First Drives
Access all our first drives in new cars here. The test drives usually take place at international launches abroad months before the cars go on sale in Ireland. Sometimes the cars won't be to Irish specification and pricing may not be available at the time of writing.
Smart 3 Premium (2024) review
Smart returns to Ireland with the slick and roomy #3 electric crossover.
Tesla Model 3 'Highland' (2024) review
Tesla updates its most affordable model with new looks and greater refinement.
Fisker Ocean One (2023) review
Our first drive in the stylish Fisker Ocean reveals a compact SUV ready for Irish roads.
Smart 3 Brabus (2024) review
Can a little magic from Brabus liven up the Smart #3's driver appeal?
Opel Corsa 1.2 GS petrol (2024) review
The updated Opel Corsa is available with a nippy petrol engine under the bonnet, too.
Bentley Flying Spur S V8 (2023) review
Bentley shows off the Flying Spur's handling capabilities with this S model.