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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.

Cupra Formentor VZ TSI 310 (2021) review

We've driven Cupra's first bespoke model - the Formentor SUV. What's it like?

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BMW iX3 electric (2021) review

We test drive the 2021 electric X3, the new BMW iX3.

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BMW M8 Gran Coupe (2020) review

We so wanted to love the four-door BMW M8, but we can't...

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Bentley Continental GT V8 Mulliner (2020) review

The V8 engine improves the Continental GT, but do you need the glitzy Mulliner specification?

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Land Rover Defender 90 X P400 (2021) review

Our first chance to drive the 'shortie' Land Rover Defender 90, in range-topping X form to boot.

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Mercedes-Benz S 450 (2021) review

An all-new Mercedes S-Class charges ahead in the fight for luxury car supremacy.

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