Our articles and guides about Running Costs, for people buying and owning cars in Ireland.
Petrol, hybrid or electric on the same body. Full 2026 price and CO2 table from Hyundai Ireland's own list, EUR 180 hybrid motor tax against EUR 120 for the Electric, 484km of range, the four-star Euro NCAP result, and one tax figure on the price list that does not match the schedule.
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.
The Kodiaq is the only true seven-seater left in Ireland's top ten. Here is the Irish arithmetic - what the third row actually costs you in boot space, why the PHEV has double the battery of its rivals, 2,500kg of towing, five-year running costs, and the one service item that decides whether a used one is a bargain or a bill.
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.