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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.

SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI (2022) review

SEAT has given its Arona crossover a more adventurous look for the 2022 model year, together with a vastly improved interior.

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Lexus NX 450h+ (2022) review

The Lexus NX 450h+ impressively introduces plug-in hybrid power to a new generation of one of the company's best-selling models.

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Lexus ES 300h (2022) review

The Lexus ES 300h comes in for an overhaul for 2022, adding subtle improvements to an already refined package.

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SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI FR (2022) review

The SEAT Ibiza has been updated with a much-improved interior and some fashionable new tech for 2022.

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BMW iX xDrive50 (2022) review

Underneath the divisive styling of the new BMW iX is an astoundingly high-tech and accomplished new electric SUV.

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Dacia Spring EV (2021) review

No electric car on sale in Ireland can match the Dacia Spring for both value for money and relevance.

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