Reviews

While perfectly smooth and proficient, the BMW 220d Gran Coupe doesn’t exactly wow with its driving manners. Nor do its… ‘challenging’ looks. There are also more practical models in the BMW canon at this sort of price level, such as the X2 crossover, which make the 220d Gran Coupe look like an unnecessary oddity from the product planners in Munich.

The Volkswagen Arteon is big on style, space and standard specification, which are means it will prove succesful in the premium executive class. It is a clear winner in the styling stakes, with distinctive features to stand out on the road. It’s also very refined for long distance drives and a great all-rounder, with low running costs in diesel guise

Nissan X-Trail has been one of the brand's best-selling vehicles worldwide. Available with both five and seven seats as well as having off-road capabilities the X-Trail is the ideal SUV for large adventure-loving families. The most recent update in 2018 saw the X-Trail get a facelift, like that of the Qashqai in terms of styling.

Following a fifteen year hiatus, the Toyota Camry returns to Ireland in modern splendour, with sharp new styling and hybrid technology at its core. The original Camry has been a monumental sales success for Toyota around the world thanks to its famed reliability and comfort, and first impressions of the new model are very good indeed.

Volvo has introduced new XC40 and XC60 models to its range for 2018, but the XC90 maintains its position as the Swedish brand’s largest and most luxurious SUV. The new XC90 has a reputation for being practical, luxurious and well-equipped.

If you are seeking a fast and focused performance hatch, then the MINI John Cooper Works should be your first port of call. It offers spine tingling performance and sublime handling which is best enjoyed on the race circuit. It demands a premium price tag.

The Tesla name is synonymous with high-end electric vehicles, but the Model 3 is the company’s most accessible car yet. It comes in ether rear- or all-wheel-drive formats with acceleration and performance that are just as impressive as the official driving ranges between charges.

Premium estate cars such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate combine practicality and luxury like few other cars can. With a massive 640 litre boot and an incredibly lavish interior, the E-Class Estate has been one of the leaders in its class since its late 2016 launch.

This is the Audi SQ5, the beefed-up version of Audi’s popular Q5 SUV. The SQ5 is now powered by a mild-hybrid V6 diesel engine, which sounds tame, but it isn’t, it comes with 347 horsepower and 700Nm of torque.

It’s the Porsche Taycan Turbo, the middle of three models in the German company’s brand-new line of fully electric sports cars. But whereas the 571hp entry-point Taycan 4S provides a 462km maximum EV range.

The 6 Series GT is a long and luxurious five-door Coupe, so long in fact that its wheelbase matches the latest BMW 7 Series. The 6 Series GT’s styling is less divisive than the outgoing 5 Series GT which it replaces, and the roofline is considerably lower too.

The Range Rover Velar is a highly luxurious car with fantastic body styling. If yo have around €80-90,000 to spend then this Range Rover is highly recommended. For a more detailed review press the read more button.