JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We take a look at the Hyundai Kona SUV and open-top version of Ferrari Roma

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John casts his expert eye over the Hyundai Kona SUV. Korean manufacturer Hyundai has just revealed its new Kona compact SUV which in electric form will have a claimed range of up to 306 miles on a full charge.

The second-generation Kona will be offered with a choice of three powertrains with hybrid electric as well as conventional engines.

Hyundai says that the electric version has class-leading range and adds that sporty N Line versions will be offered on each engine variant.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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