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.
Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid (2025) review
The Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid can’t be plugged in but is just as charming as the electric model.
MINI John Cooper Works Electric (2025) review
Can MINI translate the three-door JCW magic into an all-electric alternative?
MINI Aceman John Cooper Works (2025) review
One of the first two all-electric cars to carry the JCW badge, what’s the hot MINI Aceman like?
BYD Dolphin Surf (2025) review
The Dolphin Surf is BYD’s smallest car to date, but it retains many of the features seen in its larger models.
Smart 5 Brabus (2025) review
With the launch of the new #5, Smart’s move away from urban mobility is well and truly complete, so can the largest product in the range compete with modern rivals?
Peugeot E-5008 Dual Motor (2025) review
The big, battery-powered Peugeot E-5008 can now have the same all-wheel-drive setup as the E-3008 Dual Motor, but is it as good to drive?