Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI 86bhp Ambition
While Skoda’s Rapid Saloon certainly represented good value for money it wasn’t the most successful of Skoda’s efforts. We find out if things have improved with the new Rapid Spaceback What is it? Skoda’s new Rapid Spaceback is a mini estate or hatchback version of the saloon. Who is it aimed at? If child cars seats, space for prams and the Labradors are playing havoc with your car choices but you are not yet in the market for a...
Mazda 6 Sport SE saloon 2.2D 150PS
Lighter, cleaner and greener we find out if the new Mazda 6 lives up to its trademark zoom-zoom What is it? Sales of MPV’s and SUVs may have threatened the survival of the large traditional family car but the arrival of cars such as the new Mazda6, in both saloon and estate version, should cause families to rethink. Who is it aimed at? Mazda is pitching this car at those who want something more from the family car segment. With style,...
Ford Mondeo Estate
What is it? The Ford is a truly excellent family car and delivers just about everything on a family car shopping list. What is it like inside? For such an excellent car the interior is a let down and it is inside where rivals begin to claw back ground on the Mondeo. While good quality materials are used throughout and it is a comfortable car however some may find it generally dull and cluttered. What is it like to drive? Two diesel...
Volkswagen Passat Estate
What is it? The Volkswagen Passat offers a great combination of reliability, luxury and style in the family car market and has been a firm favourite in Ireland for years. What is it like inside? Inside there are shared components with the Golf and the Jetta so that it is typical VW with a well illuminated dash and great levels of equipment throughout, comfortable seating and a host of safety devices. What is it like to drive? Very...
