First I chose the body kit. Then the car to match it

Hi, my name is David, I’m from Düsseldorf. My story started when I was looking for a new car — premium, powerful, and definitely not standard. But instead of choosing the car first, I fell in love with a single photo.

It was a BMW XM with a LARTE Design kit: matte black finish, carbon hood with vents, Formula 1–style diffuser, red accents, massive wheels. Everything looked so perfectly balanced that I just saved the picture and thought: “I want my car to look exactly like this.”

At that time, I didn’t even own an XM yet. But I knew for sure — if I buy one, it has to look like this. Otherwise, I didn’t see the point. The only questions were:

Would the kit work with the configuration I wanted? Would it affect the warranty? And could I install it in Germany without any issues?

I reached out to LARTE directly and was connected with manager Dmitry. He showed me real-life projects, explained exactly how each part is installed, and confirmed there’s no drilling involved — the kit is engineered to fit the factory mounting points. I also made sure that the warranty would remain valid and that registration in Germany wouldn’t be a problem. Once I knew the kit would fit perfectly, we started building the spec. We went for the full carbon BMW XM body kit.

The look we achieved is striking — aggressive, but in the right measure, and with a stylish, high-end feel. The kind of design that makes you not just want to look at it, but to get behind the wheel immediately.

I brought the car to the LARTE installation center in Düsseldorf, where the full kit was installed. I didn’t have to worry about logistics or finding a workshop — everything was handled. When I saw the car after installation, the impact was huge: exactly the image I had saved in that photo, but now in real life — and mine.

The carbon hood is a masterpiece. The BMW XM kit from LARTE completely changes how you see the model. And the wheels — their shape and proportions — you simply won’t find anything like them on a stock XM.

What I loved most? I didn’t just put together a good-looking car — I brought my own vision to life. And that’s what makes the result so satisfying.

Let me put it simply: if you want to not just “own” a car, but enjoy it from the very first moment, start by imagining what it should be — not just picking one from the lot. Dmitry and the LARTE Design team played a key role in making that happen. They explained everything, guided me through the process, and helped me get exactly what I wanted.