Our articles and guides about SUV, for people buying and owning cars in Ireland.
Mazda CX-5 in Ireland: what motor tax actually costs on each version, why all-wheel drive is EUR 140 a year dearer than front-wheel drive, and the seven things to check on a used 2.2 diesel before you pay for it.
The third-generation 3008 prices its electric version almost level with the hybrid, and the EV costs EUR 80 a year less to tax. Full Irish price list, CO2 bands, the 520-litre boot question and what to check before you buy.
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 third-generation Tiguan costs more than the segment best sellers and justifies it with cabin quality, 652 litres of boot and a 2,100kg tow rating. Here is what each version costs to tax in Ireland and what to check before you buy.
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 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.