BMW USA is transitioning its lineup to the 2026 mannequin yr, which incorporates some delicate updates for the love/hate XM. As you possibly can inform from the press pictures, the large-and-in-charge SUV is actually unchanged. Removed from a Life Cycle Impulse, the revision brings further customization choices for the already extravagant M beast. Becoming a member of the colour palette is Particular person Frozen Tanzanite Blue. BMW doesn’t disclose the price of the matte paint, however we’ll remind you that every one finishes on the 2025 XM Label have been out there at no further cost.
What else? Effectively, the stately 23-inch wheels (1096 M) can now be ordered in Jet Black. It’s price noting that 23-inch wheels are commonplace in the US and are available wrapped in 275/35 R23 entrance and 315/30 R23 rear tires. We’ll have to attend for the configurator to go dwell to see whether or not the smaller 22-inch units are sticking round for 2026.
BMW has additionally up to date the welcome mild animation, however that’s about it when it comes to exterior adjustments. Hopping inside, there are three new Particular person themes: Evening Blue Full Merino Leather-based with Classic Espresso accents, Black Full Merino Leather-based with Classic Espresso accents, and Silverstone Prolonged Merino Leather-based with Black accents. Going ahead, the rear cushions are actually color-coordinated with the Particular person Merino Leather-based upholsteries.
The one different novelty introduced by the 2026 XM Label is a better AC charging energy, rising from 7.4 kW to 11 kW. The lithium-ion battery pack mounted within the underfloor stays unchanged, with a internet capability of 19.2 kWh. For the earlier mannequin yr, the EPA says you possibly can squeeze out 31 miles of electrical vary earlier than the gasoline engine kicks in.
BMW isn’t tweaking the powertrain both. The V8 troopers on with 577 hp and 553 lb-ft, whereas the electrical motor produces 194 hp and 207 lb-ft. Mixed, the whole system output is 738 hp and 738 lb-ft. It makes the XM Label the corporate’s strongest manufacturing automobile in historical past, albeit the M5 will not be far behind. It does 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, regardless of weighing a colossal 6,091 lbs. Flat out, it hits an electronically restricted 155 mph, however the M Driver’s Package deal loosens the limiter to 175 mph.
BMW will present the 2026 XM Label this weekend on the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Pricing particulars will likely be disclosed nearer to the beginning of manufacturing in August. Within the meantime, we’ll remind you that the earlier mannequin retailed for an eye-watering $187,625. The XM is now a Label-only affair within the U.S. as a result of the common V8 mannequin is gone. As for the six-cylinder 50eit’s nonetheless a no-show.
