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.
MINI Cooper S Convertible (2025) review
The MINI Convertible has had a major overhaul; we’ve driven the Cooper S.
Opel Mokka 1.2 Hybrid (2025) review
The mildest of updates reminds us that the likeable little Opel Mokka crossover still exists. We drove the hybrid one.
Volkswagen e-Caravelle (2025) review
Forget about electric SUVs; the Volkswagen e-Caravelle is how you move lots of people in an EV.
Subaru Forester e-Boxer (2025) review
Can the new and supposedly improved Forester finally capture the imagination of customers?
XPeng G6 Standard Range (2025) review
Remember the name, because the XPeng G6 is a new electric SUV worth taking a closer look at.
BYD Atto 2 Boost (2025) review
New BYD Atto 2 brings higher quality to the affordable electric crossover segment.