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Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid (2023)
Jul 2023
Updates to the Renault Clio ensure it remains among the best superminis.
by James Fossdyke
Updates to the Renault Clio ensure it remains among the best superminis.
by James Fossdyke

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 60kWh (2022)
Oct 2022
Renault's all-electric Megane arrives to take on the VW ID.3 and more.
by Neil Briscoe
Renault's all-electric Megane arrives to take on the VW ID.3 and more.
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Austral E-Tech Hybrid (2023)
Oct 2022
Succeeding the Kadjar as Renault's new family SUV, the Austral is aiming to take the fight to the Hyundai Tucson.
by James Fossdyke
Succeeding the Kadjar as Renault's new family SUV, the Austral is aiming to take the fight to the Hyundai Tucson.
by James Fossdyke

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric 60kWh (2022)
Feb 2022
It may have a familiar name, but the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is a brand-new EV.
by Dave Humphreys
It may have a familiar name, but the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is a brand-new EV.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Arkana TCe 140 (2021)
Oct 2021
A Renault-badged clone of a BMW X4? That's the new Arkana. What's it like in mild-hybrid form?
by Neil Briscoe
A Renault-badged clone of a BMW X4? That's the new Arkana. What's it like in mild-hybrid form?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 (2021)
Sep 2021
The Renault Arkana hybrid crossover adds another string to the French brand's bow.
by Dave Humphreys
The Renault Arkana hybrid crossover adds another string to the French brand's bow.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Megane 1.5 dCi diesel (2020)
May 2021
A subtle facelift enhances the stylish looking Renault Megane hatch.
by Shane O' Donoghue
A subtle facelift enhances the stylish looking Renault Megane hatch.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Megane Sport Tourer E-Tech (2021)
Mar 2021
A plug-in hybrid powertrain and estate body boost the appeal of the Renault Megane E-Tech.
by Dave Humphreys
A plug-in hybrid powertrain and estate body boost the appeal of the Renault Megane E-Tech.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid (2021)
Jan 2021
Advanced tech adds to the Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid's appeal.
by Dave Humphreys
Advanced tech adds to the Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid's appeal.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Captur 1.0 TCe 100 (2020)
Nov 2020
Can the revamped Renault Captur keep up in an ever-more competitive compact crossover market?
by Neil Briscoe
Can the revamped Renault Captur keep up in an ever-more competitive compact crossover market?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Koleos dCi 150 diesel (2020)
Apr 2020
Need no more than five seats, but want a big SUV? Check out the revised Renault Koleos.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Need no more than five seats, but want a big SUV? Check out the revised Renault Koleos.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Zoe R135 Z.E.50 (2020)
Apr 2020
Living with the Renault Zoe is even easier now thanks to a larger battery, but it’s not without its faults.
by Dave Humphreys
Living with the Renault Zoe is even easier now thanks to a larger battery, but it’s not without its faults.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Clio TCe 100 (2020)
Mar 2020
A subtle styling evolution hides the best Renault Clio yet.
by Shane O' Donoghue
A subtle styling evolution hides the best Renault Clio yet.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Megane 1.3 TCe petrol (2019)
Mar 2020
Renault’s Megane hatch gets a new engine, but is that enough to take on the likes of the Golf, Focus, et al?
by Neil Briscoe
Renault’s Megane hatch gets a new engine, but is that enough to take on the likes of the Golf, Focus, et al?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Captur 1.3 TCe 130 (2020)
Oct 2019
Renault’s Captur returns as an all-new version that treads the same stylistic path as the original.
by Neil Briscoe
Renault’s Captur returns as an all-new version that treads the same stylistic path as the original.
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Zoe R135 Z.E.50 (2020)
Oct 2019
Major updates to the Renault Zoe make it one of the best small electric cars you can now buy.
by Dave Humphreys
Major updates to the Renault Zoe make it one of the best small electric cars you can now buy.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault 5 Turbo 2 (1983)
Aug 2019
Renault’s mid-engined 5 Turbo brought intoxicating levels of rally fever to the road.
by Dave Humphreys
Renault’s mid-engined 5 Turbo brought intoxicating levels of rally fever to the road.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Megane RS (2019)
Jul 2019
Renault's fast Megane RS isn't the most powerful of the breed, but horsepower isn't all it's lacking.
by Dave Humphreys
Renault's fast Megane RS isn't the most powerful of the breed, but horsepower isn't all it's lacking.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Clio TCe 100 (2020)
Jun 2019
Renault’s new Clio keeps the styling of the old one, but adds a great deal more substance underneath.
by Neil Briscoe
Renault’s new Clio keeps the styling of the old one, but adds a great deal more substance underneath.
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Clio RS-Line TCe 130 (2020)
Jun 2019
Renault adds some sporting style to the new Clio with the RS pack, and a punchy 130hp engine.
by Neil Briscoe
Renault adds some sporting style to the new Clio with the RS pack, and a punchy 130hp engine.
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Kadjar 1.5 dCi diesel (2019)
Apr 2019
Renault updates the popular Kadjar, but will it be enough to keep pace with a fast-changing SUV market?
by Neil Briscoe
Renault updates the popular Kadjar, but will it be enough to keep pace with a fast-changing SUV market?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Kadjar TCe 140 petrol (2019)
Dec 2018
Interior upgrades and a refined new petrol engine breathe fresh life into the updated Renault Kadjar crossover.
by Dave Humphreys
Interior upgrades and a refined new petrol engine breathe fresh life into the updated Renault Kadjar crossover.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Master Camper Van
Sep 2018
Renault wants to take the VW California down a (tent) peg or two, and has enlisted the services of Rathcoole-based Cosy Campers to help...
by Neil Briscoe
Renault wants to take the VW California down a (tent) peg or two, and has enlisted the services of Rathcoole-based Cosy Campers to help...
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Kangoo ZE
Jul 2018
An urban delivery van that runs on electricity alone looks more relevant than ever - enter the latest Renault Kangoo ZE.
by Shane O' Donoghue
An urban delivery van that runs on electricity alone looks more relevant than ever - enter the latest Renault Kangoo ZE.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Grand Scenic 1.6 diesel
Feb 2018
The seven-seat Renault Grand Scenic might not be as sexy to look at as its five-seat sibling, but it's more interesting than most people carriers.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The seven-seat Renault Grand Scenic might not be as sexy to look at as its five-seat sibling, but it's more interesting than most people carriers.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Megane RS
Jan 2018
Renault's new hot Megane RS keeps up the fine tradition of fast and fun French hot hatches.
by Neil Briscoe
Renault's new hot Megane RS keeps up the fine tradition of fast and fun French hot hatches.
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Clio TCe 90
Dec 2017
Refreshed Renault Clio gets some styling tweaks and equipment updates.
by Maurice Malone
Refreshed Renault Clio gets some styling tweaks and equipment updates.
by Maurice Malone

Renault Koleos 2.0 diesel
Oct 2017
Renault's new Koleos SUV is tall, dark and handsome. Is that enough?
by Neil Briscoe
Renault's new Koleos SUV is tall, dark and handsome. Is that enough?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Alaskan
Sep 2017
New Renault Alaskan joins the growing ranks of more civilised pickups.
by Dave Humphreys
New Renault Alaskan joins the growing ranks of more civilised pickups.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Koleos 1.6 diesel
Jun 2017
All-new Renault Koleos crowns the French brand's SUV range.
by Dave Humphreys
All-new Renault Koleos crowns the French brand's SUV range.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Captur 1.2 TCe petrol
May 2017
Subtle updates keep the Renault Captur crossover current.
by Dave Humphreys
Subtle updates keep the Renault Captur crossover current.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Megane Grand Coupe
Mar 2017
Saloon version of the new Renault Megane majors on flashy tech, but can it match the quality of class rivals?
by Maurice Malone
Saloon version of the new Renault Megane majors on flashy tech, but can it match the quality of class rivals?
by Maurice Malone

Renault Zoe 40
Dec 2016
A potential driving range of up to 400 kilometres increases the Renault Zoe’s appeal.
by Dave Humphreys
A potential driving range of up to 400 kilometres increases the Renault Zoe’s appeal.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Twingo GT
Dec 2016
The tiny, hot Renault Twingo GT plays the retro card, but can it deliver handling greatness?
by Neil Briscoe
The tiny, hot Renault Twingo GT plays the retro card, but can it deliver handling greatness?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Megane Grand Coupe
Oct 2016
Saloon styling comes to the Renault Megane range under the Grand Coupe moniker.
by Dave Humphreys
Saloon styling comes to the Renault Megane range under the Grand Coupe moniker.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Scenic
Sep 2016
Renault's 'mild-hybrid' diesel Scenic is the pick of the new bunch, but it might be too expensive for Ireland.
by Neil Briscoe
Renault's 'mild-hybrid' diesel Scenic is the pick of the new bunch, but it might be too expensive for Ireland.
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Grand Scenic
Sep 2016
Renault bucks the trend for SUV styling and makes its fourth Scenic a true MPV. Will the rationality of this seven-seater chime with buyers these days though?
by Neil Briscoe
Renault bucks the trend for SUV styling and makes its fourth Scenic a true MPV. Will the rationality of this seven-seater chime with buyers these days though?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Talisman
Jul 2016
Lamenting what we could have if Renault would only bring the Talisman to Ireland...
by Matt Robinson
Lamenting what we could have if Renault would only bring the Talisman to Ireland...
by Matt Robinson

Renault Clio TCe 120
Jul 2016
The Renault Clio gets rejuvenated with modest styling updates and fresh colours.
by Dave Humphreys
The Renault Clio gets rejuvenated with modest styling updates and fresh colours.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Megane 1.5 dCi GT-Line
Jun 2016
A Megane with far sharper looks and an impressive interior has just landed. But will it be good enough to take on the Golf and Astra?
by Neil Briscoe
A Megane with far sharper looks and an impressive interior has just landed. But will it be good enough to take on the Golf and Astra?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Megane GT
Dec 2015
Style meets performance in the new Renaultsport Mégane GT.
by Dave Humphreys
Style meets performance in the new Renaultsport Mégane GT.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Megane dCi 130
Dec 2015
The new Renault Mégane hatch majors on space, style and refinement.
by Dave Humphreys
The new Renault Mégane hatch majors on space, style and refinement.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Kadjar
Nov 2015
The stylish Renault Kadjar blends big SUV looks with a touch of class.
by Dave Humphreys
The stylish Renault Kadjar blends big SUV looks with a touch of class.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Kadjar
Jun 2015
Renault seriously wades into the C-segment SUV game with the new Kadjar crossover.
by Matt Robinson
Renault seriously wades into the C-segment SUV game with the new Kadjar crossover.
by Matt Robinson

Renault Zoe
Sep 2014
Renault's Zoe electric vehicle blends good looks with real-world practicalities, but is that enough?
by Dave Humphreys
Renault's Zoe electric vehicle blends good looks with real-world practicalities, but is that enough?
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Twingo
Aug 2014
Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive Twingo not as exciting as we'd hoped, but it's a fine tot regardless.
by Kyle Fortune
Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive Twingo not as exciting as we'd hoped, but it's a fine tot regardless.
by Kyle Fortune

Renault Grand Megane
May 2014
Is the one-time best-seller from Renault now an also-ran?
by Neil Briscoe
Is the one-time best-seller from Renault now an also-ran?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Zoe
Apr 2014
Renault's Zoe is the most affordable electric car yet, but is it enough to kick-start the battery revolution?
by Neil Briscoe
Renault's Zoe is the most affordable electric car yet, but is it enough to kick-start the battery revolution?
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Captur TCe
Nov 2013
Renault's new crossover offers plenty of colour, but isn't short on practicalities either.
by Dave Humphreys
Renault's new crossover offers plenty of colour, but isn't short on practicalities either.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Twizy
Aug 2013
Renault takes urban mobility to the next step. Meet the Twizy.
by Paul Healy
Renault takes urban mobility to the next step. Meet the Twizy.
by Paul Healy

Renault Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo
Aug 2013
The new Clio Renaultsport has a lot to live up to - and lots of contenders for its crown.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The new Clio Renaultsport has a lot to live up to - and lots of contenders for its crown.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Clio
Jul 2013
We get behind the wheel of the diesel-engined Clio on Irish roads.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We get behind the wheel of the diesel-engined Clio on Irish roads.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Scenic XMOD
Jun 2013
Renault tries to turn the Scenic into an SUV.
by Neil Briscoe
Renault tries to turn the Scenic into an SUV.
by Neil Briscoe

Renault Fluence Z.E.
May 2013
Renault takes electric cars towards normality with the Fluence Z.E.
by Dave Humphreys
Renault takes electric cars towards normality with the Fluence Z.E.
by Dave Humphreys

Renault Captur dCi
Apr 2013
The petrol-powered Captur left us feeling cold; can the diesel option convince us of the Renault's merits?
by Paul Healy
The petrol-powered Captur left us feeling cold; can the diesel option convince us of the Renault's merits?
by Paul Healy

Renault Captur TCe
Apr 2013
Groovy looking Renault Captur aims to take the Nissan Juke on at its own game.
by Paul Healy
Groovy looking Renault Captur aims to take the Nissan Juke on at its own game.
by Paul Healy

Renault Fluence
Mar 2013
Renault facelifts the Fluence saloon. Does it still hold the appeal it did during scrappage?
by Paul Healy
Renault facelifts the Fluence saloon. Does it still hold the appeal it did during scrappage?
by Paul Healy

Renault Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo
Mar 2013
New Clio RS should be performance bargain, but is it a little too high-tech?
by Kyle Fortune
New Clio RS should be performance bargain, but is it a little too high-tech?
by Kyle Fortune

Renault Clio
Oct 2012
The styling of the new Renault Clio will be enough for many buyers, but how does it drive?
by Shane O' Donoghue
The styling of the new Renault Clio will be enough for many buyers, but how does it drive?
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Grand Scenic
Aug 2012
Can a stylish facelift and a thumping stereo add sexiness to Renault's seven-seat MPV?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Can a stylish facelift and a thumping stereo add sexiness to Renault's seven-seat MPV?
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Megane Renaultsport Trophy
Feb 2012
Not only is the Mégane Trophy the fastest RS model yet; it's one of the most exciting hot hatches ever.
by Paul Healy
Not only is the Mégane Trophy the fastest RS model yet; it's one of the most exciting hot hatches ever.
by Paul Healy

Renault Grand Megane
Mar 2011
Perhaps the best all-rounder in the Megane range is the one you would least expect. We'd have the Grand Megane.
by Paddy Comyn
Perhaps the best all-rounder in the Megane range is the one you would least expect. We'd have the Grand Megane.
by Paddy Comyn

Renault Wind
Aug 2010
We grab an exclusive first drive in the eye-catching Renault Wind. Should it go on sale here?
by Shane O' Donoghue
We grab an exclusive first drive in the eye-catching Renault Wind. Should it go on sale here?
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Jul 2010
Renault's first electric car arrives in Ireland next year. We've driven it.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Renault's first electric car arrives in Ireland next year. We've driven it.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet
Jun 2010
Renault is launching a new Coupé-Cabriolet even though its rivals' models are recording low sales.
by Paddy Comyn
Renault is launching a new Coupé-Cabriolet even though its rivals' models are recording low sales.
by Paddy Comyn

Renault Grand Megane
Jun 2010
The estate version of the Mégane can be had for the price of a regular five-door hatchback - and it's huge inside.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The estate version of the Mégane can be had for the price of a regular five-door hatchback - and it's huge inside.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Renault Fluence Z.E.
Jun 2010
A full electric version of the value-for-money Renault Fluence will arrive in Ireland next year: we've driven it.
by Mark Nichol
A full electric version of the value-for-money Renault Fluence will arrive in Ireland next year: we've driven it.
by Mark Nichol

Renault Fluence
Jun 2010
Renault's Fluence offers a lot of car for very little money.
by Paddy Comyn
Renault's Fluence offers a lot of car for very little money.
by Paddy Comyn

Renault Megane
Jun 2009
Renault's Megane is extremely good value for money right now, and it comes in three distinct flavours.
by Paddy Comyn
Renault's Megane is extremely good value for money right now, and it comes in three distinct flavours.
by Paddy Comyn