• Posts Tagged ‘city car’

    Peugeot 208 – a sophisticated city car

    by  • October 10, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Peugeot 208 exterior

    If you are wedded to your CD collection then the new Peugeot 208 is not the car for you as it does not concern itself with such old style technology. If, however, you’re in the market for a stylish little city car then you should definitely take a look. The new Peugeot 208 is...

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    New Fiat Panda 4×4 unveiled

    by  • August 31, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Fiat Panda 4x4 exterior front left

    Fiat has announced details of the all new Fiat Panda 4×4, which will make its international debut at the Paris Motor Show. The only all-wheel drive city car, the new Fiat Panda 4×4 promises improved performance, emissions and economy in both its petrol and diesel models. Fiat also says the new Panda has improved...

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    Volkswagen’s new city car really adds up!

    by  • August 8, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Volkswagen up! exterior left front

    The Volkswagen up! is perhaps the only car on the road at the moment with an exclamation mark in its name, and that punctuation point could stand for all the surprises the teeny tiny little city car has to offer. First off, it’s much roomier than you’d expect. And, it’s also much faster than...

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    Seat’s new city car is all Mii Mii Mii

    by  • August 7, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Seat Mii interior exterior right side

    A stylish and sporty car that’s a doddle to park is what Seat is promising from its new city car, the Seat Mii, which has just launched in the Irish market. Replacing the Seat Arosa, the Mii will initially be available in a three-door version, powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine putting out 75bhp....

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    Opel introduces Adam to trendy urbanites

    by  • July 12, 2012 • Motoring News

    Jam, Glam and Slam is how Opel hopes to win over trendy urban drivers to its new city car, the Opel Adam, which is due to reach Ireland early next year. Opel promises to make each Adam unique, combining powerful design with an almost unlimited level of personalisation – cue Jam, Glam and Slam....

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    Skoda Citigo takes on the city car market

    by  • July 10, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Skoda Citigo exterior rear left

    Skoda’s new city car, the Citigo has finally arrived in Ireland. The Citigo is the Czech car manufacturer’s first venture into the small car market. Both three-door and five-door models will be available, with prices starting from €9,995. There’s also a choice of two petrol engines – a 1.0l 60bhp or a more powerful...

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    Clio Expression is full of character

    by  • May 16, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Renault Clio Expression exterior - right side

    Renault really does excel when it comes to designing the little things in the new Clio. I was particularly taken with the tiny steering wheel audio/wiper stalks and they reminded me a little bit of Shrek’s antlers – but in a good way. The two-dials-in-one heating controls also deserve a mention in the design...

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    Chrysler’s stylish little city car

    by  • March 28, 2012 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2012 Chrysler Ypsilon exterior

    If you’re in the market for a city car that will really stand out in the looks department and is a fun little drive then you should check out the Chrysler Ypsilon. The baby of the Chrysler family is a really distinctive looking car, especially the front grille, and the model I was driving...

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