Reviews

Electric Avenue: Roadtripping in the BMW iX1 xDrive30

Introduced in 2013, the i3 marked BMW’s inaugural venture into the realm of electric vehicle motoring. Distinguished by a groundbreaking bespoke aluminium chassis fused with a passenger cell crafted from carbon fibre-reinforced polymers, it exhibited a futuristic exterior design that stood apart from both its contemporaries and even present-day BMW …

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BMW’s 2023 M440i xDrive Convertible: Driving Bliss Unleashed

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Introducing the 2023 BMW M440i xDrive Convertible. This mid-sized, open-aired joy machine is just below an M-series. As part of BMW’s second-generation 4-Series platform (code G20/G22/G23), this convertible version (G23) was released in mid-2020. This marks a significant update from the previous F32/F33/F36 model launched in 2014. Notably, the G23-model …

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BMW XM Review: Powerful SUV, But Not Perfect

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Making its debut, the BMW XM is the first standalone M product since the M1. Despite its $170,000 price tag, this twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid targets wealthy extroverts, unlike its ProCar series predecessor. The XM’s contrast makes it a unique blend of luxury and sport. Reviewing such an oddly unfocused …

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The price of exclusivity: Driving the BMW G09 XM

Exclusivity. What does that mean exactly? Is it about rarity? Limited availability? Or is it the quality of possessing something extraordinary that only a select few can appreciate? As I ponder these questions, let me introduce you to the BMW XM. It’s BMW’s gift to itself, celebrating 50 years of …

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Easy Rider: Driving the BMW U06 216i Active Tourer M Sport

We like to imagine that back in the day, life was simpler. Through my rose-tinted glasses, it certainly appeared that way. Decision-making wasn’t burdened by countless options and algorithms telling us what to do. Choosing an ice cream flavour meant deciding between chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry, rather than being overwhelmed …

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