I’ve always loved the rear doors in the Opel Meriva. It’s perhaps an unusual statement but these doors open backwards, like a traditional London cab. Not only is it a quirky design feature, there is practicality behind it as well – opening doors that way makes it easier to load baby seats and also...
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The versatile Seat Alhambra MPV is now even more luxurious with the arrival of the SE trim. Standard features in the new spec include leather upholstery and 18” alloys. The car also offers sports suspension front and rear, as well as heated sports front seats with lumbar support. Meanwhile, automatic rear sliding doors with...
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Mercedes-Benz hopes to broaden the appeal of the new Mercedes-Benz V-Class to large families ‘with pets and paraphernalia’ as well as to surfboard toting, hand gliding urban adventurers. The V-Class in its old guise, the Viano, is already a favourite with shuttle bus operators and Mercedes-Benz hopes that the new model’s luxury features will...
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Citroën goes into 2014 with the Irish Car of the Year title under its belt for the Citroën C4 Picasso, and it hopes for even more success with the Citroën Grand C4 Picasso, which we had the pleasures of driving at its Irish launch. Citroën reckons the seven-seat Grand C4 Picasso will account for...
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If you thought the size of your family prevented you from doing your bit for the environment motoring-wise – then think again. Enter the Toyota Prius+ – a seven seat petrol hybrid. It’s a beautifully luxurious car, with the bright and airy cabin in the test model boasting a double sun roof and privacy...
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For parents, there are pros and cons for having children in quick succession. On the plus side, you get all your sleepless nights done with in one go; siblings who are close in age are (in theory at least) more likely to get on, and you get to grips with your parent/life balance faster....
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There’s very little danger of the Renault Scenic XMod being labeled chic – but then again, it’s a rugged crossover – the type of car that rarely makes it onto the ‘most stylish’ lists. However, don’t let outward appearances put you off what is otherwise a very good family car. Once you get past...
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Citroën is encouraging families to ‘discover the world inside’ the new Citroën C4 Picasso, which has just arrived in Ireland. It’s aiming the new MPV at the family market, hoping the space, flexibility and practicality offered in the new model will attract families of all ages. Four trim levels are available in the new...
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