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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.

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake (2021) review

Genesis' first estate lags behind the best in class, but it's still a viable alternative.

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Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4xe hybrid (2022) review

Improvements for the Jeep Compass mark the arrival of the 4xe hybrid version.

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Porsche Taycan GTS (2022) review

The sporty GTS trim level has now come to the electric Porsche Taycan sports saloon.

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BMW M4 Competition xDrive Convertible (2022) review

The BMW M4 Competition loses its roof but gains a little more appeal. With all-wheel drive, it's a proper all-season sports car.

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BMW 420d xDrive Gran Coupe (2022) review

The 4 Series Gran Coupe body adds more practicality, but is it worth a €5,000 premium over the 3 Series?

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Opel Combo-e Life (2022) review

Opel's simple and sensible van-based MPV gets electric power.

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