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<\/a>Many would argue the XM is for posers rather than BMW enthusiasts. Even if an M fan would want to buy an SUV for the family, the X5 M Competition<\/a> is a wiser choice since it\u2019s a lot cheaper. Although it\u2019s down on power, you\u2019re not really sacrificing any of the performance as the XM is considerably heavier. In addition, the plug-in hybrid setup means the battery must be charged to get the most out of the electric motor. With the X5 M, you just put gas in the tank and the V8 is good to go. We might add the X5 M also looks far better with its conventional design but to each their own.<\/p>\n Like it or not, electrification is the way to go. The XM\u2019s V8 and electric motor are going into the new M5 Sedan<\/a> and Touring later this year. BMW M has already confirmed all next-generation models will be electrified to a certain degree, and yes, an M model without a combustion engine is inevitably coming. It\u2019s likely to hit the market in the latter half of the decade as an M3-like EV on the Neue Klasse platform.<\/p>\n It\u2019s too early to know whether the XM will live to see a second generation. Early signs show demand is not that great but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean BMW is looking to kill off the eccentric SUV. We\u2019re hearing the \u201cG09\u201d will remain in production until near the end of 2027 and a \u201cG79\u201d electric XM might follow from late 2028.<\/p>\n Source:\u00a0 rsDrive \/ YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n