Hyundai i40 Tourer
What is it? Added late last year to Hyundai’s line up the i40 available in both estate and saloon versions. It is spacious, stylish and offers advanced technology, fuel efficiency and performance. What is it like inside? Inside the cabin oozes quality and every version comes well equipped. A generous wheelbase and wide bodywork result in a very spacious cabin and boot space is excellent. What is it like to drive? Powered by an...
Volkswagen Passat Estate
What is it? The Volkswagen Passat offers a great combination of reliability, luxury and style in the family car market and has been a firm favourite in Ireland for years. What is it like inside? Inside there are shared components with the Golf and the Jetta so that it is typical VW with a well illuminated dash and great levels of equipment throughout, comfortable seating and a host of safety devices. What is it like to drive? Very...
Peugeot 508 SW
What is it? A sophisticated and sporty French estate the Peugeot 508 is tres chic inside and out. What is it like inside? While the 508 saloon fares better in terms of exterior styling than the estate version, inside it is supremely comfortable. Although not as spacious as some of its rivals, decent legroom is found front and back. What is it like to drive? On the road it seamlessly blends comfort and dynamics. The 508 may not reset...
Toyota Avensis Tourer
What is it? Ireland’s second best selling car the Avensis has endured for its consistency, reliability and value for money. A recent revamp has only increased its appeal. What is it like inside? Inside it is spacious, comfortable and easy on the eye. The Avensis inside or out is not a car that is ever going to excite but it is one that is very hard to find fault with. What is it like to drive? The revised chassis feels stiffer and...
Citroen C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso
What is it? This practical and stylish people carrier from Citroën is available as both a seven seater (Grand Picasso) and a five seater (Picasso). What are it like inside? The interior is spacious and the seating arrangement good. The layout is easy to use with a nice commanding driving position and thanks to the wide angle panoramic windscreen the cabin is airy and bright. What is it like to drive? The ride comfort in the Picasso is...
