JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We preview models coming from BMW and sample the electric Polestar 4

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John previews a number of new models coming from BMW this Spring, and reveals the electric Polestar 4 is now on sale, with cars arriving in the UK in August.

German Giant BMW has announced seven new models or derivatives, all of which will be on the road this Spring.The newcomers start with updated versions of the 4 Series Coupe and Convertible, M4 Competition variants, an entry-level iX2 all-electric compact SUV, a flagship high performance XM plug-in hybrid and a manual version of the handsome Z4 roadster.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Prices start from £43,020 for the 420i M Sport Coupe and top out from £109,825 for the mighty XM 50e which has 476hp on tap yet is officially rated at up to 217mpg with a zero emission range of 52 miles.The iX2 eDrive20, which has an all-electric range of up to 297 miles, is priced from £50,710 while the M4 models come in from £84,250 for the coupe and £88,255 for the convertible.The Z4 M40i Handschalter - German for manual transmission - comes in priced from £60,675 and can manage a claimed 35.3mpg with its straight-six 3.0-litre engine developing 340hp giving it a 0 to 62mph acceleration time of 4.8 seconds and a maximum restricted to 155mph.The new 4 Series models get sharper lines, slimmer LED headlights and