Renault Megane Sports Tourer GT
With ‘Smart looks, low fuel bills and generous kit the Sports Tourer ticks all the right boxes’, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The latest newcomer to a growing sector of estate or pseudo-estate versions of hatchbacks is the Mégane Sports Tourer, and it faces stiff competition from the likes of the Ford Focus Estate, Opel Astra Sports Tourer and SEAT’s sporty Leon ST. Who is it aimed at? If space for the kids,...
VW Passat GTE Saloon
We get behind the wheel of VW’s fuel sipping Passat GTE saloon writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The Passat has always been a popular contender in its segment and with consumers beginning to look away from faithful diesel models the GTE hybrid is stepping in to fill a gap for those looking for something a little more environmentally friendly. Who is it aimed at? The Passat GTE is aimed at those looking for a practical family car...
Peugeot 508 RXH
The French are better known for their fashion, food and fine wines, rather than their big cars, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The RXH is the bells-and-whistles version of Peugeot’s big family car. When it first when on sale, it was a diesel electric hybrid with a 4WD system, but the technology proved expensive and cumbersome and sales were poor. Instead, you now get a luxury specced 508 estate, with chunky body styling...
Volkswagen Golf Estate
Looking for a little more practicality than a hatchback, Suzanne Keane test drives the VW Golf Estate to see how much more it offers What is it? The Volkswagen Golf has always been a popular choice on Irish roads but in estate form it offers extra practicality. Who is it aimed at? The Golf estate will appeal to a hatchback driver who needs some extra space in a car that looks a little more grown up. Styling? Previous models of the VW...
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 200 CDI
The CLA Shooting Brake is for those who value the finer things in life writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? When premium marques such as Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz produce cars that look suspiciously like estates, they cleverly call them shooting brakes or sport brakes. The very striking and elegant CLA Shooting Brake is the latest addition to the Mercedes Benz range and is based on the compact CLA four door coupé. Who is it aimed at?...
