BMW XM Review - What's it like to drive a R3.4million, 2.8 tonne hybrid M car?

BMW certainly raised some eyebrows with the design of the new XM, especially since it is also the first bespoke M car in decades. But beneath that interesting exterior is an absolute tech fest, and a drivetrain unique to BMW.
However, many fans of the brand were left asking, how can a 2.8 tonne SUV be a true M car? Well maybe the answer is, does it need to be?
The XM offers a thoroughly modern and diverse driving experience, as it can run in full electric, hybrid or bonkers M, max power mode, producing 480kW from the 4.4 litre twin turbo V8, combined with electric assist.
In this video, our Joburg correspondent Jacob Moshokoa takes us on a tour of this new behemoth, and tells what it's like to live with this large, rapid and luxurious SUV.
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - First impression
2:05 - Engine
2:25 - Price and rivals
3:20 - Fuel consumption
4:04 - Wheels and brakes
4:30 - M-mode
7:45 - Charging
9:21 - The sound inside the XM
10:56 - Warranty and Maintenance Plan
11:24 - Boot/trunk
12:31 - Interior
16:30 - Rear seats
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[@siyabongasiyo1270]

This guy didn’t only review this car , he is selling it to us.

[@van_der_lindeDA]

Exactly bro😂

[@qweiceephelix3721]

😂😂❤

[@tsekemahlatji5765]

Let start a stokvel to save for the car. we will take turns using it...hahahahah... this guy is brilliant hey.

[@van_der_lindeDA]

@@tsekemahlatji5765 wouldn't waste my money on a car like that

[@moagimpshe8814]

@@tsekemahlatji5765 if we can find 150 odd other people we can definitely afford this thing on finance over 72 months either residual

[@Fabian-bv2dz]

If I was part of the ANC I would be driving this BMW XM😅

[@vezohdahsill9385]

The masters of corruption

[@thapelothamane7741]

🎉

[@zeed5764]

😂 💯

[@emberframe6994]

Doest take armour plating so well, not like the land cruiser😅

[@rudzaninchinyane789]

Can we please have more reviews from this chap...love the energy

[@siphoalfredngwenya4629]

Seconded. He's genuine and doesn't seem to be 'script-centric', he let's his passion lead the review. 🙌🏽👌🏽

[@bhekisisangcobo7968]

Me too. Love his energy. Very relateable and easy on the ear

[@emberframe6994]

100%

[@karabosenna8368]

This gent is good, goodness he sounds like he was paid by BMW to review this car 😁.
Outstanding energy from the reviewer, please bring him back.

[@mateyeseratha8785]

Brilliant review. This guy is good. It's the first time I come across his review and I am blown away!! 👌👌👌

[@NxumalLu]

Best car reviewer I've experienced in years! Great job.
This car is just beastly! Saw it in the metal and damn! I cannot compile the right words...

[@MzwandileSibiya-tg8ri]

Petition to have this guy do all BMW reviews from now on?😂

[@sompisiphinda1417]

Man that was GREAT REVIEW! Hands down. If it wasn't for the R72.50 in my bank account I'd be buying this car this weekend.

[@sechabashuping8685]

Slow down there, Chana. Know your limits, there’s no way you’re faster than a taxi 😅

[@mokgaborona3037]

He must curb his enthusiasm 😂

[@thapelothamane7741]

He is taking it too far... taxi..😅 no no

[@davisdesigns1153]

You guys found an excellent new reviewer, please can we keep him 😂

[@letlhogonolojohannes7824]

Please

[@melusimster4664]

Can we please have more of him. Very refreshing personality

[@keamogetsweizaac8530]

Does it look striking? Yes, does it turn heads? Yes. Is it making me dizzy with all the lines? Why yes, yes it does

[@RhodesTan]

So good to see Jocob on here. He's great.

[@broskimedula5300]

Hands down my favourite reviewer. I see this guy, I click like. By the way, I'm one of the few that like the looks of the XM. The front design is similar to the 7 Series, but on the XM it looks much better than on the 7 Series. I think it's because the high riding SUV platform provides a better aesthetic for that kind of design.

[@leshopegerald5300]

His name is Jacob Moshokwa. He is so good

[@AmzK]

We need introductions cuzzie!💪
If I put R1000 in my tank and saw 200km range I'd be sick 😂

[@OratileNgwane]

After watching this review, i think i want to be a motoring journalist. This guy just ate this review up 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇿🇦

[@nhlakaniphosongo6092]

The guy is engaging, and takes you on a journey just by using his words, facial expressions and classic South African flair. XM☑ presenter☑☑

[@g4tlan]

Jacob, makes me wanna buy this car with my R0,50 😂

[@buhleprince181]

Haha the BMW joke where you don’t even indicate was a good one. Very nice review man

[@sabeemercoza1394]

the people move out the way cos they think its the blue light parade gang 😂😂. Brilliant review 👍👍

[@OurHope17]

Lol need to see this guy often... Love his energy

[@waynechadow4693]

True what they say... To some it might be too weird but I can agree this Beemer made it's mark. Was drawn to it since the concept design. Well done Jacob on another stellar review

[@maandamusetha2096]

I’ve always seen him on tv, to have him here is pure bliss. I don’t like the look of the XM but man, I’m sold on everything else from this review. Great job.

[@ntokozofish]

I saw this car in waterkloof Pretoria a day before this video, and i was like, "What kind of bmw is this!, i want this car." I'm shocked to find out it's R3.4m.

[@austinaustin2751]

how big iz it 🤣

[@Under_Construction100]

Loving your unique style of review, my man. Loving the Gusheshe t shirt, too. A proudly South African moment right there.

[@Carscoza]

You can buy yourself a Gusheshe shirt in our online store: www.sentimetal.shop

[@Under_Construction100]

@@Carscoza let me check it out right now

[@campsbay6101]

For ANC elite only. They stole so much money they can buy two per person, easy 🙌

[@leroylubisi]

Dude, the way you are so convincing, I'd literally go buy this car cash if I could. What a review 👏👏👏.

[@mochox]

Love ur presentation style! Im only one dream away from getting one😂. Welcome! Hope we will see many more thoroughly enjoyable reviews from u.

[@LinM-ug3rt]

nice review...loved the energy...criticised things without a fuss...will be waiting for your next review...

[@thabangmonnakgotla]

This guy Mara.. 😂 the energy is 👏🏾

[@gabrielleonard9356]

Good job Man,enjoyed every second of this review.

[@caloo95]

Great review! Well done Sir

[@topcarspecs]

You’re an amazing guy!! Appreciate the video man!! 💙 BMW SHOULD TIP YOU

[@vectorsholobela9388]

O G

[@malindithomani8667]

At first I thought this review will be boring but noooo this guy is excellent👊🏽

[@kwakha6103]

Dude, the presenting is top tier❤😂, really enjoyed this review.

[@johnmatobela4677]

Great review my brother!

[@chickenclips]

Great review Jacob

[@sicelo_za]

Great review 🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾

[@wonder_Tv]

Great review brother even your energy 🤝🏾

[@leratomanoto]

Great Review Mr Moshokoa 🤙

[@siphoalfredngwenya4629]

That's it, we don't need another review of this car, this Brother has just sealed it for all of us and tied a red ribbon on it for good measure. 😅 His appreciation of this automobile easily rubs on to a lot of us. 🙌🏽👌🏽

[@bengscbme]

wont lie, the black colour mitigates it's horrendous design quite well.

[@mhb3088]

Nice review man.

[@l_bonza7555]

Brilliant review. Lovely energy 👌🏽.

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

I looks badass! I love this car.

[@byron4740]

Great review from this guy, please keep him.

[@elijahrix6952]

Love the spec on this test unit!

[@mankojathulelo792]

Nice content chief, the delivery very entertaining.
Down side - the guys (nyaopes) and the like, are going to steal those cables

[@otshepengmokone2718]

Amazing review

[@katlegocollenngomane5068]

Man i enjoyed this review through and through.... Wow, just made me fall inlove with this beast... Great job

[@siyakhanzimande4817]

Great review

[@zwivhuyalidzhade858]

My guy brilliant review thumbs up that car is just so wonderful beautiful the bold and the beautiful

[@kevinmahlangu4219]

Excellent review.

[@mondehlatshwayo4547]

Love how you reviewed this car bru

[@motheolebelo]

What a beasty and lovely SUV.
BMW means business here.
Danko review love your energy.

[@nhlanhlamagagula7467]

This is Mzansi motoring journalism...Great job..keep them rolling

[@JustFrago]

The Blue-light Brigade have placed their orders 🙃

[@thobekanikhoza4038]

Nailed my guy! This was fire review. Did you mention the torque, how many speakers... Nice one my guy!!!!

[@mthobisilancelot6668]

Brilliant review, when a first saw reviews of this car a few months back i wasn't impressed but this dude has convinced me otherwise! 😂😂. Brilliant car.

[@disintulini4397]

I dont know where they found this chap but wow his energy and style is just great! If money was not a problem I would be on the phone with their nearest dealership

[@PerformanceWithPage]

Nice one Jacob!!!

[@Wheelsandjourneys]

Presented perfectly 👌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@essopi]

This Guy will do big things ... can see it. Well Done!!! very good presenter

[@thecreatorngc8489]

You’re the best my guy 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@letlhogonolojohannes7824]

Love the new guy , exciting personality, very creative , influential and i couldn't stop watching

[@conradbo1]

Great review. I really want a BMW XM now.

[@sqephu5940]

Uyayshaya into yakho mjita ...... We need more car reviews from him.... Nice 1 ....im sold

[@keloduma]

Can't believe this man has made me like the XM.
Reviewer of the year for me

[@MaFoe4711]

The car and the guy - best presentation in 2024! Thank you very much!

[@riaanvandermerwe7141]

Lov this guy 💪💪💪

[@lefantsomotho7477]

Amazing

[@anelisamekeni3373]

this thing looks like a spaceship at Night 🔥so much presence ! Love the new dude 🤣

[@rudzyeli]

I saw it in metal at Festival of Motoring. It looks dope

[@ofentselitsele2926]

Nice to see Jacob here

[@duffydon1741]

This dude is a breath of fresh air, at how i see him, he is about to dominate the youtube motoring industry, well delivered sir!!!

[@lloydbell1995]

Love review Jacob. You convinced me to buy this car but then i realised i am broke 😂

[@chinana7393]

BMW XM let's go take G Class sales 🔥🔥🔥😈

[@SDav21]

It never will. It isn't the same. The G will always outsell this by far.

[@nhlanhlamadida5621]

True! And this will depreciate like crazy, the G-Class barely loses money

[@tshepoboroko2920]

And the G Class sounds like heaven in comparison to this

[@gustavchuene7430]

I can't imagine how many speed fines you would have picked up on that stretch of road 😂, especially between Marlboro and woodmead. Excellent sales pitch man 👌👏👏

[@WeLoveLists707]

The XM is just magnificent it was love at first sight for me

[@evidencemoloto2591]

"James home, James "😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love thi guy❤❤

[@mojalefaletsoara5216]

The best car review ever 👏

[@TopNiceCars]

Lo mjita is the salt of the earth. Job well done.

[@thobokiemax3962]

i want this

[@felixngozo4984]

I'm impressed by the guy I must say. This BMW design cars of today its love it or hate it but one thing you can't fault BMW is its drive train 🚆 and handling of the car they are spot on that department great review by the way

[@Jacobofski]

You don't even need blue lights to let everybody know you are on your way. The bluelight boys will look at you and give a thumbs up. They did when I drove the i8. I like the reviewers positive attitude. I cannot wait for mine.

[@thabisohitchdladla]

Amazing !!!

[@brutersaaronmasindi6703]

I love your energy my Guy, you sold the car to me. I going to buy it with my -300 balance🤣🤣🤣

[@donaldmaphanga2244]

Wow this car I’m sold

[@thuthukanisabelo5137]

So in 2026 we are going to buy these chargers from amaphara. Maybe we should be told how much is a replacement charger. South Africa

[@baijnathc]

More Jacob please!!!

[@skhumbzomncwabe5323]

I like his energy

[@tsekemahlatji5765]

WHO IS THIS GUY!!!!!!!!! THE BEST EVER!!!!

[@dominic5179]

This guy makes me want the XM so bad, as if I have that kind of money. 😭😭😭
Awesome review!

[@sboqwabe]

Seeing the charging scene and the first thing on my mind is what if someone steals the charger?😵‍💫 does the charger lock so that someone doesn’t disconnect it?

[@Carscoza]

Yes correct, it does lock in place

[@zeed5764]

😂 I was thinking the same thing.. They'll steal the charger just for the cables inside... Maybe the charging station too... 😜

[@sellojudas437]

🤣🤣🤣🤝🔥the energy from this guy🔥💯

[@nkosiienkosiie9740]

Love the review but i wish he reved the car so we can hear the exhaust

[@nasosnasos8054]

Love

[@ndishematenge687]

Great review 🎉 the hardest part of reviewing cars is tailor your presentation to your audience and your nailing it. BMW drivers love to be seen and heard.

[@siphoalfredngwenya4629]

You nailed it, "BMW drivers love to seen and be heard". 👌🏽🤞🏽

[@andilemaluleke2054]

i like this guy😁

[@leakaronald2768]

BMW is giving G wagon a hell of a competition here.