This performance model is a trim in its own right. Different 18in alloy wheels, full leather seats, a unique steering and suspension set-up and unique bodystyling set it apart from the rest of the range. A superb choice if you can afford the bigger bills that come with it.

This 3.0-litre straight-six turbocharged petrol engine gives the M235i full-on performance car pace and thrills. It’s a wonderfully smooth, muscular engine. It’s worth adding the eight-speed automatic, although the manual does have a gritty, hands-on appeal for more purist drivers.