Hyundai’s Kona N performance SUV has a P11D price from £33,995, the manufacturer has announced.

The car, which has CO2 emissions of 194g/km, putting it in the 37% benefit-in-in-kind tax band, is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 280PS.

It has a 0-62mph time of 5.5 seconds and a combined WTLP fuel economy of 33.2mpg.

Ashley Andrew, managing director at Hyundai Motor UK said: “In a short space of time the Hyundai N brand has developed a fiercely loyal and enthusiastic following for its dedication to performance as well as usability.

“Kona N follows in the footsteps of i30 N and i20 N by delivering a driving experience that, we believe, is more thrilling than any competitors and, as confirmed by this latest announcement, at a price that represents extremely good value for money.”

Kona N is supplied with a range of advanced driver assistance systems, including forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, smart cruise control and high beam assist.