BMW and Kith are back with a bang, marking the 3rd chapter in their dynamic and stylish partnership. This time, the spotlight is on the 2025 BMW XM by Kith, a high-performance plug-in hybrid Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) inspired by the iconic BMW M1. Limited to just 47 units worldwide, this exclusive edition will feature bespoke design elements both inside and out, delivering a unique fusion of heritage and modernity. The partnership also debuts the BMW XM Kith Concept, a one-of-one design masterpiece, alongside Kith founder Ronnie Fieg's custom 1981 BMW M1 E26 at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024. Adding to the excitement, Kith will launch a fresh apparel and lifestyle accessories collection to complement this automotive art piece. Following on from the success of the BMW M4 Competition Coupe in 2020 and the BMW i4 M50 xDrive in 2022 collaborations, BMW and Kith have raised the bar with attention turned to the controversially-styled 2025 BMW XM. The BM by Kith takes centre stage as a homage to BMW’s motorsport lineage, being the first standalone BMW M model since the legendary M1. It incorporates the innovative M HYBRID drive system, delivering electrified performance alongside design elements directly inspired by its mid-engine ancestor, like side accent strips and dual BMW roundels at the rear. Limited to just 47 units - mirroring the 47 years since the M1's debut - the 2025 BMW XM by Kith will be offered in two stunning BMW Individual finishes: Frozen Techno Violet Metallic paying homage to historic BMW M colours, and Frozen Black Metallic, a stealthy alternative for those who prefer a subtler statement - of that’s even possible in an XM.
The BMW XM by Kith features accentuated proportions and aggressive lines, along with a Techno Violet Metallic trim outlining badges and Kith logos, 23-inch M light-alloy wheels in Jet Black with a star-spoke design, black side window graphics and accent strips, Merino leather seats embossed with the Kith monogram and accented with M stripes, an illuminated “1/47” insignia on door sills and control displays, bespoke velour floor mats, centre console trim, and a rear M Lounge area enhanced with Kith monogram detailing. A highlight is the custom Kith duffle bag, crafted to stylishly house the charging cables - a seamless blend of luxury and utility. The XM by Kith combines a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 with electric assistance, producing a fitting 555 kW and 997 Nm of torque. Paired with the AMG M HYBRID drive system and xDrive all-wheel drive, it rockets from 0-100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds, impressive for such a big and heavy thing. Then there’s the BMW XM Kith Concept that was unveiled at Art Basel Miami Beach. The Kith Concept showcases a vision of what’s to come. Designed by Ronnie Fieg in collaboration with BMW M, this one-off beast is draped in Frozen Techno Violet Metallic and features backlit Kith logos, purple accents, and M Carbon bucket seats embossed with the Kith monogram. Adding to the drama, the concept rides on widened tracks and a lowered suspension, giving it a more aggressive stance. Custom lighting, including LED matrix headlights with Kith logos, completes the futuristic aesthetic. BMW and Kith’s latest collaboration is rather tasty, it’s clear that these brands work great together. If things go as they have been, we’ll see the next collab pop up in 2026, but there’s no way to guess which BMW will be used for that one, these automakers pump out new cars at such a rapid pace, that it could be something that isn’t in production yet. We’ll keep our eyes peeled though.
Take a look at the YouTube video that shows off the added styling available for the BMW XM, an already cool-looking EV SUV, thanks to a colab with style house Kith. We like it, even though all we can hear is Tyson saying 'kiss': Kith for BMW 2024 | BMW
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