Ford Focus Zetec 1.6TDCi
Ford’s Focus is still a fine balance of ride and handling writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The new Ford Focus has been given a fresh new interior and sleek exterior look with a new bold front end. Who is it aimed at? The Focus will appeal to a wide range of consumers from lovers of sporty hatchbacks to those looking for a practical and economical family car. Styling? Our test car was a Cobalt Blue Zetec with sports suspension,...
ŠKODA Octavia Scout 4×4 2.0 TDI 150bhp
Fully prepared and always ready for an adventure we find out if Skoda’s Octavia really can be transformed into a Scout writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Skoda’s Octavia Scout, a no-nonsense estate car with impressive off-road capability is an interesting alternative to the suburban SUV. Who is it aimed at? For those looking for a decent amount of power, four-wheel drive with the space and practicality of an estate this may just...
First Drive: Peugeot 508 2.0 Hdi 140 bhp
With some subtle, elegant styling and french chic the Peugeot 508 is a very classy cruiser writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Peugeot are planning to move more upmarket with their new 508 and it is being launched with new equipment, a new exterior and interior design and their latest economical engines – the 508 will also come with a 5 year extended warranty in Ireland. First impressions of the Peugeot 508? For 2015 the 508 is much...
First Drive: Mazda6 2.2 Diesel
We travelled to Barcelona to test drive the 2015 Mazda6 writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Just over 2 years since the new 6 arrived in Ireland Mazda are launching a facelifted version of their flagship model mid-March with a more refined exterior and interior and 2 new colours – Sonic Silver and Titanium Flash. First impressions of the Mazda6? The changes to the outside of the Mazda 6 are subtle – just like the facelifted CX-5 it...
Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI DSG 190HP ‘Highline’
The latest Volkswagen Passat may bear the same name as the 1973 original but that is where the similarity ends writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Volkswagen has finally got serious about its Passat. It’s always seemed to lag behind the main star in the range the Golf, the popular sibling who had the best wardrobe leaving the Passat to fill the role of safe, sound and reliable older brother. It was the car of choice if you...
