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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.
The K2 diesel Sportage costs EUR 3,700 less than the K3 and EUR 60 a year more to tax. Full Kia Ireland price list with verified WLTP CO2, every motor tax band worked out from the official schedule, and what the 7-year warranty is really worth used.
Three Corsa trims, one 100hp engine, and motor tax of EUR 190, EUR 190 or EUR 200 depending on the wheels. Full Opel Ireland price list with WLTP CO2 and tax band, the 48-volt hybrid compared, and what to check used.
The Clio E-Tech hybrid costs EUR 170 a year to tax against EUR 190 for the TCe 90 petrol. That EUR 20 gap is not the reason to buy it. Full Irish prices, WLTP figures and what actually justifies the hybrid premium.
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.