In-depth buyer guides for the cars Irish drivers buy most, with prices, motor tax and the checks to do before you buy.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Ireland: battery versions since 2021, new prices from €42,295, range and charging, €120 motor tax, SEAI grants and what to check on a used one.
Ford Explorer electric in Ireland: from €37,586 with subsidies, up to 602 km WLTP range, 10 to 80% charging in 26 minutes, €120 motor tax, SEAI grants, recalls and what to check on a used Explorer.
Kia EV6 in Ireland: price from €42,840 including grants, up to 582 km of range, 18-minute fast charging, €120 motor tax, SEAI and ICE2EV grants, and what to check on a used EV6.
The 1.0 and 1.2 PureTech timing belt runs in oil. What Stellantis officially covers, which engines qualify and what Irish used-car buyers should check before buying.
The Toyota Aygo X is now a full hybrid in Ireland from €24,835, with motor tax down to €160. Here is how it compares with the 2022 to 2025 1.0 petrol, and what to check on a used one.
The all-new Volkswagen T-Roc in Ireland: MY27 prices from €37,970, mild hybrid 1.5 TSI and 2.0 TDI, motor tax €200 or €210, boot space, which version to buy, and 6 checks for a used first-generation T-Roc.
Used Mazda CX-30 in Ireland (2019 on): the engines sold here, motor tax from €190 to €270 and the 140 g/km line, why 2023-on cars can still have Mazda's 6-year warranty, safety, recalls and 8 checks before you pay.
Used Kia Ceed in Ireland (2018 on): hatch, Sportswagon, plug-in hybrid and ProCeed versions sold here, motor tax from €140 to €280, how the transferable 7-year warranty works, the recall on record and 8 checks before you pay.
Used Toyota Corolla Hybrid in Ireland (2019 on): versions sold here, motor tax from €180 to €190, hybrid battery cover up to 15 years, Toyota Relax for second owners, the recall on record and 8 checks before you pay.