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.
Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range (2024) review
The Volvo XC40 is now the EX40 but remains the same premium compact electric SUV.
Porsche Cayenne GTS (2024) review
It might not be as powerful as the range-topping Turbo models, but the GTS is billed as the driver’s Cayenne.
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI petrol (2024) review
Volkswagen has given the T-Cross something of a facelift for 2024.
Nissan Qashqai e-Power (2024) review
Nissan lightly airbrushes the Qashqai’s looks, then adds Google and safety tech for good measure.
Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor with Performance pack (2024) review
Polestar’s new flagship electric SUV targets BMW and Mercedes. Does it have the right stuff to do so?
Mazda 3 2.0 e-Skyactiv X saloon (2024) review
Mazda airbrushes its 3 range - we’ve driven the new four-door saloon.