Our articles and guides about hybrid, for people buying and owning cars in Ireland.
The Juke Hybrid emits 112 g/km, which means €190 a year in motor tax — the same band as a much bigger family SUV. It is also 30hp stronger than the turbo petrol and 1.7 seconds quicker. The catch is 68 litres of boot space. Here is the full Irish arithmetic before you commit.
Ireland’s cheapest new SUV starts at €25,990 and the Duster hybrid 155 pays just €180 a year in motor tax. Full Irish price and CO2 table from Dacia Ireland’s own May 2026 price list, plus the timing belt, rust and EDC gearbox checks that decide whether a used Duster is a bargain or a liability.
The Toyota Yaris Cross is Ireland's number one car of 2026. Here is why - real-world fuel economy of 4.5 litres/100km, EUR 190 motor tax, a warranty that runs to 10 years, and a five-year running cost of about EUR 0.26 per kilometre. Plus the AWD-i boot trade-off most buyers miss, Irish trim advice and the used buyer's checklist.