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The BMW XM It’s a joy to drive, handles much better than you’d expect from such a large SUV, and it has an outstanding interior too. It’s also horribly ugly, seemingly deliberately designed at odds with modern design principles. Oh, and it’s also a plug-in hybrid, with a starting price of $150,000. If you think that sounds like a tough sell, BMW seems to agree. According to Automotive NewsNo XM will be able to replace it and it will quietly fade away in a few years.
The original plan was to replace the XM plug-in hybrid with a new generation that runs entirely on electricity. However, apparently that is no longer the case and the XM will cease production in November 2028. It is currently unclear why BMW changed its mind, although it is safe to assume that sales Cargo is not as high as BMW initially expected. After all, it’s significantly more expensive than the X5 M Competition, while hitting 60 mph is a few ticks slower unless you’re willing to drop $185,000 on an XM Label Red.
The same report also claims the 6 Series will return to the lineup in coupe and convertible form. Like many other BMW vehicles, it is expected to be offered in petrol, hybrid and all-electric form. And while it’s unclear how long it will take, US production is said to begin in July 2026. The timing also more or less lines up with when 8 Series production is expected to end. in mid-2026.
As one dealer who requested anonymity told AutoNews, BMW probably won’t sell many cars, but it doesn’t believe that every car in the lineup has to have mass appeal. There are also suitable cars. BMW is trying to meet what customers are looking for.”
