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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.

McLaren 600LT review

The new McLaren 600LT struts its stuff on the Hungaroring F1 circuit as the second modern-day Longtail model.

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Audi Q3 35 TFSI (1.5 petrol) review

The new Audi Q3 backs up its sharp design with a refined driving experience.

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Audi Q3 35 TDI (2.0 diesel) review

A polished diesel engine and quattro all-wheel drive serve the new Audi Q3 well.

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Suzuki Jimny 1.5 petrol review

Suzuki’s tiny Jimny 4x4, is back for its fourth outing. Set expectation levels to ‘Defcon 1’...

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review

Clever tech suits certain owner-drivers, but the Outlander hybrid won’t satisfy everyone.

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Lexus UX 250h F Sport review

With just one powertrain on offer, is the new Lexus UX hybrid crossover limited in appeal?

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