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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.

Mazda CX-30 SkyActiv-X (2020 pre-production) review

Mazda’s high-tech SkyActiv-X engine lands in the handsome new CX-30 crossover, so is it a match made in heaven?

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Kia XCeed 1.6 CRDi diesel (2020) review

The new Kia XCeed shows how compact crossovers should be done.

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Audi Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI (2020) review

Audi succumbs to fashion and coupe-ifies the Q3; here’s the Q3 Sportback.

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Mitsubishi L200 (2020) review

Sixth-generation Mitsubishi L200 gains style and technology along with a new, more efficient engine.

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Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI petrol (2020) review

Skoda completes its three-strong crossover-SUV line-up with the smallest model, the Kamiq.

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Volkswagen Caravelle 6.1 2.0 TDI (2020) review

Updated Volkswagen Caravelle gets sharper styling and more safety equipment.

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