Renault Scenic Xmod BOSE 1.5 dCi 110 S&S
Renault has given the Scenic a rugged makeover, we find out if the new Xmod is a case of style over substance. What is it? Renault’s new Xmod promises the space and practicality of an MPV with the brawny good looks of an off roader. Who is it aimed at? If you’re in denial about needing an MPV and hope no-one will notice if you ever decide to buy one then the Xmod is for you. Underneath this beefier version of the five-seat Renault...
First Drive: Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
Citroën’s new seven seat MPV promises extra equipment, super fuel economy and a stylish exterior, we take a test drive in the new Grand C4 Picasso writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Citroën have long offered MPVs that blend practicality with French flair and their latest five seat Picasso has won a host of coveted awards including Irish Car of the Year 2014. A new seven seat Grand version now joins the range. First impressions of...
First Drive: Fiat 500L MPW 1.3 MultiJet
The Fiat 500 has just got even bigger, we drive the new seven seater 500L MPW What is it? The biggest member of the Fiat 500 family the new 500L MPW (multi purpose wagon), is essentially a 5+2-seater MPV but it promises the charm of the 500 combined with a small car feel yet the space and the versatility of an MPV. First impressions of the new Fiat 500L MPW. Aimed squarely at the family market, it’s not the most stylish MPVs around...
Kia Carens v Peugeot 5008 v Toyota Verso
At the heart of a good MPV is a simple design brief; it needs to be fun to drive and cope with the demands of family life. We tested three new arrivals the Kia Carens, Peugeot 5008 and Toyota’s Verso. What is it? Each of the three are seven seat MPV’s. The Toyota Verso is the only one available that offers the option of five or seven seats. Who is it aimed at? It is hard to beat a good MPV for everything from the mundane school runs...
First Drive – Citroën C4 Picasso
We travelled to Lisbon to drive Citroën’s New C4 Picasso ahead of its September launch What is it? At the heart of a good MPV is a simple design brief; it needs to be fun to drive and cope with the demands of family life. The Citroën C4 Picasso is a new twist on the original Picasso theme and it offers style and space in abundance. Shorter and lower than the model it replaces this sleek new compact MPV will arrive here next...
First Drive – Kia Carens
We travelled to Monte Carlo to test drive the New Kia Carens MPV ahead of its arrival in Ireland in May What is it? Kia’s new MPV, the Carens is the latest vehicle to benefit from the new “Tiger Nose” design and it is unrecognisable from the model it replaces. With styling reminiscent of the new cee’d the Carens is also shorter, narrower and lower than before. It competes against the Ford Grand C-Max, Opel Zafira Tourer ,...