BMW X5 M Sport

The 2023 BMW X5 40d MHT M Sport combines the brand's 3.0-litre straight-six diesel with mild hybrid assistance, delivering 335bhp and a substantial 700lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic and xDrive all-wheel drive. One previous owner and 42,425 miles from new puts this G05-generation example in well-used-but-not-worn territory — and crucially, it was optioned properly from the outset rather than ordered to base specification.

The options list is extensive: M Sport Pro Package, 22-inch jet-black M Double-Spoke 742 alloys, Sky Lounge panoramic glass sunroof with opening function, Comfort Plus Package (heated and memory front seats, heated steering wheel, independent rear air conditioning), and the Technology Package adding a head-up display. Third-row seating gives genuine seven-seat flexibility, while the electrically folding towbar is rated to 2,500kg — one of the more useful configurations in the X5 range for those who actually tow. Sun protection glazing and the Luggage Compartment Package round out a comprehensive build.

Grey exterior is paired with the dark aluminium mesh effect interior trim, keeping the aesthetic clean without flashiness. The mild hybrid system (MHT) supplements the diesel at lower speeds and during braking recuperation, contributing to the 194g/km CO2 figure — modest for a vehicle of this size and power output. The 0-62mph time of 5.5 seconds underlines that this is no economy-focused diesel, despite the efficiency credentials.