Audi Q2
Q is for Quality – Audi’s new baby of the SUV range ticks all the premium boxes writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Its clear Audi know a thing or two about creating desirable SUVs given the popularity of their existing Q range of cars and their latest addition to the Q family is the smallest in the line-up, the Q2. Who is it aimed at? The compact crossover market is dominated by volume sellers so Audi is aiming to carve a...
First Drive: Kia Niro
The new hybrid Niro makes a very interesting and economical addition to the Kia line-up, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Kia’s latest model, Niro, aims to stay ahead of the curve as the Korean Car maker’s first hybrid and all-new compact crossover. Sharing the same underpinnings as the new Hyundai Ioniq, the Niro sits between the Sportage and the Cee’d hatchback in the Kia line-up. While Hyundai will sell...
First drive: Volkswagen Tiguan
We’ve been to Berlin to test drive the new Volkswagen Tiguan in advance of its arrival in Ireland writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The Volkswagen Tiguan was originally launched back in 2007 as a bigger Golf or baby Touareg and since then Volkswagen have sold more than 2.8 million in 170 countries worldwide. With an ever increasing numbers of buyers in the market for a crossover this revamped model is more stylish and practical than...
Volvo XC60 D4 (190hp) AWD ES
Can the Volvo XC60 tempt buyers away from the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Range Rover Evoque asks Hannah Gordon What is it? Not another SUV entering the market I hear you say, the Volvo XC60 has improved massively in the last year or two and is now a contender in leading the mid-size SUV market. With sharp and attractive styling, comfort and irritability the Volvo XC60 definitely deserves its place amongst the German competition. Who is it...
First Drive: SsangYong Tivoli
We went to snowy Frankfurt to check out the newest model from SsangYong, their new Tivoli writes Aimee Woods What is it? The Tivoli is the latest development from the SsangYong, which comes in the form of a stylish and compact SUV. Inspired by the Korando, the Tivoli is deservedly making a significant impression and is the fresh start that the company have sought after. First impressions of the new SsangYong Tivoli? The Tivoli...
