Mazda has announced details of the all-new Mazda2, saying it ‘brings new levels of technological sophistication, driving pleasure and active safety’ to its segment. The supermini is now available to order in Ireland, for March delivery. The new model is offered in a choice to two petrol and one diesel engine – SKYACTIV-G 1.5...
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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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How about a brand new family car for less than €10,000? Well that’s what Romanian brand Dacia is offering with its new supermini, the Dacia Sandero. A five-door hatchback, the Sandero has a pleasant SUV-like nose and distinctive looking curve-over doors. Inside, the cabin is roomy enough for two adults and three children and...
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‘Eliminating the unnecessary’ and concentrating on simplicity has allowed Dacia to bring its new supermini, the Dacia Sandero, to Ireland with a price tag more associated with a city car. The five-door Dacia Sandero was launched to the Irish market today, with prices starting from €9,990. Described by the Romanian car manufacturer as offering...
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If you’re after a small car that’s stylish and generous on spec then you should take a look at the new Hyundai i20. The supermini has had a facelift and is now more fuel efficient and has a better specification offering. It’s a cute looking small but muscular car with nice LED lights at...
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Peugeot has announced that it is to launch a GTi hot hatch version of the new 208 supermini next spring. Putting out 200bhp, the six-speed manual turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine can go from 0-100kph in less than seven seconds, according to Peugeot. Visually, the three-door GTi version will feature a 10mm wider front and...
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Peugeot’s new super-mini, the Peugeot 208 is magic – literally. Despite being 7cm shorter on the outside than its predecessor (the 207), the 208 has a Tardis-like feel to it, managing to be roomier inside, offering rear passengers 5cm extra in knee space. I was also impressed with the size of the boot, which...
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Dr Dre and Lavazza, yes, the coffee people, are two of the names associated with the latest member of the Fiat 500 family, the Fiat 500L. The Italian car manufacturer promises the 500L will offer ‘MPV practicality, SUV image and Supermini efficiency’, although it’s only slightly longer than the average European car. Fiat reckons...
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