BMW’s ever-popular M Sport derivative is to be introduced to the new BMW X5 range for the first time.

The new flagship offers customers a substantial level of sports-orientated standard equipment specification to offer a distinctive and dynamic range-topping model.

The new BMW X5 4.8i M sport comes equipped with 19-inch V-spoke M light alloy wheels, Sports suspension, M aerodynamic body styling, sports seats, matt aluminium surround to the side window frames, high-gloss shadowline roof rails, anthracite headlining and M leather steering wheel. Customers wishing to further differentiate their cars can also choose to upgrade to 20-inch M V-spoke light alloy wheels.

The BMW X5 4.8i M sport engine produces 355bhp, enough to push the car to 60mph in 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 150mph. Economy has suffered for performance, delivering only 22.6mpg combined. The new model is on sale now for £53,440 OTR.