Family cars from €30,000 – €40,000
With many of the luxury manufacturers dipping into this market with lower priced models designed to attract younger buyers, the premium 30,000 – 40,000 category has become seriously competitive writes Geraldine Herbert Audi A3 The Audi A3 is one of the most classy hatchbacks around and exudes an air of quality but you will pay a premium for the badge and the A3 is more expensive than more mainstream competitors. Inside it has a...
Family cars from €20,000 – €30,000
For the vast majority of families this price bracket is the one they are shopping in and offers the best choice in the market writes Geraldine Herbert Volkswagen Golf The appeal of Volkswagen’s Golf has always been broad. Whether a small family or single driver the Golf offers everything most motorists will ever need and we have been happily buying them in droves since the mid seventies. The Mk7 Golf is a much sharper...
Family cars from €10,000 – €20,000
There is a lot of choice here given the size of the budget in this category and something to suit both small and large families writes Geraldine Herbert Ford Fiesta With smart styling and the option of five doors the Fiesta is a perennial favourite among small families. Fuel economy and CO2 emissions have been reduced thanks to the addition of some advanced engines and Fiesta buyers can now choose between a 1.0 and 1.25 litre...
