So enough about the show, let's hear a little about the go. How does a 2.0 litre, turbo-diesel, four cylinder engine sound? Add 160kW of power at 4400 rpm and a solid 450 Nm of torque from just 1500 rpm to the mix and you have something pretty special for a car of such proportions. Keeping it smooth, the delightful eight-speed automatic is decisive and perfectly calibrated to propel the X5 from 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds flat and on to a top speed of 235 km/h. Now that's plenty of go.

Why not experience this capable and confident piece of BMW engineering for yourself. Grab your friends, escape the city and set off on the ultimate action weekend getaway. The X5 is always up for it.