choosing new car

How do you rate the Renault Austral hybrid?

I have a 2024 BMW i4 eDrive 35 M Sport Pro, from new, with Comfort Pack, laser lights and 360-degree camera with 40,000km approx. on the clock. Thinking about trading it in for either a Skoda Elroq RS, Cupra Tavasan or maybe a Volvo EX40.

I'm getting a bad trade in price, a lot less than what I was expecting. I was thinking I'd have to part with about €6-7k to change. But it's nearly twice that. What do you think cost-to-change would be?

Also, debating what to change to, I've never had an SUV-type car. Had plenty of saloons, hatches and coupes.

Hi,

I'm considering a new Skoda Kodiaq PHEV but have been concerned reading about many electronic faults, software updates, breaking issues etc in the 2024/25 model. Are these likely to be resolved in a 261 car?

Any update on when the new-for-2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid will be available in Ireland and how much it will cost?

Hi there,

Just wondering will the Skoda Kodiaq RS 2.0 TSI (petrol) come to Ireland at all?

Your recommendation for a new electric car please: mid-sized, suitable for four-five long-distance trips per year, otherwise light city driving. Comfort and performance a priority and also range.

Where can I buy a two-tone Mazda MX-30 PHEV?

What kind of car do you drive Neil?

I love the look of the Opel Astra Sports Tourer but if I was interested it would be in an electric version. The opel.ie website is very confusing as to whether that exists.

On https://www.opel.ie/cars/sports-tourer/overview-features.html it says "Make way for the new generation Opel Astra Sports Tourer. Choose petrol, diesel or 100% electric".

Further down that page, it says "The future is electric. Discover Astra Sports Tourer Plug-in Hybrid. Performance without compromise. Are you ready for a change?"

Now, plug-in hybrid might be great but it's not 100 per cent electric. I've tried the car configurator and the price list but nowhere is there a reference to an electric Astra Sports Tourer.

Does it exist?

I am considering trading in my 2025 Hyundai Tucson automatic (plug-in hybrid) for a new (2026) Kona automatic. Would I make any cash on the deal?