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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.

Dacia Jogger 1.0 petrol (2022) review

Could a practical car be any more Dacia than the stupendously good-value new seven-seat Jogger?

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Toyota Aygo X Limited (2022) review

In creating the Aygo X, Toyota blends crossover and city car in one interesting mix.

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Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI (2022) review

The Polo has been modernised inside and out, but is that a change for the better?

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Mazda CX-5 2.2 Skyactiv-D (2022) review

The CX-5 updates are minor, but is that enough to keep the driver-orientated SUV at the top of its class?

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SsangYong Korando e-Motion EV (2022) review

SsangYong's new electric SUV offers quality and refinement, but range may be a sticking point.

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BMW i4 eDrive40 (2022) review

Does the entry-level BMW i4 do enough to become the electric executive saloon of choice?

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