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Irish Test Drives

Access our reviews of cars on Irish roads here, both from Irish media launches and week-long test drives. We include reference to rivals.

Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD PHEV (2025) review

Going big on design and luxury, the plug-in hybrid Hyundai Santa Fe also has a full, seven-seat layout.

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Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid (2025) review

The VW Tayron takes over where the Tiguan Allspace left off, and the five-seat PHEV version makes a lot of sense.

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Renault 5 E-Tech electric (2025) review

The electric Renault 5 has charmed the entire world with its retro-eighties styling, but how does it cope with 2025-spec Irish roads?

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 (2025) review

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 tops its EV lineup with masses of space, technology, luxury and electric range.

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Volvo XC90 T8 (2025) review

Volvo plugs on (geddit?) with its PHEV XC90 even as the all-electric EX90 goes on sale. Is hybrid power still the superior option?

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Smart 1 Brabus (2025) review

The most powerful Smart #1 is a high-performance bargain, so does it deserve its Brabus badge?

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