really? why is that??? the 4.8is was labeled the "undercover M" .... this car is as close to a M version car as you can get.. stiff as fuck.. fast.. powerful.. am I missing something?? just take a drive in a 4.8is & you'll know... there was even a M trim offererd (without the M words ofcourse - politics)... at the time when the 4.8is came out it was uncool to label heavy bulky suvs as M vehicles.. bmw would not have it... theres even a article on this matter.. I guess now after a few years bmw will badge every version (x1, x3, x5, x6) with a M version just for that cash flow... ...

but I do see your point..