First Drive: SEAT Arona
The striking new Seat Arona is the latest offering in the compact SUV segment, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Named after a small town in Tenerife, the Arona is the latest newcomer from the Spanish car maker Seat and is a significant model as it marks its first foray into the ultra-competitive B-SUV sector. First impressions of the new Seat Arona? Looming in the mirrors of the Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008 and Opel Mokka, the...
First Drive: Kia Stonic
In a competitive market, does Kia’s crossover Stonic have the power to surprise, asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? Car makers are getting serious about small SUVs and a host of new models are set to join the burgeoning market over the next few months. Hyundai has just announced pricing for its new Kona, while its sister brand Kia launched its Rio-based Stonic recently Building on the success of its large seven-seat Sorento...
New SUVs Coming Soon
Thinking of buying an SUV? Then check out some of the exciting new models coming our way over the next few months writes Geraldine Herbert Citroen C3 Aircross The C3 Picasso is no more and has been transformed into a funky crossover that will compete with rivals that include Peugeot’s 2008 the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur. Powering this compact SUV will be a choice of three-cylinder PureTech 82, 110 and 130 petrol units and...
How much tax does the Motorist pay?
With the budget only days away we take a look at how much tax the motorist is already burdened with writes Geraldine Herbert How much tax is charged on a new car ? The Hyundai Tucson is the bestselling car in Ireland this year but how much tax is paid on a new car? If we break it down Hyundai Tucson Executive 1.7 Selling price – €32,070 VRT – €4720 (charged at 17%) VAT – €5,114(charged at 23%) So the total amount...
First Drive: Opel Grandland X
The stylish third member of Opel’s ‘X’ family has arrived writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Grandland X is Opel’s stylish but late entrant into the compact SUV parade. With a sporty design and rugged off-road looks, it is aimed at young families and the young at heart. At 4.48m long it is also the largest SUV in Opel’s range, with seating for five people, generous luggage space and a host of...
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