• Posts Tagged ‘Renault’

    First Drive: Renault Twizy

    by  • August 28, 2013 • Car Reviews, First Drives

    2013 Renault Twizy exterior

    City dwellers take note, a new contender has joined the urban run-around market and it’s quite possibly the smallest yet. The new Renault Twizy is a two-seat electric quadricycle and we got to take it for a quick spin at its Irish launch in Mondello – we weren’t on the track, mind, but on...

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    French style shines through in Renault Clio

    by  • June 19, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2013 Renault Clio exterior front right

    If chic and petite with a hint of va-va voom are top of your priority list when it comes to choosing a new car, then you should check out the all new Renault Clio. We reckon it’s the most stylish looking little supermini on the road at the moment. The test car was a...

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    Prices announced for new Renault Captur

    by  • June 4, 2013 • Motoring News

    2013 Renault Captur exterior front right static

    The new Renault Captur will be available in Ireland from €19,390, the French car manufacturer has announced. The new model, which Renault describes ‘as a unique blend of MPV, SUV and family hatchback’ has also received a five-star Euro NCAP rating following passive tests. It is expected to launch in Ireland next month. Visit...

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    Renault Scenic gets crossed

    by  • May 17, 2013 • Motoring News

    2013 Renault Scenic XMOD exterior front left static

    The new Renault Scenic crossover, the Scenic XMOD has arrived in Ireland. The French car maker says the new model is ‘sporty and elegant’ and ‘combines the outdoor cues of a crossover with the refined world of an MPV’. In keeping with crossover design, the Renault Scenic XMOD sits higher off the ground. It...

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    Renault Captur crossover for July arrival

    by  • May 3, 2013 • Motoring News

    2013 Renault Captur exterior front right static

    Renault’s new urban crossover, the Renault Captur is expected in Irish dealerships on July 1. The French car manufacturer describes the Captur as ‘a unique blend of MPV, SUV and family hatchback’ and says it hopes the Captur will ‘bring a welcome splash of colour and glamour’ to the crossover segment. Two engines will...

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    Renault’s In-Fluence

    by  • March 20, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2013 Renault Fluence exterior front left static

    As I walked around the corner on my way home one night I found myself admiring a beautiful sleek looking black car – and then I realised it was the car I was driving that week, the Renault Fluence. The Fluence has chic down to a T. With elongated lines, the head-turning five-seat saloon...

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    Chic and sporty Renault Mégane

    by  • January 23, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2013 Renault Megane GT Line exterior front right dynamic

    If you like the look of a hot hatch but you’re not overly fussed about the increased engine power or running costs that generally come with it then you should try out the Renault Mégane GT Line. This sporty looking number has the appearance of a hot hatch but has a 1.5-litre 110hp engine...

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    Dacia impresses with Duster SUV

    by  • January 16, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Dacia Duster exterior front dynamic

    With road conditions turning icy and talk of snow on the horizon many motorists will be dreaming of a 4×4. Prices for these vehicles have come down in recent years and now new kid on the block Dacia has finally reached the Irish market with its Dacia Duster – an SUV with a starting...

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