BMW has wasted no time in launching the web configurator for the brand new XM, permitting us to see if the hybrid’s controversial design is salvageable with the proper specs and choices.

The next two configurators are presently accessible on BMW’s German and UK web sites and are just about similar. Like most on-line builders, the very first thing you’ll be able to choose is the colour and far to our shock, there are solely seven metallic choices on supply. Six of the seven choices come freed from cost whereas Dravit Gray metallic instructions a €1,250 ($1,210) premium.

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We’ve opted for Toronto Pink, not as a result of it seems good (it doesn’t), however merely due to how weird it seems with the gold accents across the entrance grille and home windows. Curiously, it doesn’t seem as if the XM may be ordered with out these gold trimmings except you order it with the BMW Particular person high-gloss Shadow Line bundle freed from cost.

4 intriguing wheels are additionally accessible within the UK (5 in Germany), none brasher than the €3,060 ($2,962) 23-inch Bicolour with Evening Gold accent alloy wheels.

Then we transfer to the inside which, fortunately, is extra just like different BMW fashions than the SUV’s exterior styling. Sakhir Orange BMW Particular person Merino leather-based is likely one of the courageous configurations accessible however the Deep Lagoon BMW Particular person Merino leather-based can also be fairly putting.

As for accessible packages and choices, there are many them. These embrace the M Driver’s Pack which will increase the highest velocity to 180 mph (290 km/h), the Consolation Bundle with entrance vented, therapeutic massage, and heated seats, heated rear seats, and BMW’s warmth consolation system.

The accessible choices additionally embrace purple or blue brake calipers, a towbar, Driving Assistant Skilled, and a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond encompass sound system. Prospects also can order both a Solo 3 common 7kW Good Residence Charger or a Solo 3 tethered 7kW Good Residence Charger.