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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.
The first-generation Toyota C-HR hybrid on the Irish used market: 87 g/km, EUR 180 motor tax, the Toyota Relax warranty that reactivates at every service, and the faults to check before you buy.
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.
Ford built the last Focus on 14 November 2025, ending 27 years and about twelve million cars. For Irish buyers that turns it into a used-only proposition. Here are the final Irish specs and prices, motor tax from 190 euro, and the two faults - the pre-2019 wet belt and the PowerShift gearbox - that decide whether a used Focus is a bargain or a breakdown.
Nissan Qashqai Ireland guide: real engine specs, 2026 motor tax bands, generation-by-generation reliability, and how EcoSteer.ie helps you buy or sell one safely.
The Kia Sportage has been Ireland’s favourite compact SUV for over a decade. This guide covers all key details — engines, fuel economy, tax, parts, service network, and common issues — helping Irish buyers choose wisely with EcoSteer.ie’s certified vehicle health insights.
The Audi A6 Buyer’s Guide (2010–2026) gives Irish drivers a complete breakdown of engine options, strengths, weaknesses, fuel economy, tax bands, part prices, service network coverage, and common faults across the C7 and C8 generations. It also explains how Ecosteer.ie history checks and mild‑hybrid battery reports help buyers avoid hidden issues and make confident, safe used‑car decisions.