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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.

BMW iX1 xDrive30 (2023) review

We've driven the new BMW iX1 electric SUV, and it’s an instant hit.

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BMW X1 xDrive23i (2023) review

With modern looks and technology, can the new BMW X1 SUV carry on where its predecessor left off?

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DS 7 E-Tense 4x4 360 hybrid (2022) review

Design updates enhance the DS 7, though it's still not the default choice.

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BMW 320d Touring (2023) review

BMW's updated 3 Series has a lightly modified exterior design and new in-car technology. We drove the 320d Touring.

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BMW M340i xDrive Saloon (2023) review

BMW's updated 3 Series gets a mild facelift and fresh technology, but there's still an M340i model...

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Lexus RX 450h+ (2023) review

The new Lexus RX is plug-in hybrid refinement at its best.

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