of design language yet.
I saw a black and white XM it is beautiful!
This looks super good!
“I don’t know what’s happening to me” 😂😂
Spartan design, in reality is the best
It’s more M then it’s BMW i suppose. as you said it’s also more about get out of my way, then x5 and x3s are.
This is like a compromise between BMW and M, but M won. Not the M that we have and are used to from BMW, but the crazy porn of an M that the future generations of drivers will expect a M BMW to be.
The rear-end shape looks like the rear-end of a Şkoda Kodiaq
Futuristic design at least what I can say
I love the design! :)
Shit design
Someone needs some glasses.
@@Jens_Roadster they said THEY love the design, you don't have to agree with it.
@@Jens_Roadster
Then buy your Tesla which looks like an upside down toilet.
@@Tobi-ln9xrteslas look like a fish coming from a former fish owner
Cool video Max
Max, the 🎒 is the best part😂😂
Can you make a video about your watch collection? I spotted some very nice watches in your videos.
It's limited so the top speed won't go over 270, but it can go faster when removed
5:12 i don’t think ceramic brakes on a car that massive would be a good idea lol
i really like the design cant lie
20:22 the ending had me rolling 🤣
“A villain would drive in blade runner “ or in Romania, I live in a small village here and there are already 2 of this cars here and different owners 😂👍🏻
Amazing amazing this is a masterpiece ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of the best looking BMWs ever made. My opinion. Period. People just dont have the brain to process these designs yet. I seem to be more in front
your not the only one, I feel the same
I love this design
Your description of cars always make me smile. Thanks for the videos! Love the channel.
The car on the street is a Monster ❤
I thought it had steel brakes because it was fully electric. Glad i was wrong 🤣🤣
Front is nice, back is both too complex and lacking/unfinished.
i hate the centre where the gearstick is because its not bespoke. the empty panels that in an x7 contain switches
Please drive the XM Label. They have worked on how it all integrates and it just a way better drive than the Base. Keen to get your thoughts on the differences.
So refreshing, a full-blown honest and informed review, absolutely loved it, now subscribed; however, this beast, is way too much of an upgrade from my mobility scooter 😮😂😂😂
I really enjoy this channel… too many reviewers now have clear bias and it ruins the reviews. This channel seems very honest and pure.
R.I.P all those bugs who gave their lives on the windscreen for the making of this video. 😂
Pity the infotainmeent system is the same as you find in the ix1. A bespokedisplay would have been more fitting.
168 mph is absolutely bonkers!! wow
I completely agree that they had to call it a x850i xM8 and XM8 competition because it sounds better to
This car is absolutely beautiful imo. It is a civilian tank. I wish more people would understand and appreciate the design behind this beast
Idk why people don.t like it, the front is agressive, the back is stunning, the interior is great with that roof. If i could not like smth is that it.s ride is not soft in comfort, that gearchange feeling or the weight ... the weight it.s understandable cuz of the batteries...
It looks pretty nice
I think the XM is just a very nichy car, that has it's own place and just doesn't want to be compared to other cars. By this regards, I think M has made a great job and it somehow hits the spot and time just right, maybe even a little bit ahead of it. This also explaines the design language, the plans for the 50i and also the reason why they did not include ceramic breaks as standard, because ceramic breaks are just not for every possible customer of this car - which is definetly not someone who wants to go on a track with it. In German we call this: Technologieträger.
You hate it but you love it
12:06 seda
in this class and price point is the place from the rear wiper a huge no go.
Love the look of that car, its in your face. Fantastic! Too expensive though
I saw this XM at a BMW Dealer completely blacked out with white interior.
It looks amazing and I absolutely love it
In Photos & Videos it does not look that good
The outside is hideous but the interior is nice , cool AF !
Engine sounds great .
If you can get past that exterior it's fast and has performance !
Amazing bro 😮
I love the a-team version!
The first one I saw was that green one and I was not a fan.
However the other day I saw a Dravit Grey one and I really liked it, personally I think as long as it's in a dark colour it looks quite good.
Very impressive performance as well just the kick down is not my favourite!
Looks like a Bat Mobile. Nice
Bro look at the windshield, you've killed a ton of bugs 😅
😈
I love this model not crazy for interior
10:33 - really feeling like BMW is doing to M what MB did to the AMG badge. Turned it into a 'slap it on all the things' badge to boost prices.
This one has about 800hp I think it's an m car
Iam absolutely in love with this car and max I think your wrong the rear looks amazing somehow different from most cars
You will not really use the brakes too much though. It regenerates on breaking making you wear brakes much less quick. Just like electric cars really. Or at least, I would think it would...
the honesty!!! :)))
Hi Max, I'm planning a trip to Germany later this year. There will be an autobahn trip from Munich to Frankfurt. Do you recommend any route in between for a trial of 250-300kph? Which route do you usually use for your masterpieces?
Max does his speed tests all in the near of the Dutch border, so not in the near of your route. I would recommend you to take your trip through Stuttgart, the autobahn vom Munich to Stuttgart is one of the best to drive a little bit faster ;) do it in the early morning on a weekend. You will have a blast !!
If you end up in Munich, I can recommend the Autobahn A8 from Munich to Ulm. There you can drive really fast most of the time. But in itself it does not matter which route you take, there are always places where you can drive fast
@@macmueller7304 Thanks a lot for your advice!
@@lukasvisi9310 Cool! Thank you so much for your advice! I guess the key is to somewhere with long and continuous unrestricted sections and avoid peak hours
Max is using Autobahn A57 direction from Nijmegen to Cologne. Beautiful highway I drove there.
When you start driving... looks awesome 🤙⭐️
Omg What a car!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Is it also fake engine sound from the speakers? It sounds sooooo fake during start up.
From what I know, the base XM with the B58 is not coming to Europe. It's meant for the Asian market.
How many horsepower? :)
It just works in black, I really like it. But the again most cars look good in black