The new Nissan Qashqai will be available in Ireland from February 1 next. The new model is longer and slightly wider and lower than its predecessor, but retains its high driving position. Passenger legroom and headroom has also been improved, and Nissan say it’s now easier to get into and out of the crossover....
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Opel hopes to ‘provide freedom beyond the constraints of city limits and urban roads’ with the new Opel Insignia Country Tourer, which will make its world debut later this year. Different to its Sports Tourer estate sibling, the all wheel drive Country Tourer has SUV characteristics, with ground clearance 20mm higher than normal. Two...
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If you’re in the market for a spacious family car that will be required to negotiate difficult terrain then the Ford Kuga AWD may be the car for you. It’s a beautiful car to drive. A five door SUV, it’s big and rugged looking and sits high up off the ground. I don’t think...
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If space and respect on the road are your top priorities in a family car then you should definitely take a look at the Mitsubishi Outlander. It’s a massive, muscular looking seven-seat SUV whose high up driving position gives you a commanding view of the road. The new Outlander is more spacious, more economical...
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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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The Citroën DS Wild Rubis concept has been unveiled ahead of its Shanghai Motor Show debut. The concept, which the French car maker has described as ‘wild and rebellious yet refined and sophisticated’, points towards a future DS-line SUV. A full-hybrid plug-in model, the Citroën DS Wild Rubis has an executive client in mind....
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The Ford Fiesta is Europe’s best selling small car and with the arrival of the new model, which had its Irish launch in Co Kildare this week, it’s plain to see that this is a title Ford is willing to fight for. Three trim levels of the new Ford Fiesta are available in Ireland...
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Suzuki has announced details of the new Suzuki SX4 crossover, which will be available in September. Suzuki’s naming convention in this vehicle is quite simple – the S stands for Suzuki, the X for crossover and the 4 for four wheel drive. In developing the SX4, Suzuki coupled its compact car expertise with technologies...
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