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.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid (2020) review
Mental acceleration and saintly eco-figures are offered by the latest Porsche Cayenne hybrid.
Bentley Continental GT Convertible (2019) review
Here's Bentley's latest take on the Continental GTC soft-top.
Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition (2019) review
Mazda’s MX-5 celebrates its 30th birthday this year by getting a spray tan.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI (2020) review
Audi has given its big Q7 SUV a useful update for 2020.
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ (2020) review
The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S brings high performance to the compact four-door segment.
Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+ (2020) review
Ballistic performance meets superb handling for AMG’s pocket rocket, the new A 45 S.