• Posts Tagged ‘crossover’

    February date for new Nissan Qashqai

    by  • November 8, 2013 • Motoring News

    2014 Nissan Qashqai exterior front right static

    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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    Renault takes new XMod on Scenic route

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

    2013 Renault Scenic XMod exterior front right dynamic

    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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    Mitsubishi ASX’s rugged appeal

    by  • September 4, 2013 • Car Reviews, Test Drives

    2013 Mitsubishi ASX exterior right side static

    Mitsubishi does a great line in no nonsense cars and the Mitsubishi Active Sports Crossover (or ASX in everyday parlance) doesn’t let the side down. Since its launch in 2010, more than a quarter of a million ASXs have been sold worldwide and the Japanese car maker is hoping the new generation crossover will...

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    First Drive: Peugeot 2008

    by  • August 7, 2013 • Car Reviews, First Drives

    2013 Peugeot 2008 exterior front left dynamic

    Peugeot is inviting Irish drivers to ‘see the road in a different light’ with the arrival of its new compact crossover, the Peugeot 2008, which we got to take for a quick spin at its Irish launch. The Peugeot 2008 is a stylish and sturdy looking compact SUV. The test car was an Active...

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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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    Summer date for Peugeot 2008 crossover

    by  • May 2, 2013 • Motoring News

    2013 Peugeot 2008 exterior dynamic front

    Peugeot is the latest car manufacturer to enter the compact SUV segment, with the new Peugeot 2008 arriving in Ireland this summer. The Peugeot 2008 aims to ‘combine the driving characteristics of a hatchback with the strengths of an SUV’. The French car-manufacturer says it has achieved this by ‘blending the success and design...

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