Ten things to know about the Peugeot 3008 SUV
Peugeot unveiled their new 3008 crossover to the World press in Paris recently writes Suzanne Keane The new Peugeot 3008 will be the star of Peugeot’s stand at the 2016 Paris Motor Show and will be arriving in Ireland just in time for January 2017 sales hoping to take the C-Segment by storm. It’s much more aggressive looking than its predecessor with a very flat looking front end hosting a widened chrome grille, a high waist line,...
First drive: Jaguar F-Pace
Mid-sized Jaguar ready to mix it up with premium rivals as contender to BMW X4, Audi Q5 and Lexus writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Our appetite for SUVs shows no signs of diminishing anytime soon and an onslaught of new models – particularly from the more premium and luxurious brands – is on the way. Queues are already forming for Maserati’s Levant and Bentley’s Bentayga and new arrivals are planned from...
2015 Renault Kadjar Expression
Can Renault emulate some of Nissan success with their Qashqai rival asks Suzanne Keane What is it? The Kadjar is the bigger brother of the Captur and is built on the same platform as the Nissan Qashqai. Renault have designed the Kadjar to act as 3 cars in one – an SUV with 4×4, the storage space of an estate and the head and knee space of a saloon. Who is it aimed at? The Kadjar’s main selling point is its practicality and...
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 160 AWD EX
Honda’s CR-V has been given a makeover but is it enough to make it stand out from the crowd asks Suzanne Keane What is it? Honda’s CR-V has been redesigned for 2015 with a new diesel engine, 9 speed auto gearbox and a more engaging and refined driving experience. Who is it aimed at? The Honda CR-V is aimed at both rural and urban living families needing comfort and practicality. Styling? The revamped CR-V comes with a newly...
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS GLX ALLGRIP
Suzuki’s little SUV combines winning traits of space, style and flexibility writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? If we needed any more proof that Crossovers are the fastest growing segment in the car market, the recent launch of five new arrivals confirms this and Suzuki Vitara is one of the latest to join the fray. Who is it aimed at? Suzuki’s fourth generation Vitara comes hot on the heels of the Jeep Renegade, Fiat...
