BMW Concept XM Teased In Bizarre Medieval Video Revealing Uber Chunky Design

BMW has dropped a new teaser video of its upcoming Concept XM providing us with a fresh look at its performance SUV revealing the front and rear three-quarters of the rather chunky vehicle. [Updated 11/27/2021]

While we were waiting for BMW to unveil its “an all-new high-powered, hybrid-electric, concept vehicle” on November 29, the official BMW M page on Facebook posted a shadowy teaser confirming the long-rumored XM name for the performance-focused SUV.

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The teaser is a sketch but it still reveals a massive and illuminated kidney grille sitting between two thin LED headlights – the main units could be hiding lower in the bumper. There are also additional roof-mounted LEDs which will be a first for BMW. Other than that, the bumper has a design reminiscent of other M models but comes with small intakes since the nostrils are probably more than enough for any kind of cooling.

In the description, BMW claims that this concept is “the most expressive statement in almost 50 years of BMW M” and calls it “a unique X for the M brand”. These statements make us believe that the Concept XM is a preview for BMW M’s upcoming standalone model that has already been confirmed by former CEO, Marcus Flasch. It will also be the flagship SUV of BMW’s range.

Given that this will be a unique model for BMW M, we all expected the main focus to be on performance, however, the teaser suggests that it previews “the new front-end design of the BMW luxury class” hinting at more massive grilles in the near future. Camouflaged prototypes of the BMW Concept XM have been spied testing several times in the past revealing a sculpted body that is as large as an X7 but comes with a significantly sportier stance.

Nevertheless, a new video that just popped up on BMW’s YouTube channel shows us the XM’s rear three quarters, albeit for less than two seconds. Even so, it’s enough for us to discern the sharp lines, huge wheels, angular rear haunches and what seems to be a rather unusual taillight in the complex rear end. Additionally, we get a second glimpse that allows us to view the front end’s design, complete with the illuminated huge grille, small headlights and aerodynamic bumper, from a different angle.

Besides mentioning the electrified powertrain, BMW M didn’t reveal any performance figures but the Concept XM is rumored to preview BMW’s most powerful production vehicle ever. The plug-in hybrid powertrain is expected to combine a twin-turbo V8 engine and an electric motor with a rumored output of more than 750 hp.

We will learn more about the BMW Concept XM in the coming days as we approach the debut that is scheduled for November 29. As for the production vehicle it previews, this will likely arrive by 2023 since the concept car will be almost production-ready.