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.
MG 4 Urban (2026) review
The MG4 Urban is an even more affordable electric car than the MG4 EV it shares its name with.
Dacia Sandero Stepway (2026) review
Dacia has given its Sandero an update for 2026 and beyond, hoping to retain its position as Europe's best-selling car. Here's the Stepway version.
Dacia Bigster (2026) review
Dacia widened the Bigster range in 2026 to include a hybrid model with four-wheel drive.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 (2026) review
The VW Golf GTI celebrates its 50th in style with the most powerful model yet, the Edition 50.
BYD Sealion 5 DM-i (2026) review
The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is a midsized SUV with plug-in-hybrid power. Is it any good?
Porsche 911 GT3 (2026) review
We thought the Porsche 911 GT3 utterly sublime in Touring format - but does making it more extreme ruin the magic?