BMW has given the X5 the M Sport look
This is the new BMW X5 4.8i M Sport. It gets new 19” V-spoke M light alloy wheels (upgradeable to 20” for the full bling), Sports suspension, M Aerodynamic body styling, Sports seats, matt aluminium surround to the side window frames, high-gloss Shadow line roof rails, Anthracite headlining and M leather steering wheel.
You’ll be able to buy one of these leviathans in one of six colours: Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Carbon Black, Monaco Blue, Space Grey, and Titanium Silver.
Inside, Nevada leather upholstery is standard and available in black, grey, beige and saddle brown hues. The M sport comes with Dark walnut interior trim is standard, but customers can specify brushed aluminium, dark bamboo or light poplar at no additional cost.
Power for the car comes from a 4,799cc engine fitted with Bi-Vanos and Valvetronic variable valve technologies to produce 355hp.
This advanced engine is capable of propelling the car from zero to 62mph in 6.5 seconds before going on to a top speed of 150mph. It’ll manage 22.6mpg on the combined cycle, although a heavy right foot will see that drop considerably, no doubt.
The price for all this uber-SUV-ness is £53,440, with M Sport versions of the 3.0d and 3.0si models following later this year.