Fiat 500
What is it The 1957 Nuova Cinquecento was to Italy as the Beetle was to Germany. The current Fiat 500, with its Italian design and city-friendly functionality is a truly modern version of that old classic. What is it like inside Space was never likely to be one of its hallmarks and it is cramped for adult passengers, but there is a good quality interior with beautiful retro dials and instruments. What is it like to drive As expected...
Kia Picanto
What is it Kia’s smallest offering benefited from a facelift in 2011 bringing it more into line with its stylish siblings. What is it like inside Surprisingly roomy inside, thanks to an addition of 60mm in length on the previous model the Picanto comfortably accommodates four. Overall the interior is solid and well build with plenty of extras and safety features are abundant. What is it like to drive Fun to drive the benefits of the...
Nissan Pixo
What is it? Co-developed by Nissan with Suzuki, the Nissan Pixo is practically identical to the Suzuki Alto. What is it like inside? Suprisingly roomy inside, although the back seats are more suitable to children. What is it like to drive? While it may be cheap to run it is pretty dull to drive. That said it is perfect city car with a decent build and the Nissan seal of reliability. What is it likely to cost? At 4.4 litre per 100km...
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi
Apparently more than 1,500 Ford engineers were working on the new Focus at various stages of its development and it shows. Its smart styling and driveability makes it one of the very best around. What is it? Winner of the Continental Irish Compact Family Car of the Year 2012, the Focus is Ireland’s best selling car and has been a huge success story in Ireland since its launch in 1999. Who is it aimed at? Just about everyone,...
Mazda 3
What is it? Mazda’s small family car is offered in both a saloon and hatchback version. The hatchback offers the most flexibility of the two. What is it like inside? Interior space is very good with decent leg and headroom in the front and rear and an adequate 340 litres of space in the boot is provided. There is good quality throughout with high spec equipment and safety levels. . What is it like to drive? On the road the 3 is...
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