First Drive – Renault Captur
We travelled to Biarritz to drive the Renault Clio-based Captur, ahead of its Irish Launch in July What is it? Small crossovers are flavour of the month and Renault’s new Captur is essentially a taller version of the Clio with chunkier SUV styling. The idea is to combine the spaciousness and flexibility of an MPV, the rugged appearance of an SUV and the driving dynamics of a family hatchback. Ford, Fiat and Peugeot will...
Ford Kuga 2.0 Titanium
What is it? Ford’s urban warrior, the Kuga is one of the most stylish crossovers around. Pronounced K-U-G-A, not Cougar, crossovers may share some of the macho styling of the old fuel guzzling 4x4s but underneath they are much more car like than their beefy exterior hints at. Think of the Ford Kuga as a jacked-up Focus! Who is it aimed at? This is a family car and while it is not huge by any means it certainly provides enough space...
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 With the arrival of a diesel hybrid engine can the Peugeot 3008 really deliver on the seductive promise of off road capability, performance and economy? What is it? Crossovers are fast becoming one of the most popular cars on the road with their rugged SUV styling and MPV practicality. Winner of Irish Car of the Year 2010, the Peugeot 3008 is one of the best of the current crop of crossovers. Who is it aimed...
