First Drives
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.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports GR Sport (2023) review
Does the updated Toyota Corolla estate make sense in GR Sport spec?
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid Hatchback (2023) review
Toyota has tweaked its hybrid hatchback for 2023 - still a winner?
Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140 (2023) review
The Jogger Hybrid 140 brings the Dacia brand into the electrified age.
Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo (2023) review
The Maserati GranTurismo is back, more modern, more stylish and with a stonking 3.0-litre V6 engine.
Opel Grandland GSe (2023) review
The Opel Grandland GSe is a plug-in hybrid crossover with sportier styling.
Opel Astra GSe (2023) review
Reviving a name from the past, the Opel Astra GSe is a sportier plug-in hybrid.