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NEW FORD KUGA PHEV – Electrify Your Drive T

he all-new, third-generation Ford Kuga SUV offers the most electrified powertrain options of any Ford, improving efficiency by up to 30 per cent. The new Kuga is now available as a petrol/electric Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) and a Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV) for the first time, and it lets drivers choose when and how to deploy battery power, while 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre EcoBlue turbo-diesel engines are also offered. Introducing a sleek new exterior design, with premium proportions for improved roominess and comfort, the new Kuga also adds sophisticated infotainment and connectivity technologies to the mix.

GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE make the biggest savings, as its The new Kuga is based on low emissions (just 32g/km) give Ford’s new global front-wheel it an appealing Benefit in Kind drive flexible architecture that (BIK) tax rating. supports improved aerodynamics Being able to charge the Kuga for better fuel efficiency, and PHEV from an EV Home Wallbox helps reduce the Kuga’s weight charger really makes sense, as by up to 80kg when compared to the charging process is effortless, the previous generation. and an empty battery can be fully This new architecture is charged in as little as three and a designed to enhance crash half hours. Presently, an SEAI perfomance and contributes to home charger grant of up to €600 the Kuga’s Euro NCAP 5-star is available for private customers, safety rating, while 10 per cent resulting in a cost to the more torsional stiffness leads to customer of around €300 – improved driving dynamics. depending on the type of charger LOW RUNNING COSTS chosen.

Powered by a comparatively Other plug-in charging options large 2.5-litre petrol engine and include those found at public an electric motor fed by a charging stations, with an ever14.4kWh battery, the Kuga PHEV increasing number of locations promises low running costs and around the island of Ireland, or at the ability to be driven for up to home (or work) by way of a 64km’s on electric power alone. domestic 230V electrical socket.

Drivers looking to run the However, the latter process will Kuga PHEV as a company car will take the longest time to charge

By BREDA CORRIGAN – www.motoringmatters.ie the Kuga’s battery (approximately 6 hours for a full charge), but it is an option that will appeal to a certain portion of PHEV and EV drivers.

FOUR TRIM LEVELS The all-new Ford Kuga PHEV is available in Titanium, ST-Line, ST-Line X and range-topping Vignale trim levels, with a CVT (automatic) transmission and a front-wheel drive format across all levels. Thanks to a hefty power output of 225PS (222bhp), the

Kuga PHEV can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 9.2-seconds, can reach a top speed of 201km/h, and can consume as little as 1.1litres of fuel for every 100km’s driven on a combined driving cycle when every journey is started with a full battery charge.

TEST CAR My test car was a Ford Kuga ST-Line X, which looked superstylish in its Chrome Blue metallic paintwork with contrasting 18” Rock metallic alloy wheels.

Standard ST-Line X specification includes such key features as full LED headlights and front fog lights with front cornering, automatic high/low beam control, black roof rails, ST-Line full body styling kit, large rear spoiler, red brake calipers, premium touch partial Sensico sports seats with red stitching, B&O premium audio system (575 watts), driver impairment monitor, wireless phone charging, fully digital instrument panel, Lane Keep Assist, alloy pedals, and multiple airbags, along with a whole host of safety, infotainment and connectivity features.

DID YOU KNOW...?? # Your car spends only 5% of its lifetime on the road. The rest of its lifetime (95%) will be spent parked overnight or just not in use. # Most Americans drive an automatic vehicle. In fact, since the 1980s, automatic vehicles have been growing in popularity. The remaining 5% of drivers prefer manual vehicles. # White, black, and grey are the most popular car colours, and you probably could have guessed that just by looking at the other cars on the road. Brighter, less-common colours like purple, orange, and yellow are not as easy to find. # There's about 40 pounds of copper in the electrical system, and 10 pounds of copper are found in non-electrical systems. # During a car crash, 40% of drivers never even hit the brakes! # Most cars can drive another 60+ miles after they hit empty. This is called the “buffer zone”, and US cars have the largest buffer zone of any vehicles!! # Holding a remote car key to your head doubles its range because the human skull acts as an amplifier!

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Optional extras included a Technology Pack (glare-free full LED Quad Projector Headlamps and a Heads-Up Display), and a Drive Assistance Pack, which consists of front and rear view cameras, Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), Active Park Assist, and door-edge guards.

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NEW FORD KUGA PHEV

The new Kuga PHEV comes with many drive modes to cater for a variety of driving styles. Not only are there the usual Normal, Eco and Sport settings, but there is also a Slippery Deep Snow/Sand mode – even though the Kuga PHEV is offered only with front-wheel drive.

Additionally, there are four settings for the electric drivetrain.

‘EV Charge’ tops-up the battery using the engine, while ‘EV Now’ prioritises any remaining electric energy. ‘EV Later’ holds the state of charge for a later journey, and ‘EV Auto’ uses the car’s electronics to determine the most efficient combination of petrol and electric power delivery.

With a full battery, the Kuga PHEV will move off in near-silence, while the Kuga’s raised driving position and good visibility, make it very easy to drive in town. With a delightful balance of comfort and composure on offer, and the finest handling in its class, the Kuga PHEV provides a grown-up driving experience.

The Kuga PHEV feels like a taller edition of the dynamic Focus (itself, one of the best handling cars in its class), while refinement within the cabin is impressive.

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Kuga PHEV’s electric motor provides terrific forward motion from the get go, while a strong brake pedal feel ensures driver confidence behind the leatherclad, multifunction steering wheel.

The level of brake regeneration can be boosted by pushing the ‘L’ button on the rotary gear selector and, while it doesn’t allow onepedal driving, it does help to make urban journeys as efficient as possible.

As long as there is enough charge in the PHEV’s battery, the Kuga can operate at speeds of up to 136km/h without the engine intervening.

PRICING By injecting some of the original Kuga’s dynamic appeal into the new Kuga, it is safe to say that Ford’s latest mid-size SUV is on target to reclaim its crown as one of the best SUV’s on sale.

The all-new Ford Kuga PHEV is priced from €41,480 with my test car specification priced from €45,690.

Additionally, a host of optional extras and keenly-priced ‘packs’ are available for ultimate personalisation. The all-new Ford Kuga range is on sale now.

NISSAN helps the FAI switch to 100%

Electric LEAF

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issan is set to electrify Irish football on and off the pitch by supplying a new fleet of electric vehicles to help the FAI to grow the game at all levels across Ireland and to develop a new generation of young Irish footballers, including Irish international players.

A team of 21 Coaches, Development Officers and administrative staff have been selected to take delivery of the 100% electric Nissan LEAF as part of a new green initiative which is helping the FAI to reduce its carbon footprint as it continues to promote and support the development of

Irish football.

This team of FAI employees travel thousands of kilometres across the country each year and their transition to a more sustainable fleet is being driven by Nissan in its role as Official Vehicle Partner of the Football Association of Ireland.

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99% of the Nissan LEAF is recyclable at the end of its lifespan.

Components of the body are made from recycled aluminium.

The Nissan LEAF is run off lithium batteries and these batteries are recyclable.

The sound installation under the hood of a Nissan LEAF is made from recycled clothing.

60% of Nissan LEAF's interior is already recycled material - the majority of which is recycled water bottles.

Nissan LEAF seat materials are made from recycled PET bottles (PET: type of plastic).

Parts of the body are also made from recycled metals such as copper and steel.

Nissan LEAF EV ion batteries are not toxic and can be converted into stationary energy storage structures for homes once their life cycle as a Nissan LEAF battery has ended Nissan LEAF EV batteries make up a key street lighting structure for the Japanese city Fukushima within the 'Reborn Light' project framework. These batteries are completely off grid, because they have been restructured into solar powered recharging cells...

Vera Pauw and Stephen Kenny. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

The award-winning Nissan LEAF has been one of Ireland’s best-selling EVs for more than a decade. It has been at the centre of Nissan’s charge towards electrification with a range of vehicles that also includes the all-new mild hybrid Nissan Qashqai and the new Nissan Ariya electric coupé crossover.

“One of the most exciting developments in Irish football over the past year has been the emergence of young players who have come through the FAI grassroots coaching system 2 MotorMarket

that Nissan has been proudly supporting since 2019,” said Seamus Morgan, Managing Director of Nissan Ireland.

“The new energy and style of play that has characterised this young Irish team has electrified fans. Nissan is delighted to play its part off field by electrifying the fleet of vehicles used by the FAI to deliver coaching programmes in schools, clubs and communities across Ireland,” he added.

Commenting on the partnership, Republic of

Ireland manager, Stephen Kenny said: “The thousands of young players who are coached by the FAI are the lifeblood of Irish football.

Thanks to Nissan’s support, these young players are being given every opportunity to develop their skills, to realise their potential and to follow in the footsteps of the other young players who are now part of the Irish team”.

Welcoming the partnership Republic of Ireland manager, Vera Pauw said: “The core pillars of the new FAI strategy 2022 - 2025

include driving grassroots football as the heart of the game and developing the full potential of football for women and girls. I welcome this support from Nissan because it helps us to realise these goals and ambitions. It enables us to engage with communities and players of all ages all over Ireland as we work to enrich the lives of all through positive football experiences. We are also leading by example in making the switch to sustainable, electric driving in partnership with Nissan.”

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Lord Mayor of Cork takes delivery of new Ford Mustang Mach-E

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he Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher has been presented with the 2022 Lord Mayoral car, a fully-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range AWD, by John Manning of Henry Ford & Son Ltd. The introduction of a fully electric vehicle to support the Lord Mayor of Cork’s duties is in line with Cork City Council’s 2020 – 2025 Corporate Plan which sets out the Council’s plans to lead in the creation of a more sustainable city.

The fully electric SUV has

a range of 400 kilometres and will be charged in the City Hall basement car park.

Driving the Mustang Mach-E will lead to a 50 percent cut in running costs compared to driving a petrol or diesel engine in a similarsized vehicle. In addition, given the less complicated engineering of an electric vehicle engine, servicing costs for the Mach-E will be considerably less than those for a similar-sized petrol / diesel powered vehicle.

Lord Mayor Cllr. Colm Kelleher said: “I am proud to be the first Lord Mayor to

champion the use of a fully electric vehicle, which symbolises the Council’s commitment to tackling climate change. I want to take this opportunity to thank Henry Ford & Son Ltd. for their continuing support of the Lord Mayor’s Office.

Finbarr, my legendary driver, has already christened the car: ‘Knight Rider’. I am also delighted that its range means that it can be driven to Dublin to cheer on Cork in the AllIreland Final – after just one charge.”

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The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher was presented with the 2022 Lord Mayoral car by John Manning of Henry Ford & Son Ltd. Pic: Brian Lougheed

Lead, Henry Ford & Son Ltd. commented: “We are delighted to continue the tradition of providing our City’s Lord Mayoral car. We are even more excited that for the first time ever, our Lord Mayor will have the use of a fully electric car in the shape of our all-new

Mustang Mach-E premium SUV with a range of 400km from a single charge.”

“The Mustang Mach-E is one of the most exciting vehicles that Ford has ever produced. This purpose-built all-electric vehicle is unique, unmistakably a Mustang and with leading edge

assisted driving, parking and accident-avoidance technologies that ensured the car received a maximum 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

The car also received a 5-star Green NCAP rating that promotes the development of cars that are

clean, energy efficient and have a minimal environmental impact.

“We wish Lord Mayor Kelleher many kilometres of safe and clean driving in his new Mustang Mach-E as he carries out his duties across Cork City and indeed, wider afield.”

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NEW SUZUKI JIMNY LCV

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uzuki has introduced its two-seater Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) version of its small and lightweight Jimny off-roader to the Republic of Ireland and it will be available in very limited numbers. The new Suzuki Jimny arrived in Europe in 2018, but it wasn’t offered for sale in the Irish market at the time. Unfortunately, the Jimny fell foul, of European emissions regulations, so sales stopped almost as soon as they started.

Now, Suzuki is selling the Jimny LCV due to less stringent emissions legislation that commercial vehicles must meet. includes air conditioning, the wheelbase measuring in FLAT CARGO AREA ALLGRIP PRO selectable at 2,250mm.

The Jimny’s two back seats have been replaced by 4WD with low transfer gear, DAB radio, electric windows, UNCOMPROMISING OFFa flat cargo area that has a remote central locking, and ROAD PERFORMANCE capacity of 863-litres and a The Jimny Commercial payload of 150kg. The space cruise control with speed features uncompromising on offer won’t be big enough limiter.

Externally, the chunky off-roading performance for many, but it is sure to appeal to a certain audience styling of the Jimny remains desired by professionals with key essentials - a who will appreciate the fact as appealing as ever, with black wheel arch extensions ladder frame, 3 ample body that the Jimny is one of the angles, 3-link rigid axle best compact off-roaders on and black steel wheels providing a rugged look. suspension and ALL GRIP the market right now.

Additionally, a full size PRO 4WD. The only addition inside spare wheel is located on For enhanced peace of the Jimny Commercial is a the rear door, with a black mind when driving both on steel mesh partition to and off-road, the LCV model prevent items falling forward plastic cover for a smooth appearance. comes equipped with a high into the cabin.

The Jimny Commercial level of safety features including Dual Sensor Brake ONE SPECIFICATION GRADE measures in at 3,645mm in length (including the spare Support (DSBS) which The Jimny LCV is wheel), 1.645mm in width employs automatic brake to available in one and 1,720mm in height, with help avoid a collision, and specification grade which

hill hold and descent control that support driving on slopes.

In addition, eCall (an emergency messaging function following a collision) is also available as standard equipment.

TEST VEHICLE The Suzuki Jimny Commercial I had on test was finished in white paintwork which highlighted the contrasting black cladding on the wheel arches to great effect.

Powering the Jimny LCV is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox with relatively short ratios, while a second lever selects between 2WD, 4WD or low range for tougher off-road conditions. The short gearing means it is noisy at higher speeds.

Driving around an urban

environment is a relatively fuss-free and serene experience, but a considerable amount of engine noise is present at motorway speeds.

The Jimny adapts to every situation, featuring a

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Petrol models are: CLS 450 4MATIC (2999cc/Nm 500) and a high performance Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ version (2999cc/Nm 520) with fast-shifting AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission. Diesel models are: CLS 220d (1950cc/Nm 400 torque), CLS 300d 4MATIC (1993cc/Nm 550) and a CLS 400d 4MATIC (2925cc/Nm 700).

A mild hybrid with an integrated starter-generator 48-volt electrical system whose output of 195 kW can be increased with a 15 kW boost is included in the mix.

All versions are equipped with Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system with artificial intelligence and predictive functions. Standard specifications also include an extensive range of occupant safety and driver assistance packages.

Knowing it to be a ‘style icon’ with over four million models sold since its introduction in 2004, Mercedes-Benz passenger sales manager Ciaran Allen describes the CLS as “the embodiment of elegance, luxury and comfort, all wrapped in a timeless, eye-catching design”.

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7.3l/100km I achieved in real world driving.

INTERESTED?...ACT NOW! The new Suzuki Jimny Commercial is priced at €20,995 (including Commercial Vehicle VRT) with optional single-tone metallic paint available at €370 and dual-tone metallic at €750. However, due to an extremely limited number of new Jimny Commercial vehicles coming to Ireland, interested buyers must act without delay.

A three-year/100,000km warranty comes a standard.

# The Suzulight was Suzuki's first-ever car. In 1937, heavy consumer demand for automobiles inspired Suzuki to design a small car powered by an Suzulight innovative liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine. Unfortunately, the Japanese government halted the production of cars during World War II, forcing Suzuki to return to loom production. However, after the war, the Japanese cotton market crashed in 1951, allowing Suzuki to dive into motor vehicle design again. After several years of development, Suzuki introduced its first-ever production car — the Suzulight. The Suzulight was based on the Germanmade Lloyd 400 and had a transversely mounted engine and front-wheel-drive. # Toyota partly owns Suzuki. Over the years, Suzuki's growth and huge potential have attracted investments from other bigger automakers. It all started in the late '90s when General Motors purchased a 20 percent stake in Suzuki as part of a deal to develop compact vehicles jointly before selling it all back to Suzuki in 2008 after running into financial trouble. A year later, Volkswagen bought a 20 percent stake in Suzuki but was forced to sell them in 2015 after a long court battle. In 2019, Toyota acquired a 4.9 percent stake in Suzuki, and, as far as we know, nothing has changed.

‘REFASHIONED’ MERCEDES-BENZ CLS ARRIVES he latest up-styled version of what many regard as one of the most elegant models ever produced by Mercedes-Benz – the four-door, coupé-like CLS – has arrived in Ireland.

Constructed on an E-Class platform – with all that suggests in terms of its roominess and visual presence – CLS is justifiably considered a ‘dream car’ of the Mercedes-Benz range combining executive-class comfort with a distinctly sporty appeal.

Refashioned and given an even sharper, more elongated, aerodynamic appearance, exterior changes include a new radiator grille, striking new air intakes and bumpers. silverchrome exterior trim elements, new twin and multi-spoke lightalloys, and the choice of an additional metallic paint colour.

Inside, cabin upgrades include two new walnut and wood trim finishes, additional leather seat coverings and colour combinations, and a redesigned multifunction leather steering wheel.

Two petrol and three diesels are offered. Here, focus will fall on the CLS 220d AMG design line priced from €83,090.

part-time 4WD system with low range transfer gear.

Drivers can shift the lever to the 4L mode (4WD low gear) when the going gets tough for maximum torque and better traction on steep slopes and rough terrain.

The naturally-aspirated petrol engine in the Jimny produces 100bhp and 130Nm of torque, and can achieve a top speed of 145km/h.

Suzuki quote an official WLTP combined driving cycle fuel consumption figure as low as 6.8l/100km and that is not far off the

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Put your knowledge to the test with our car trivia quiz

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Q1. The slogan for which auto brand is 'the best or nothing'?

Q2. Which weekly UK automobile magazine refers to itself as 'The World's oldest car magazine'?

Q3. Which car brand produces the V12-powered Aventador and the V10-powered Huracan?

Q4. In 1971, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow two door models were given what name?

Q5. The Beetle was the world's best selling vehicle of all time until the late 1990s, when it was overtaken by which car?

Q6. What name was given to the most famous 1969 Dodge Charger driven in a television series?

Q7. Complete the title of the sixties American sitcom: 'Car 54, ...'?

Q8. What informal name is given to the specially designed vehicles used by the Pope during outdoor public appearances?

Q9. In which European city is The Volvo Group headquarters?

Q10. What was the top selling car in the UK in 2016?

Q11. Who appeared in Top Gear alongside Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson from 2003 to 2015?

Q12. What flag is waved to start the 24 Hours of Le Mans race?

Q13. The Land Rover Discovery is a mid-size luxury SUV; what does the abbreviation 'SUV' stand for?

Q14. The N4 road is a national primary road in which country?

Q15. The headquarters of Fiat are in which Italian city?

Q16. Which vehicle model is 'The Evoque'?

Q17. What colour was the 'Dormobile' in Ever Decreasing Circles?

Q18. Which automobile manufacturer was the first to produce more than 10 million vehicles per year?

Q19. Kia Motors Corporation is South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer, which is the first?

Q20. Lada is a marque of car manufactured by which country?

Q21. Which car brand includes the Defender and Discovery?

Q22. The Adam, Cascada and Insignia are produced by which car manufacturer?

Q23. The Eisenhower Tunnel, the highest point on the USA Interstate Highway System, is near which American city?

Q24. 'CH' is the car international registration plate for which country Q25. If you are using 'M&S' tyres, what do the letters stand for?

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1. Mercedes-Benz; 2. Autocar; 3. Lamborghini; 4. Corniche; 5. Toyota; 6.

Toyota Corolla; General Lee (in the Dukes of Hazzard); 7. Car 54, Where Are You?; 8. Popemobiles; 9. Gothenburg, Sweden; 10. Ford Fiesta; 11.

James May; 12. French tricolor (or the French flag); 13. Sport utility vehicle; 14. Ireland; 15. Turin; 16. Range Rover; 17. Blue (pale blue); 18.

Toyota (in 2012); 19. Hyundai (as of 2013, Kia is 34% owned by Hyundai); 20. Russia; 21. Land Rover; 22. Vauxhall; 23. Denver; Switzerland; Mud and snow.

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Irish EV named one of “The greatest eCars on planet earth”

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he Croxford Defender, made by Wicklow-based AVA, has been named one of “the greatest eCars on planet earth” by GQ Magazine.

The vehicle has just been awarded the coveted title of ‘OffRoader of the Year’ at the 2022 GQ eCar Awards. The leading men’s lifestyle title was impressed by AVA’s “updated and re-imagined Land Rover Defender”.

GQ magazine noted the vehicle has a range of 320kms, fully charges in three hours and leaps from 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds. Having already reengineered a Fiat 500 for Dev Patel and an old VW Camper for Ellie Goulding’s wedding, AVA created an eDefender 110 in Stuart Croxford’s honour.

The vehicle was inspired by, and designed with Stuart

Croxford, a former Captain of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, who has taken part in Ironman triathlons and endurance challenges to raise money for injured veterans, despite suffering life-changing injuries in Afghanistan in 2012. The vehicle is AVA’s tribute to his incredible courage and determination in the face of adversity.

The electric vehicle technology within AVA’s Croxford Defender car benefits from over a decade of development, by a team from some of the biggest brands in the automotive industry including Lotus, McLaren, Jaguar and Williams Advanced Engineering.

“The world is changing and it has set us a challenge. We chose to accept it and become part of the solution,” AVA founder Norman Crowley said. “To be

named as one of the greatest electric cars on planet earth is a real honour. Our whole team has worked tirelessly to create the vehicle that will accompany Stuart Croxford on his challenge as he cycles from Land’s End to John o’Groats in May,” he added.

GQ’s Paul Henderson said: “For 2022, we made the decision to update the GQ Car Awards and make all the winners electricpowered. What remained unchanged, though, was our intention to pick machines that are inspiring, interesting, have automotive integrity and, most importantly of all, get our pulse racing.

Our winners this year are all EV wonders – from re-imagined icons to wildly ambitious nextgen zero-emissions machines.

The futuristic, practical, and downright-gorgeous era of

electric cars we’ve been promised is finally here”.

AVA brings together a team of Formula 1-grade engineers who have led some of the biggest brands in the automotive industry, from Lotus and McLaren to Williams Advanced Engineering, and whose combined credits include the prototype design of some of the world’s breakthrough supercars – from the Jaguar C-X75 to the Aston Martin Rapide-E. The company is on a mission to create cars that not only have the lowest carbon footprint on the road, but that are built in a way that has the least impact on the planet.

Not since DeLorean closed its doors in the 1980s has anyone attempted to bring back car manufacturing at scale to Ireland,

but Norman Crowley who was born just a short distance from Henry Ford’s home place is not afraid of a challenge.

MILESTONES IN THE HISTORY OF CARS # A cumbersome hand crank start-up process was improved upon with the electric starter, developed by Charles Kettering and Henry M. Leland in 1911. This electric starter was made small enough to fit under the hood of a car; quite an engineering feat. The starters were first installed by Cadillac in production models in 1912. # The ability to make cars faster was another milestone, thanks to the first moving assembly line by Ford Motor Company in 1913. The assembly line enabled Ford to crank out thousands of cars in one year. Plus, the efficiency of the mass production assembly line made cars affordable for more people.

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Volvo Cars tests new wireless charging technology

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olvo Cars is integrating and testing a new wireless charging technology in a live city environment together with selected partners, evaluating its potential for future electric cars.

Over a three-year period, a small fleet of fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge cars will be used as taxis by Cabonline, the largest taxi operator in the Nordic region, and charged wirelessly at stations in Gothenburg, Sweden. The wireless charging test is one of many projects outlined within the strategic initiative Gothenburg Green City Zone, under

which designated areas within the city are used as live testbeds for the development of sustainable technologies.

“Gothenburg Green City Zone lets us try exciting new technologies in a real environment and evaluate them over time for a potential future broader introduction,” said Mats Moberg, head of Research and Development at Volvo Cars.

“Testing new charging technologies together with selected partners is a good way to evaluate alternative charging options for our future cars.”

The charging stations used in the test are delivered by Momentum Dynamics, a

leading provider of wireless electric charging systems. The charging starts automatically when a compatible vehicle parks over a charging pad embedded in the street, allowing drivers to conveniently charge without getting out of their car.

The charging station sends energy through the charging pad, which is picked up by a receiver unit in the car. To easily align the car with the charging pad, Volvo Cars will use its 360-degree camera system.

For the fully electric XC40 Recharge cars, the wireless charging power will be

more than 40 kW, making the charging speeds around four times faster than a wired 11 kW AC charger and almost as fast as a wired 50 kW DC fast charger.

In total, the Volvo cars will be used for more than 12 hours a day and drive 100,000 km per year, which also makes this the first durability test of fully electric Volvo cars in a commercial usage scenario.

Other partners involved in the wireless charging project include the company’s own Swedish retailers Volvo Bil and Volvo Car Sörred, Swedish energy company Vattenfall and its charging

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Last year, Volvo Cars took part in launching the Gothenburg Green City Zone initiative, which aims to achieve emission-free transport by 2030.

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TOYOTA YARIS CROSS – A new perspective

By DECLAN GLYNN www.motoringmatters.ie

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lending bold, sophisticated looks with spacious and commanding views of the road, the new Toyota Yaris Cross offers genuine SUV attitude on a scale that fits perfectly into the city, and beyond.

With the powerful combination of petrol/electric selfcharging hybrid power and a rugged design language, along with the option of an intelligent AllWheel Drive system (model dependent) for times when the going gets tough, Yaris Cross drivers will enjoy the confidence to go anywhere they want, when they want.

The all-hybrid Yaris Cross range is designed to be the world’s safest compact car, with a segment-first centre airbag which protects passengers from bumping into each other in the event of a side impact.

PROVEN PLATFORM As the name suggests, the Yaris Cross is built on the same GA-B platform as the multi award-winning new Toyota Yaris, but benefits from a higher driving position and increased ground clearance.

The hybrid powertrain in the Yaris Cross is based on the 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle fourth-generation system which debuted in the new Yaris hatchback.

Producing 116bhp and 120Nm of torque, the 3cylinder engine is capable of propelling the Yaris Cross

from 0-100km/h in 11.2seconds, while consuming as little as 4.5-litres of petrol for every 100kms driven on a WLTP combined driving cycle.

An on-board EV indicator is a really engaging feature that allows drivers to see when they are driving in pure zero-emission EV mode, and this can be up to 80% of the time.

Adventure - with customers benefitting from seamless wireless mobile device connectivity through Toyota Smart Connect that features industry-standard crossdevice support for the first time on a core Toyota model.

All Yaris Cross trim grades come as standard in front-wheel drive guise, with the range-topping Adventure trim available with the option of intelligent All-Wheel Drive (i-AWD), which automatically switches from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive

depending on road conditions, offering an enhanced layer of safety.

Also present across all trim grades is the renowned ‘Toyota Safety Sense 2’ suite of safety features, along with climate control, smart entry, push button start, dusk sensor, rain sensor, rear-view camera, 8” Toyota Touch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, 60:40 splitfolding rear seats, central armrest, driver & passenger seat height adjustment,

TRIM GRADES, CABIN & BOOT SPACE The new Yaris Cross is available in four trim grades - Luna, Luna Sport, Sol and

Test drive the all-new

electronic parking brake, and a temporary spare wheel, along with eCall (emergency call system).

The spacious and wellappointed cabin of the Yaris Cross is finished in a natureinspired colour theme, and it offers versatility and durability in equal measure, while the impressive 397litre cargo area behind the rear seats is well shaped and easily accessible.

A flexible cargo deck board (grade dependent) can be adjusted in height or split in two to offer secure

underfloor storage, or increased luggage space on demand, allowing each rear seat to be individually folded to accommodate skis, mountain bikes, or a week’s holiday luggage with the ability to secure the cargo with fixation rings.

CAR ON REVIEW My review car was a new Yaris Cross Adventure (Front-Wheel Drive), which looked spectacular in its Pearl Ice White pearlescent paintwork with contrasting black door mirror casings and roof, along with dark grey wheel arch mouldings, lower door trim, bumper trim, and sporty 18” alloy wheels.

Other standard key equipment includes aluminium roof rails, front & rear under-runs, a 10” coloured Head Up Display (HUD), black partial leather upholstery, black upper instrument panel, and black roof lining for a sporty look and feel.

With high body rigidity, a low centre of gravity and a well-balanced chassis, the Yaris Cross is impressively agile, nimble and surefooted in terms of its handling ability, while its excellent ride comfort is

highly commendable.

Featuring Macpherson strut front suspension, and a double wishbone/torsion beam set-up at the rear, the Yaris Cross can tackle rutted road surfaces and speed ramps with ease.

The Yaris Cross retains the best aspects of the Yaris supermini, with its positive steering and excellent body control, and it is so easy to drive in every respect.

The automatic transmission (e-CVT) will be familiar to drivers of other hybrid models in the Toyota passenger car range, with the regenerative braking function (B) located just below the drive (D) mode.

VERDICT & PRICING The new Toyota Yaris Cross is a talented, fun, frugal and versatile addition to the outstanding Toyota SUV model line-up.

Ireland’s most popular car brand now has the largest hybrid electric SUV range in the market and is now exclusively hybrid across its entire SUV range.

Pricing for the new Yaris Cross starts at just €27,260 and is available now in Toyota dealerships nationwide.

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‘181 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue 3.0 TDV6 258bhp, auto, dsl, 62k, sliding pan. roof, 21” diamond alloys, lthr heat elec. memory seats, sat. nav, rev. camera, paddleshift, digital cluster, 2 x USB, bluetooth, cruise, a/con, dual climate, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, €94,950

‘181 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, 462BHP, auto, 80k, FSH, panor. roof, 21” 911 Turbo Design wheels, paddleshift, cruise, airview camera, Homelink (garage door opener), soft close doors, privacy glass, much more, €84,900

‘191 Volvo XC90 2.0 T8 Momentum Pro AWD Hybrid, 407bhp, pan. roof, lthr, heat seats, sat. nav, alloys, elec. memory seats, 2xUSB port, head-up display, park assist (in/out), 2 keys, 66k, €145 road tax, collision avoidance, blue, €67,900

‘181 Mercedes C43 AMG 4Matic Premium Plus, auto, 367bhp, alcantara lthr, heat/elec/memory seats, paddleshift, bluetooth, cruise, 2 x USB, start/stop, sat. nav, flat bottom steering wheel, pristine, 4WD, 38k, €64,950

2017 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI S-Line Quattro, 218bhp Quattro, auto, pan. roof, lthr heat seats, rear privacy glass, side steps, sat. nav, rev. camera, cruise, bluetooth, armrest, aux-in, 2 x USB, head-up display, dual climate, dsl, 109k, a/con, paddleshift, start/stop, €170 road tax, 2 keys, €59,950

2017 Volvo XC90 2.0 R-Design Pro T8 Twin Engine Hyrid, auto, 401bhp, FVSH, pan. roof, alcantara lthr, auto, €145 road tax, alloys, heat elec. seats, paddleshift, USB, sat. nav, park sensors, park assist, 2 keys, rear privacy glass, €55,900

‘17 Volvo XV90 2.0 R-Design Pro T8 Twin Engine Hybrid, auto, 407BHP, FVSH, pan. roof, alcantara lthr, heated seats, 72k, alloys, elec. memory seats, paddleshift, USB port, sat. nav, park sensors, park assist, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, €145 tax €55,900

‘161 Audi RS3 2.5 TFSI Quattro, 376bhp, auto, paddleshift, sat. nav, SH, lthr, 47k, pristine, heat seats, start/stop, park sensors, e/w, a/con, rear privacy glass, running daylights, 2 keys, NCT 11/22, €52,900

2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e M-Sport Hybrid 313BHP, auto, full Performance kit, 67k, gloss black grill, lthr, bluetooth, cruise, ele. memory seats, 2 keys, Performance front lip, rear diffuser & side extensions, rear privacy glass, auto boot, grey, €170 road tax, €49,950

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2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI auto, 66k, alloys, start/stop, rev. camera, a/con, e/w, touchscreen monitor, rear privacy glass, red, 5-door, €14,900

2018 Nissan Micra 1.2 XE, automatic, 37k, a/con, e/w, rear privacy glass, wind deflectors, pristine condition, €270 road tax, 80BHP, white, €11,900

‘171 Nissan Note 1.2 SV Hybrid, automatic, new model, leather, Eagle eye camera, lane dep. alert, auto, 35k, collision alert, rear privacy glass, park sensors, a/con, €170 road tax, green, 98bhp, €15,700

‘17 BMW 116D SE, sat. nav, bluetooth, alloys, diesel, 118k, 6-speed, armrest, aux-in, USB port, a/con, pristine, black, €180 road tax, 116bhp, €15,900

‘18 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI Acenta Premium, FSH, sat. nav, rev. camera, cruise, diesel, 29k, alloys, e/w, 6-peed, MFSW, cruise, armrest, aux-in/USB port, 2 keys, 115bhp, blue, €155 road tax, €23,900

‘18 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Automatic, heated seats, a/con, 66k, silver, pristine, e/w, aux-in, push start button, €13,700

‘162 Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTI Hybrid Business Edition, auto, rev. camera, rear privacy glass, 69k, silver, 122bhp, a/con, e/w, €170 road tax, silver, €15,900

‘151 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 DiD, alloys, 6-speed, rev. camera, bluetooth, diesel, 144k, 2 keys, bluetooth, €270 road tax, silver, immaculate condition, e/w, NCT 07/23, €14,450

‘191 Kia Stonic 14. K3 model, FKSH, 17k, red, 99bhp, alloys, 6-speed, park sensors, start/stop, aux-in/USB port, dual climate, rev. camera, sat. nav, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, lane dep. alert, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, €280 road tax, €19,900

‘152 Mini Roadster Cooper SD, 2.0D Convertible, 140bhp, pristine, lthr heated seats, a/con, bluetooth, cruise, aux/usb, start/stop, retractable spoiler, elec. soft roof, grey, €200 road tax, NCT 12/23, €11,900

‘171 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 TD Speciale 180bhp, auto, lthr, heated seats, sat. nav, heated steering wheel, diesel, 45k, matt grey alloys, elec memor seats, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, aux-in/USB port, €190 road tax, s

‘191 Opel Corsa 1.4 SC, alloys, cruise, 64k, 90bhp, €270 road tax, aux-in, e/w, cruise, alloys, pristine condition throughout, blue, 5-door, €12,995

‘15 Peugeot 208 1.6 GTI 200BHP model, panoramic roof, sat. nav, sport inter, GTi alloys, sport half lthr inter., heated seats, dual climate, flatbottom steering wheel, touchscreen monitor, 95k, aux/usb, 2 keys, €155 road tax, €14,700

2016 BMW 218i M-Sport Coupe, alcantara lthr, 6-speed, sat. nav, bluetooth, coupe, 45k, e/w, MFSW, armrest, aux-in, USB port, €130 road tax, 136bhp, €21,995

‘17 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI ST-I, service history, full ST body kit, sport recaro seats, bluetooth, dsl, 93k, sport alloys, a/con, start/stop, e/w, flatbottom steering wheel, 2 x USB ports, €21,900

‘181 Honda Jazz 1.3i V-TEC SE auto, cruise, bluetooth, park sensors, 61k, white, alloys, HDMI port, USB, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, park sensors, lane departure alert, start/stop, touchscreen monitor, a/con, 2 keys, €200 road tax, NCT5/22, €17,900

‘16 Mercedes GLA200D AMG sport, FMBSH, diesel, white, 136bhp, 83k, AMG sport alloys, alcantar lthr, sat. nav, rev. camera, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, e/w, armrest, 2 USB ports, €200 road tax, €24,900

‘17 Mini Cooper 2.0 SD 170BHP, full lthr heated seats, diesel, 67k, gloss black alloy wheels, aux/usb, e/w, bluetooth, a/con, 170bhp, orange, €200 road tax, €20,950

‘181 Nissan Leaf Tekna 110BHP 24 kWH electric, auto, full lthr heated seats, sat. nav, eagle eye camera, BOSE sound system, USB port, a/con, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, touchscreen monitor, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, 11k, €19,995

‘181 Kia Picanto 1.25 Automatic, 2 keys, bluetooth, rear privacy glass, blue, 84bhp, €270 road tax, 2 keys, a/con, USB port, MFSW, bluetooth, pristine condition, €10,450

‘161 Seat Leon 2.0 TSI Cupra 290bhp, alcantara lthr, cruise, bluetooth, privacy glass, 52k, 6-speed, MFSW, start/stop, touchscreen monitor, park sensors, dual climate, a/con, armrest, aux/USB, 2 keys, NCT 10/22, €26,900

2019 Kia Niro 1.6 GDI 2 Hybrid, auto, FSH, half lthr, sat. nav, bluetooth, 30k, €145 road tax, USB port/Aux-in, MFSW, armrest, rear privacy glass, lane dep. alert, 2 keys, €25,750

2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI Acenta model, cruise, bluetooth, 2 keys, 57k, a/con, MFSW, e/w, start/stop, aux-in, USB port, 110bhp, €180 road tax, €21,900

2013 Volkswagen Passat CC 1.4 TSI Sport, auto, s/r, lthr, heated seats, coupe, 85kl, elec. memory seats, rear blinds, park sensors, paddleshift, cruise, bluetooth, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, €14,900

‘181 Mini One 1.5, pristine, service history, alloys, start/stop, aux-in, USB port, e/w, a/con, 2 keys, 37k, keyless entry, stop/start, traction, bluetooth, rear spoiler, €19,700

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2013 BMW 116i Sport Special Edition Fashionista, auto, half lthr, alloys, a/con, 18k, cream lthr, start/stop, bluetoth, armrest, USB port, red, pristine condition, €15,900

2018 Seat Leon 2.0 TDI FR Sport est, FSSH, half lthr, cruise, rear privacy glass, diesel, 110k, cruise, bluetooth, Android auto, Apple CarPlay, mirror link USB/aux-in, 2 keys, a/con, 150bhp, €155 road tax, €18,900

2016 Nissan Micra 1.2 auto, rear privacy glass, rev. camera, 22k, push start button, e/w, start/stop, pristine condiiton, black, €9,900

‘172 Hyundai i10 1.0 Classic model, 2 keys, aux-in, USB port, 60k, white, e/w, 2 keys, tax 05/22, NCT 06/23, €190 road tax, 66bhp, pristine condition throughout, €10,900

2016 Volvo S60 Business Edition, 105k, pristine, alloys, park sensors, start/stop, a/con, sat. nav, armrest, aux-in/USB port, cruise, bluetooth, running daylights, diesel, 190bhp, €190 road tax, €13,900

‘161 Mercedes GLA200D Urban, auto, 136bhp, lthr, bluetooth, diesel, 116k, alloys, bluetooth, stop/start, a/con, 2 x USB port, paddleshift, armrest, MFSW, €190 road tax, €22,900

2017 Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCI Wildtrak 4WD 200bhp, auto, dsl, alloys, sat. nav, rev. camera, VAT invoice available, a/con, armrest, cruise, touchscreen monitor, MFSW, bluetooth, €32,900 (includes VAT).

‘142 Honda Vezel 1.5 Hybrid, auto, a/con, cruise, rear privacy glass, 68k, silver, €180 road tax, 2 keys, alloys, folding mirrors, cruise, a/con, armrest, wind deflectors, 2 keys, €17,700

2014 Mercedes B180 Sport auto, alloys, bluetooth, paddleshift, rear privacy glass, 10k, rev. camera, e/w, MFSW, USB port Aux-in, red, €18,700

2015 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan 2.5 DI-D 4x4, pristine, alloys, a/con, CD, e/w, armrest, 2 keys, pick-up, white, 175bhp, €275 road tax, 73k, €17,900

‘162 Audi TT 2.0 TDI S-Line, Ultra, 184bhp, Alcantara sport int., cruise, bluetooth, start/stop, diesel, coupe, 83k, e/w, S-Line alloys, 2 keys, a/con, flat bottom steering wheel, running daylights, €200 road tax, NCT 08/22, €25,950

‘17 Mercedes A180D Sport, FSH, sat. nav, rev. camera, full lthr, diesel, 89k, e/w, MFSW, bluetooth, cruise, 2 x UDSB ports, 6-speed, push-start button, 2 keys, €190 road tax, 109bhp, €21,900

‘15 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI Comfortline, auto, rev. camera, alloys, 29k, pristine, a/con, touchscreen monitor, flatbottom steering wheel, MFSW, paddleshift, armrest, silver, €16,900

‘181 Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique, 67k, pristine, alloys, a/con, sat. nav, e/w, cruise, speed limiter, bluetooth, 75bhp, €270 road tax, NCT 02/23, €12,900

‘161 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 PHEV GX3H+ 205bhp, lthr, heat seats, bluetooth, cruise, 35k, paddleshift, armrest, USB port, running daylights, rear privacy glass, pristine, €170 road tax, 2 keys,€25,950

‘161 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI SV, pan. roof, diesel, 45k, 110bhp, sat. nav, rev. camera, a/con, dual climate, touchscreen monitor, armrest, aux-in, USB port, cruise, bluetooth, €180 road tax, NCT 03/24, €18,700

‘171 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3 DiD 4WD Commercial, immaculate, a/con, alloys, e/w, cruise, bluetooth, VAT invoice included, black, €280 road tax, diesel, 124k, €15,500

2014 BMW 116i SE auto, bluetooth, alloys, 37k, a/con, reverse camera, white, 5-door, €15,900

‘172 Suzuki Swift 1.2 auto, a/con, 63k, pristine throughout, a/con, e/w, aux-in, silver, 5-door, €12,900

‘141 Jaguar XF 2.2D R-Sport, auto, SH, alcantara lthr, sat.nav, cruise, bluetooth, 139k, diesel, black, 200bhp, alloys, cruise, MFSW, aux-in/USB port, 2 keys, €280 rod tax, €13,900

2013 Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCI Limited Edition, 4x4 model, Rapton front end, Raptor alloys, all terraine tyres, FSH, dsl, 90k, lthr heat elec. seats, 6-sp, sat. nav, rev. camera, dual climate, 2 keys, bluetooth, €275 road tax, €23,900

‘18 Volkswagen Up! 1.0 automatic, high-spec, heated seats, pan. roof, rear parking sensors, gold, 59bhp, alloys, start/stop, aux-in, e/w, pristine, €180 road tax, €14,900

‘17 Nissan Micra 1.2 XE, automatic, 22k, a/con, e/w, rear privacy glass, wind deflectors, €270 road tax, pristine condition, silver, 5-door, €11,900

2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI, automatic, rear privacy glass, reverse camera, 64k, Estate, 1 owner, 5-door, €13,900

‘161 Honda Jade 1.5 Hybrid, auto, 6 seats, a/con, rev. camera, rear privacy glass, 62k, dual climate, cruise, lane dep. alert, collision alertr, 2 keys, red, €180 road tax, €16,900

‘172 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDI Executive 4WD 4x4, auto, cream lthr, heat seats, e/w, sat. nav, rev. camera, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, armrest, aux-in/USB port, auto mirrors, rear privacy glass, 2 keys, NCT 08/23, €24,950

‘132 Mercedes B180 1.8 CDI Blue Efficiency, cream lthr, e/w, 6-speed, 2 keys, diesel, 28k, alloys, armrest, 2 keys, NCT 09/23, €200 road tax, black, 109bhp, €15,900

‘17 Volkswagen Golf SV 1.6 TDI SE, VWSH, bluetooth, cruise, a/con, e/w, touchscreen monitor, start/stop, pristine, diesel, 75k, €190 road tax, 115bhp, €14,950

2018 Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI Design, diesel, 87k, FSH, alloys, a/con, e/w, cruise, bluetooth, armrest, aux-in, USB port, start/stop, lane dep. alert, running daylights, 110bhp, €155 road tax, grey, €16,950

‘162 Renault Fluence 1.5 DCI R-Link 110bhp, half lthr, bluetooth, cruise, sat. nav, diesel, 51k, alloys, bluetooth, cruise, speed limiter, e/w, armrest, dual climate, a/con, sat. nav, 2 keys, €190 road tax, €11,900

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191 BMW M4 Coupe, 3.0, auto, 450bhp, Competition pack, pristine, Orange, black lthr, M-sports seats, 20” M-Star spoke alloys, M-Double clutch 7-speed, auto transmission with drive-logic, elec. heat seats with drivers memory, MFSW, carbon roof, rev. camera, park dis., USB conn, bluetooth ph, pro sat. nav, 25k, €80,950

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamique P400E, petrol plug-in hybrid, auto, 8k, pan. s/r, dynamic styling, heated steering wheel, heat seats, 21” alloy upgrade, Meridian sound, elec memory seats, rev. camera, sat. nav, bluetooth media and usual 2021 Range Rover refinements, €170 road tax, €104,950

2017 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI S Line Quattro, 272bhp, upgraded alloys, air suspension, FASH, 52k, auto, dsl, alcantara uph., heat elec seats, Park dist, virtual dash, sat. nav, bluetooth ph. prep, adapive cruise, quad climate, privacy glass, elec. tailgate, side steps, €400 tax, NCT 01/23, €59,950

‘18 BMW 430i M-Sport Cabrio, hugh spec, auto, 2.0, €400 road tax, 252bhp, 15k, grey met, cognac lthr, heat sport seats, air scarf, drivers memory seat, Harman Kardon sound upgrade, 19” BMW LA double spoke diamond cut 2-tone alloys, digital climate, cruise, paddleshift, NCT 03/22, €43,950

2014 Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Bus. Utility, 5 seat, auto, dsl, cream lthr, heat seats, upgrade multispoke alloys, side steps, Park dist., Xenons, bluetooth ph with USB, digital climate, paddleshift, cruise, privacy glass, lots more, only 47k miles, road tax €333, VAT Invoice, €30,854

2018 BMW 730D SE, auto, dsl, 39k, upgrade alloys, massage seats, cream quilted lthr, elec tilt/slide s/r, front Comfort memory seats, heat rear, widescreen fingertouch sat. nav, quad digitral climate, cruise, bluetooth ph/music stream, USB, NCT 02/24, €270 road tax, €51,950

‘16 BMW 740D X-Drive M-Sport, auto, dsl, 71k, pristine, grey met, black lthr, heat elec. massage front comfort memory seats, 20” 2-tone diamond cut alloys, soft close doors, MFSW, park dist, rev. camera, quad zone digital climate, sat. nav, cruise, bluetooth ph/music stream, NCT 12/22, €280 tax, €42,950

‘162 BMW X5 40E Hybrid XDrive M-Sport, 39k, auto, petrol plugin hybrid, €170 road tax, elec. heat sports seats, drives memory seat, prof widescreen sat. nav, bluetooth ph/music streaming, paddleshift, lthr MFSW, privacy glass, cruise, black roofrails, NCT 03/24, 313bhp,€47,950

‘191 BMW X5 50D XDrive, auto, dsl, oyster lthr, sky lounge pan. s/r, heat/cool massage front seats, heat rear seats, 22” alloy upgrade, Harman Kardon, head-up display, cruise, rev. camera, 360° camera, park pilot, park sensors, wifi hotspot, tax 12/22, NCT 01/23, €97,950

‘12 BMW 320D Luxury, 4-door, pro sat. nav, upgraded alloys, only 69k, Dakota lthr, upgraded multispoke alloys, heat seats, bluetooth phone prep with USB conn, Park dist, privacy glass, a/con, Isofix, €200 road tax, NCT 10/22, cruise with brake effect, €13,950

‘16 Audi A6 2.0 TDI S Line, Black Ed., pristine, Dakota grey met., black lthr, Bose sound system upgrade, 20” rotor alloys, sat. nav, digital quad climate, lthr MFSW, bluetooth ph. prep with USB, cruise, privacy glass, Park dist., 74k, NCT 05/22, €200 road tax, €26,950

‘191 Mercedes C220D SE, automatic, diesel, 38k, pristine, 17” 2-tone alloys, heat elec. seats, rev. camera, cruise, Park dist, centre armrest, lthr MFSW, widescreen sat.nav, bluetooth phone prep with USB connection, €270 road tax, 194bhp, NCT 01/23, €34,950

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‘191 BMW M4 Coupe, 450bhp, auto, Competition pack, 450bhp, full carbon pack, low miles 13k, lthr sports seats, 20” M-star spoke alloys, double clutch 7-sp, auto with drivelogic, Harman Kardon upgrade, heat elec. drivers memory seat, paddleshift, rev. camera, surround view, €84,950

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CAR OF THE WEEK 2019 BMW 520D M-Sport, 2.0, Harman Kardon, 19” upgraded alloys, rev. camera, dsl, auto, rev. camera, digital climate, cruise, Comfort access, prof widescreen sat. nav, bluetooth/audio multimedia/music streaming, ph charging, MFSW, privacy glass, €200 road tax, 186BHP, NCT 01/23, €43,950

‘192 Audi S7 3.0 TDI Quattro, massive spec, Bang & Olufsen, soft close doors, Comfort & Lighting packs, 23k, dsl, auto, sport alloys, rev. camera, Park dis, quad climate, elec. tailgate, cruise, privacy glass, lthr MFSW, 350BHP, virtual dashboard, fingertouch LCD widescreen sat. nav, silver, €77,950

‘20 Audi A7 3.0D S Line 45 TDI Quattro, huge spec, auto, dsl, 42k, alcantara/lthr S line int., 20” diamond cut alloy upgrades, Bang & Olufsen sound upgrade, 360° surround cameras with Park dist./Assist, elec. heat seats, drivers memory seat, sat. nav, lots more, €64,950

2007 Bentley Flying Spur W12 550bhp, auto, immaculate, only 42k miles, black met, tan lthr, huge factory spec, elec. tilte/slide glass s/r, heat/cool elec massage memory front seats, soft close doors, Park dist, sat. nav, cruise, lthr MFSW, lots more, NCT 07/22, €39,950

2020 BMW M5 4.4 Competition, 617bhp, Facelift model, full Merino/Silverstone contrasting lthr, laser lights, Harmon Kardon, 20” alloys, wireless ph. charging, het seats, Wifi hotspot, quad digital climate, BMW Individual Shadowline lights, M Compund brake in red high gloss, and lots more, NCT 09/24, €147,950

‘08 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Convertible, auto, immaculate, only 78k, FSH, silver met, cream lthr, BOSE sound, heat elec. memory seats, wood/lthr steering wheel, sat. nav, Xenons, cruise, park dist, paddleshift, a/con, centre armrest, NCT 02/22, €19,950

‘142 Landrover Range Rover Sport, 3.0 TDV6 HSE, 22” alloys, 7 seats, grey, black roof, side steps, widescreen media, rev. camera, Park dist, paddleshift, fogs, heat seats, elec. tailgate, 83k, elec. pan. tilt/slide roof, bluetooth ph. prep/music streaming, lots more, NCT 11/22, €49,950

2016 BMW 740D X Drive M-Sport, twin turbo 313bhp, auto, dsl, 68k, upgrade 20” alloys, soft close doors, 360° camera, digital dashboard, quad digital climate, MFSW, cruise, USB, bluetooth ph/music streaming, €280 road tax, head-up display, €44,950

2016 BMW X5 N1 XDrive 30D M-Sport, Crew cab, Oyster Dakota lthr, rev. camera, 20: upgrade alloys, elec memory seats, heat seats, sat. nav, 4WD, elec. tailgate, paddleshift, cruise, climate, park sensors, roof rails, USB, €333 road tax, NCT 12/22, €38,171 ex-VAT.

CAR OF THE WEEK 2016 Mercedes CLS220D, dsl, auto, black half lthr, upgrade 18” 2-tone alloys, rev. camera, Park dist, cruise, climate, a/con, bluetooth ph prep, twin USB, MFSW, €300 road tax, only 32k miles, daytime running lights, elec heat seats, white, €29,950

2018 Mercedes E200D AMG Sportline, auto, dsl, 33k, black with Mokka lthr, AMG styling packs, 19” 2-tone alloys, elec heat sport seats, wide angle rev. camera, Park dist, cruise, widescreen sat. nav, privacy glass, bluetooth ph/music streaming, USB, paddleshift, €200 road tax, NCT 10/22, €39,950

2014 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD SE GT, auto, diesel, 61.5k, 7 seats, cream lthr, heat elec seats, drives memory function seat, cruise, climate, park sensors, privacy glass, 18” alloys, lthr MFSW, chrome roof rails, Isofix, roof rails, traction, 200bhp, NCT 01/24, €26,950

2014 Volvo V40 2.0 SE Luxury, auto, dsl, 58k miles, huge factory spec, pan/ glass moonroof, heat seats, sat. nav, upgrade 17” alloys, bluetooth ph with USB conn, lthr MFSW, Xenons, FVSH, grey, cream leather, NCT 05/23, €14,950

‘191 Tesla Model X 75D AWD 323BHP, pristine, ivory lthr, 20” alloys, fully elec Falcon wing doors,soft close doors, autopilot, heat seats, 360° camera, fully interactive widescreen with fingertouch/voice recog, sat. av, bluetooth ph prep, USB, digital climate, rear spoiler, privacy glass, NCT 04/23, €87,950

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CAR OF THE WEEK 2020 BMW M135i M-Sport XDrive, automatic, blue, pan. roof, Harman Kardon surround audio, Technology pack, heated seats with front lumbar support, ambient lighting, rev. camera, paddleshift, Launch Ed. spec including XDrive 4WD, over 300bhp, €400 road tax, elec. tailgate, €49,950

171 Mini Cooper S 2.0 Convertible, 2.0, 31k, stunning, heat seats, rev. camera, sat. nav, LED headlights, climate, park sensors, USB conn, cruise, collision alerts, 17” alloys, half lthr sports inter., tax 09/22, a/con, sat. nav, keyless entry, €24,950

2017 BMW M2 DST, auto, blue, coupe, stunning, only 37k miles, Harman Kardon, rev. camera, elec memory heat seats, 19” alloys, Xenons, widescreen sat. nav, bluetooth media/phone integ., Music storage jukebox, paddleshift, wifi hotspot, carbon-fibre trim, park sensors, USB conn, climate, cruise, NCT 02/23, €53,950

‘171 BMW 740e M-Sport, 2.0 plug-in hybrid, 68k, €170 road tax, elec. heat seats with memory massaging seats, parking pilot, rev. camera, soft close doors, music storage jukebox, elec. tailgate, cruise, paddleshift, stop/start, a/con, MFSW, sat. nav, lots more, NCT 03/23, €44,950

2018 Mercedes C350E AMG Line Estate Premium Plus, auto, plug-in hybrid, only 37k miles, lthr AMG inter., Burmeister sound upgrade, rev. camera, 360° camera, elec memeory heat seats, elec. tailgate, sat. nav, bluetooth media/phone integ., digital climate, paddleshift, music sotrage jukebox, park sensors, €170 road tax, NCT 04/24, €39,950

‘151 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2D 4WD, Pure Tech, only 59km, dsl, 150bhp, Meridian sound upgrade, multi-terraine settings, hill descent, 18” alloys, climate, cruise, park sensors, USB conn, a/con, MFSW, stop/start, park sensors, NCT 02/23, €28,950

‘172 Mercedes E350 SE, plug-in hybrid, auto, 93k, black lthr, 19” alloy upgrades, rev. camera, widescreen sat. nav, heat seats, park pilot, bluetooth audio music stream/phone integ., lane change assist, cruise, climate, park sensors, paddleshift, stop/start, park sensors, NCT 12/23, €170 tax, €33,950

‘161 Lexus NX300H Luxury, 2.5, auto, Hybrid, 90k, lthr heat seats, cruise with collision alert, sat. nav, bluetooth audio music streaming, dual climat, 18” alloys, roof rails, park sensors, stop/start, MFSW, privacy glass, NCT 08/22, €28,950

‘16 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue TDV6, auto, dsl, only 41k, FLRSH, pan. moond roof, 21” alloy upgrade, heat wood/lthr steering wheel, heat elec memory seats, soft-close doors, elec. tailgate, Meridian sound, privacy glass, rev. camera, park sensors, widescreen sat. nav, NCT 0824, €73,950

‘162 Mazda MX5 1.5 131 Roadster GT, 20k, convertible, 129bhp, BOSE sound, black lthr with red contract, climate, cruise, heat seats, sat. nav, MFSW, park sensors, Isofix, alloys, €280 road tax, lots more, €24,950

2019 Mercedes E220 D AMG Line Premium Estate, auto, diesel, 115k, pan. s/roof, 20” alloy upgrade, elec memory heat seats, elec. tailgate, widescreen sat. nav, cruise, rev. camera, lthr/alcantara suede integ., bluetooth media/phone integ., wood trim, paddleshift, USB, roof rails, park sensors, €280 road tax, NCT 01/23, €41,950

‘171 Mercedes S500 E AMG Line, petrol plug-in hybrid, LWB, 333bhp, €170 road tax, huge spec, pan. s/r, adaptive cruise, elec. meory heat/cool seats, rev. camera, 360° camera, soft-close doors, widescreen sat. nav, keyless go, 19” alloys, NCT 11/23, €44,950

‘151 BMW 435D M-Sport Coupe, auto, dsl, 106k, Dakota lthr int., heat elec drivers side memory seat, widescreen prof sat. nav, Bi-Xenons, bluetooth audio music streaming/phone integ., USB Conn, paddleshift, cruise, climate, 313bhp, €400 road tax, sat. nav, NCT 08/23, €26,950

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2017 Mercedes C63 V8 Bi-Turbo Premium, 39k miles, Burmeister sound, panoramic sunroof, full Mercedes service history, €64,950

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CAR OF THE WEEK ‘141 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic, diesel, auto, 79k, 292bhp, upgrade 22” alloys, heated seats, Meridian sound upgrade, rev. camera, elec memory seats, elec. tailgate, Bi-Xenons, sat. nav, paddleshift, park sensors, cruise, stop/start, MFSW, touchscreen media, fogs, €46,950

2020 BMW 330E M-Sport, auto, petrol plug-in hybrid, 10k, 20” upgrade alloys, pro live cockpit, rev. camera, widescreen sat. nav, cruise with collison alert/brake, paddleshift, digital climate, fogs, heat seats, park sensors, €170 road tax, Isofix, stop/start, €44,950

‘161 Jaguar XF 3.0 D V6 S, 300bhp, auto, dsl, 71k, rare model, 20” alloys, sports lthr inter., elec memory heat seats, rev. camera, Meridian sound upgrade, paddleshift, climate, cruise, tax 09/22, park sensors, wood trim, MFSW, Isofix, stop/start, touchscreen media, NCT 01/24, €29,950

‘182 BMW 740D X Drive M-Sport, 3.0, auto, diesel, 112k, s/r, Harman Kardon sound, heat seats, elec. memory seats, 20” alloy upgrades, 360° camera, widescreen sat. nav, 4WD, MFSW, park sensors, stop/start, NCT 07/22, digital climate, €46,950

‘181 Mercedes S350 AMG Line Premium, auto, dsl, 36.5k, beige lthr, pan. s/r, 19” alloys upgrades, quad climate, elec. memory, heat/cool seats, digital dashboard, rev. camera, Park Pilot, cruise with collision alert, USB, paddleshift, park sensors, stop/start, lots more, NCT 03/24, €69,950

‘172 BMW 530E M-Sport Plus, auto, petrol plug-in hybrid, huge spec, rev. camera, Cognac lthr, rear spoiler, paddleshift, piano wood trim, heat seats, bluetooth media/phone integ., music storage jukebox, cruise, digital climate, park sensors, stop/start, MFSW, NCT 102/23, €35,950

‘171 Mercedes C220 2.1D AMG Line, diesel, auto, 84k, stunning, sat. nav, rev. camera, heat seats, paddleshift, 18” AMG alloys, bluetooth audio/music stream, USB conn, cruise, park sensors, stop/start, centre armrest, MFSW, NCT 03/23, €200 road tax, €28,950

2018 BMW 420D M Sport Plus, convertible, auto, dsl, 64k, Harman Kardon, 19” alloys upgrade, heat elec. memory seats, oyster lthr M-Sport inter., widescreen sat. nav, bluetooth media/phone integ., climate, cruise, music jukebox, DVD, park sensors, €270 road tax, keyless entry, NCT 03/24, €38,950

‘16 BMW 420i M-Sport, 2.0 auto, coupe, 48k, elec. memory heat seats, widescreen sat. nav, Xenons, Dakota lthr M-sport interior, cruise, climate, park sensors, €280 road tax, sports/eco transmission, Isofix, keyless entry, stop/start, NCT 12/22, €27,950

CAR OF THE WEEK ‘10 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Roadster Sport Tech, Convertible, only 36k, excelelnt immaculate condition example, lthr heat seats, BOSE music upgrade, cruise, wind deflector, 17” alloys, loads of built-in fun!!! NCT 02/23, 161bhp, isofix, traction, MFSW, €14,950

‘142 Mercedes SLK250 CDI Blue Efficiency, AMG Line, 38k, air scarf, heat seats, stone lthr, glass roof, bluetooth audio music streaming/ phone integ., park sensors, wind-deflector, paddleshift, cruise, climate, €280 road tax, tax 05/22, NCT 07/22, €26,950

‘151 Audi A7 3.0 TDI 272bh SE Executive Quattro, auto, dsl, 109k, €280 road tax, cream Nappa lthr upgrde, rev. camera, 20” alloys, Comfort access, park pilot, bluetooth media/phone integ., elec. tailgate, rear spoiler, paddleshift, park sensors, USB, ambient lighting, NCT 07/23, €27,950

‘131 Toyota GT86 D-4S 201bhp, FTSH, coupe, 77k, black lthr, red piping, heat seats, Xenons, bluetooth audio music stream/ph intg., carbon0fibre effect trim, climate, cruise, USB conn, pristine, keyless entry, Isofix, NCT 01/24, €24,950

2017 Audi SQ7 4.0 TDI Quattro, only 33k miles, pan. s/r, Audi rear entertainment, TV, 22” alloy upgrades, cruise, rev. camera, 360° camera, night vision assist, adaptive cruise, side steps, elec memory seats, quad climate, sat. nav, elec. tailgate, paddleshift, carbon-fibre trim, stop/start, roof rals, sat. nav, park sensors, NCT 06/23, €84,950

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‘142 BMW X5 F-15 2.0 XDrive 25D, SE, black, diesel, automatic, 176km, armrest, climate, cruise, MFSW, park sensors, media connection, Isofix, alloys, a/con, bluetooth, sat. nav, elec. heated seats, e/m, e/w, Estate, €29,999

‘131 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI Titanium, 140PS, dsl, red, alarm, bluetooth phone, climate, onboard computer, traction, stop/start, climate, alloys, E/M, traction, USB, €8,999

2018 Mercedes CLA 180 AMG Sport, 4-door, auto, 51,802kms, alarm, cruise, FSH, park sensors, auto lights/wipers, alloys, climate, MFSW, elec. seats, bluetooth, Isofix, rev. camera, €30,999

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‘17 Ford Kuga Titanium 1.5 TDCI 120PS, FWD, diesel, 92,000kms, alarm, armrest, bluetooth, e/w, alloys, a/con, €19,399

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan CL 2.0 TDI 150HP, black, diesel, 132,237km, 17” alloys, c/l, dual climate, cruise, e/w, armrest, e/m, auto lights and wipers, USB, bluetooth, €25,999

‘18 Ford Fiesta 1.1, black, 59,022kms, a/con, Isofix, auto wipers/lights, onboard comp., alloys, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, FSH, €14,999 24 MotorMarket

‘161 DS5 2.0 Blue HDI 150 Prestige S, diesel, 181,051kms, grey, alarm, alloys, Isofix, traction, stop/start, media conn, MFSW, cruise, bluetooth, €13,999

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2014 Audi A6 2.0 TDI SLine Ultra, 187bhp, 166,107kms, diesel, auto lights/wipers, sat. nav, media conn, Isofix, bluetooth, park sensors, alloys, onboard comp, €18,999

2017 Audi TT 2.0 TDI S Line Ultra 184PS, black, diesel, 129,500kms, coupe, alcantara/lthr, a/con, auto lights/wipers, c/l, Isofix, media conn, sat. nav, MFSW, bluetooth, CD, stop/start, alarm, €28,999

‘141 Mercedes C200 2.2 CDI BE AMG Sport Plus, grey, diesel, auto, 257,495km, onboard comp., MFSW, traction, Isofix, climate, bluetooth, stop/start, €14,599

2018 Ford Focus ST-Line T EcoBoost, 125bhp, start/stop, 21,114kms, blue, 5-door, €25,999

‘161 Ford Focus 1.5TD 95PS, 6-speed, 4-door, 175,107kms, diesel, silver, a/con, CD, USB, MFSW, 17” alloys, bluetooth, €11,999

‘202 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet SZ-T, SHVS 5-door, grey, leather, €15,749

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2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Trendline, manual, 5-speed, 70bhp, 5-door, 75k, 4 new tyres, brand new NCT, radio/CD, e/w, e/heated mirrors Aux ports, cup holders, Isofix, €7,999

2016 Honda Grace 1.5 Hybrid auto, 2 keys, very low miles only 15k, wind deflectors, rear spoiler, rear privacy glass, Isofix, LED rear lights, Media centre, a/con, e/w, e/m, LED cluser, start/stop, €200 road tax, €16,999

‘142 Hyundai i40 1.7 Comfort, 4-door, diesel, 80k, a/con, c/, e/w, e/m, fogs, centre armrest, MFSW, traction, bluetooth, EBD, Isofix, stop/start, €11,999

2021 Ssangyong Korando 1.5 New Model ES, automatic, silver, GDI Turbo 163bhp engine, 6sp, 17” alloys, auto wipers/lights, a/con, cruise, bluetooth hands-free, USB ports, MP3 audio, paddleshift, 932miles, €26,999

2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 560kms, 4-dr, auto, electric, 18k, blue, 2 key cards, cruise, full autopilot, 18” black alloys, chrome pack, security cameras, sat. nav, full glass roof, black heat lthr inter., NCT 11/23, €59,999

‘142 Toyota Aqua 1.5 Hybrid Automatic, petrol, red, 63k, 2 keys, keyless system, push button, rear spoiler, wind deflectors, a/con, radio/CD, rear camera, €200 road tax, NCT 01/24, €9,499

‘141 Toyota Prius 1.8 petrol Hybrid Automatic, e/w, e/m, rear wiper, rear spoiler, cup holders, armrest, bluetooth, Isofix, a/con, rear park camera, stop/start, parking sensors, NCT 07/23, €11,999

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‘14 Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid 54k, white, 4 new tyres, e/m, e/w, rear privacy glass, Isofix, a/con, aux/USB, automatic, front armrests, bluetooth, NCT 11/23, €10,999

‘19 Ssangyong Tivoli 1.6 4WD Diesel, ex-demo, stunning 4x4 mini SUV, a/con, cruise, alarm, alloys, roof rails, climate, sat. nav, park sensors, Isofix, touchscreen media, dual climate, 12k, €19,999

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‘151 Ssangyong Rexton Commercial 4WD, 5-door, automatic, a/con, c/l, e/w, fogs, s/roof, privacy glass, centre armrest, MFSW, roof rails, traction, 86k, park sensors, bluetooth, €15,999

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Suzuki Swift Hybrid – Fun and functional

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uzuki Motor Corporation unveiled the new Swift for Europe at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show as its allnew global compact supermini. The new Swift represents an automotive advancement aimed at uplifting the driver through succession, evolution and innovation. Initially offered in petrol engine guise, the new Suzuki Swift is now available with Hybrid technology across all trim levels. With global Swift sales of 6.9 million units since 2005, the latest generation Swift is a hugely important car for Suzuki.

PERFORMANCEENHANCING BODYSHELL The new Suzuki Swift benefits from completely new styling, and a performance-enhancing extremely light body with advanced safety technologies.

The result is European exterior flair complemented by a sporty and functional interior, nimble and agile driving, and enhanced peace of mind.

In addition to its stylish exterior design in a compact size of just 3,840mm long, the new Swift features excellent visibility, a spacious cabin and ample luggage space.

With the rear seat backs in place, the boot can accommodate 265-litres of cargo, but this can be expanded to 579-litres when the rear seat backs are folded.

NEW-GENERATION PLATFORM ‘HEARTECT’ Under the ‘SUZUKI NEXT 100’ plan announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015, Suzuki developed a new platform strategy for its future models and the Swift is now the third model (following Baleno and IGNIS) to adopt this new generation platform, and to be introduced in Europe.

The new Swift rests on a

new-generation platform “HEARTECT” that delivers enhanced fundamental vehicle performance due to being light and highly rigid.

A comprehensive overhaul of the underbody’s structure and component layout resulted in the adoption of a highly rigid frame that enhances collision safety and has a continuous, smooth and curving form that better helps disperse energy.

This has led to a reduction in reinforcements, and greatly contributes to lower fuel consumption and vast improvements in the fundamental vehicle functions of running, turning and braking.

TRIM LEVELS There are three trim levels in the new Suzuki Swift; SZ-L, SZ-T and rangetopping SZ-5. Standard features in entry-level SZ-L trim include 16” polished alloy wheels, LED headlights, Smartphone link, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, remote central locking with deadlocks, 2 ISOFIX child seat anchorage points, air-conditioning, multiple airbags, rear parking camera, adaptive cruise control, and a driver seat height adjuster, along with a tilt-adjustable steering wheel.

By BREDA CORRIGAN – www.motoringmatters.ie Upgrading to SZ-T trim adds front fog lamps, Dual Sensor Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitor and Traffic Sign Recognition, while SZ-5 adds keyless entry and start, and satellite navigation to the mix.

With a choice of 10 paint colours (one solid colour, six metallic colours, and three dual-tone metallic colours), and with full personalisation options available for both the exterior and interior trims, the new Swift can be as individual as the person who drives it.

ASPECTS OF STYLING INNOVATION While resolute efforts were made so that the new Swift would inherit the previous model’s

characteristic styling, elements that needed refreshing were boldly transformed to innovatively evolve the new car.

Enhanced carry-over elements include strong shoulders, blacked-out A-pillars and vertically arranged front and rear lamps.

The Swift now offers a more emotional appearance together with a muscular and well-grounded look. The body is shorter, lower and wider, while a wide and aggressive front grille, and supporting bumper grille character lines all express strength.

SMART HYBRID VEHICLE BY SUZUKI (SHVS) The SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicles by Suzuki) mild hybrid system in the new Swift is a compact and lightweight system that incorporates an Integrated Starter Generator (known as ISG) which acts as both a generator and a starter motor.

The ISG is belt driven and assists the engine during vehicle take off and acceleration, and also generates electricity through regenerative braking.

In the new Swift, SHVS is available together with Boosterjet for the first time and results in CO2 emissions as low as 106g/km.

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compact high performance 12V lithium-ion battery placed under the front passenger seat to store energy and incorporates an idle stop function operated via the Integrated Start Generator.

TEST CAR My test car was a new

Suzuki Swift 1.2 SZ-L SHVS, and was finished in Speedy Blue metallic paintwork for maximum impact. A power output of 83bhp offered by the naturally aspirated 1.2litre engine sounds small by modern standards, but the Swift's light weight means that it feels anything but sluggish.

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The lack of a turbo means that it’s down on torque though, so be prepared to work the slick and smooth five-speed manual gearbox to get the best out of the engine.

The 0-100km/h sprint can be completed in 13.1seconds, while fuel consumption as low as 4.8L/100km (59.7mpg) is achievable on a WLTP combined driving cycle, with annual road tax for my test car costing just €180.

The Swift’s steering wheel communicates well with the front wheels, as it is nicely weighted and consistent, making it relatively easy to place the Swift in corners, while a tight turning circle and excellent visibility make it a simple exercise to weave through traffic on city streets.

The Swift is a car that is enjoyable to drive because of its light weight, inherent agility and compact dimensions, with twisty back roads providing a great playground for drivers to enjoy the Swift’s dynamic ability. Strong economy and excellent refinement from the 1.2-litre Dualjet engine provide the Swift with even more desirability.

VERDICT, PRICING & WARRANTY Overall, the new Suzuki Swift SHVS is a competent, efficient and enjoyable car to drive, and it can hold its head high in the crowded supermini car segment.

Pricing for the new Swift SHVS starts at just €17,775.

All Suzuki passengers cars come with a 3-year/ 100,000km warranty as standard.

# Suzuki was established in 1909 as a loom manufacturer. The founder of Suzuki – Michio Suzuki – was born in a tiny Japanese village whose primary source of income was weaving. Suzuki wanted to help his mother's business, so he created an automatic loom that could weave much faster than other looms available at the time. Word quickly spread about Suzuki's exceptional loom, and orders started coming in from all over the country. For the next two decades, Suzuki was dedicated to crafting and selling looms in Japan and overseas.

However, Suzuki felt that the company could benefit from diversification, and he started looking into developing vehicles. Who would have thought that a loom manufacturer would evolve into a producer of some of the best Japanese cars a few decades later.

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‘141 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure Tech, lthr/ auto, diesel, 66k, silver, Estate, 150bhp, NCT 08/22, €25,900

‘161 Mercedes E220 2.2, Automatic, diesel, grey, 54k, 177bhp, NCT 02/24, €24,900

‘152 BMW 520 SE Diesel, auto, low miles only 65k, grey, 148bhp, €190 road tax, NCT 11/23 €21,900

‘131 BMW 520 M-Sport, 2.0 White, diesel, lthr, 90k, 181bhp, €270 road tax, NCT 05/23, €19,900

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VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

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By DECLAN GLYNN• www.motoringmatters.ie

he new Volkswagen ID.4 is the German brand’s first all-electric family-sized SUV which falls somewhere between the Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace in size. It is the second model to be launched in the fully-electric ID range, following on from the Golf-sized ID.3 hatchback. However, being larger and more practical than the ID.3, the ID.4 will hold more appeal for family buyers wanting more space.

GENEROUS PROPORTIONS The ultra-modern ID.4 benefits from smooth lines, large alloy wheels, and coast-to-coast front and rear lights, while trendy SUVstyle plastic wheel arches and side skirts provide terrific visual drama.

The ID.4 is underpinned by the same MEB platform as the ID.3 hatchback, but it has been extended to suit its more generous proportions.

There is no gear-lever in the ID.4 but, in a similar fashion to a BMW i3, you simply twist a large gear selector attached to the right hand side of the instrument binnacle in order to choose your direction of

travel, and engage regenerative braking, while a push-button parking brake function is also present.

The instrument binnacle is attached to the multifunction steering wheel so that the information display is constantly in the line of sight of the driver.

MULTIPLE TRIM OPTIONS There are seven trim levels available in the new ID.4 – Life, Business, Family, Tech, Max, GTX Business and GTX Max – all of which provide drivers with an intuitive electric-car experience.

With the exception of GTX Business and GTX Max, all ID.4 variants are powered

by a 77kWh Lithium-ion battery, which is mated to a 204bhp electric motor that can propel the SUV from 0-100km/h in a respectable 8.5-seconds, and can achieve a range up to 517kms (depending on the model chosen).

The 77kWh battery in GTX variants is mated to a dualmotor all-wheel drive (AWD) system which produces 299bhp, and can complete the 0-100km/h sprint in just 6.2-seconds, with a range of up to 485kms on offer.

A terrific energy recuperation system in the ID.4 makes it easy and fussfree to extend the range of the battery. For instance, when the driver approaches

a slower moving vehicle, the ID.4 can automatically use the slowing effect of regenerative braking to align with the vehicle in front.

Additionally, there is a selectable ‘B’ mode which increases braking effect in normal driving.

SPACIOUS CABIN & BOOT The impressively spacious cabin of the ID.4 feels very well built and nicely designed.

The lack of a centre tunnel in the rear provides occupants with lots of space for feet, while the comfortable rear bench seat sits higher up to offer passengers a cinematic view, with ample head and leg room on offer.

Generous boot space also comes as standard across the ID.4 range, with 543-litres available behind the rear seats, or 1,575-litres

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with them folded down.

Under-floor storage in the boot can be used to accommodate charging cables, so that available boot space is maximised at all times.

The ID.4 can be charged in 7 hours and 30 minutes from a wall box charger (0-100% charge), and in just 38 minutes (5-80% charge) at a DC fast charge station.

EXCELLENT DRIVING DYNAMICS As is the case with all electric cars, the ID.4 picks up speed briskly and smoothly, and cruises with

the utmost of serenity, while an impressively tight turning circle is a terrific benefit when parking or negotiating narrow city streets.

The ID.4’s driving dynamics are helped by the low centre of gravity of its battery, and the rear-wheel drive car I tested has an ideal weight distribution between the front and rear.

With its impressive body control and road manners, the ID.4 is a joy to drive, while well-weighted and precise steering provides great driver confidence behind the wheel.

Supple suspension soaks

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up most road imperfections with ease, but it also adequately controls body roll through bends when required.

VERDICT & PRICING The Volkswagen ID.4 is easy to live with, engaging to drive, practical, wellequipped, spacious and it offers a decent range too, with the option of rapid charging on longer journeys.

Pricing starts at just €48,089 after grants and VRT relief is applied for private buyers.

# The original Volkswagen Beetle was one of the best-selling cars for the entire 20th century, selling over 21.5 million vehicles. The people’s car was sleek and aerodynamic. It was also designed by sports car magnate Ferdinand Porsche. However, a Czechoslovakian auto manufacturer, Tatra, sued Volkswagen, claiming that Porsche ripped the idea from their designer Hans Lewdwinka. # ‘Bug’ is not the only nickname for the Beetle. When calling for VW repair in Nashville, some owners ask if GPO Tuning (German Performance Options) has experience with ‘Bugs’ or ‘Beetles’. Others, specifically, people of Latin descent, ask about the ‘cucarachita’. A Beetle owner from Bolivia might inquire about ‘peta’ repair. These monikers mean ‘little cockroach’ and ‘turtle’ respectively. # Volkswagen owns many other automakers, including luxury brands like Lamborghini, Audi, Porsche, and Bentley.

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Mystery Shopper exercise shows car dealerships now a major influencer in the decision to buy an EV

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he Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) launched the Mystery Shopper Report at the SEAI Energy Show, Ireland's leading businessto-business sustainable energy event, which returned live to the RDS after a two-year absence.

Key findings from the report found that advice from dealerships is an influential factor in consumers purchasing decision making process for EV’s. The research showed that 67% reported that they were satisfied with the service but there is still some room for improvement.

The research also indicates that government incentives, such as the SEAI EV grant and the SEAI home charger grant are determining factors in persuading consumers that EVs are the best option for them.

Declan Meally, Director of Business, Public Sector and

Transport at SEAI, said: “The findings show an overall good performance and knowledge of EVs among dealerships but there is room for improvement.

“Electric vehicles are set to play an important role in the Governments Climate Action Plan towards decarbonising our transport sector, along with promoting more active travel.

“Car dealership knowledge can be built through actions such as providing additional training and using the SEAI EV cost comparator.”

SOME ADDITIONAL FINDINGS INCLUDE: • EVs were at least as visible as ICE vehicles in 61% of visits and there was noted evidence of promotional EV material in use by the dealership.

• 57% of salespeople spontaneously mentioned EVs as an option in response to queries about buying a new car, despite

Pictured are (l-r): Declan Meally, Director of Business, Public Sector and Transport at SEAI; and Sean Lyons from Fitzpatrick's Garage in Kildare. Pic: Naoise Culhane.

their profile and driving habits being suitable for an EV. • After declaring an interest in buying an EV, 75% of salespeople ultimately recommended an EV as the customer’s best option • Just over half (54%) of the undercover shoppers rated their salesperson as

knowledgeable about EV’s.

• 72% of shoppers were positive about trusting the information provided to them by the salespeople and just over half of shoppers recorded they were satisfied with the salesperson’s attitude towards EVs. • Based on the interaction

with the salespeople, the information and advice received, 68% of shoppers indicated they would be more likely to purchase an EV The top barriers in switching to an EV remains cost and next to this is car size and range anxiety. But recent CSO figures show the average household size in

Ireland is 2.75 people and (survey pre-Covid) the main daily car journey for most people was 11km in Dublin and 16km in the rest of the country.

SEAI recommend some actions to improve customer experience arising out of this research.

• Improve level of knowledge amongst dealership staff about EVs nationally through further training.

• Promote the benefits of driving an EV through a large-scale communication campaign and roadshow events across the country.

• Encourage dealerships to utilise the SEAI EV comparator tool • Encourage brands to rework their commission structure to favour EVs over ICE vehicles • Continue improving the SEAI grant system to ensure a speedy, easy to use, and efficient service for the EV dealership

network • Reward EV dealerships through the SEAI EV Dealership of the Year Awards • Target full brand participation at a dealer level SEAI also announced Fitzpatrick’s Garage in Kildare as National EV Dealer of the Year at SEAI Energy Show 2022.

The inaugural SEAI Electric Vehicle Dealership Awards, recognises those dealerships that are working to increase consumers understanding about EVs and their uptake.

Electric vehicles are not only better for the environment but are also more than 70% cheaper to run and are suitable for even the longest Irish journeys.

Visit the SEAI website https://www.seai.ie/techn ologies/electric-vehicles/ to read the report and find out more about driving electric.

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2017 Tesla Model X 90db20b6t, 5-door, automatic, 6 seater, electric, 45,000km, €79,950

2019 Kia Niro PHEV, 6D, petrol plug-in hybrid, automatic, 1.6, 5-door, 19,249kms, blue, €27,950

2018 BMW X5 XDrive 40e SE, 111hp, Electric Motor 353 PHEV Hybrid, auto, 5-door, 64,380km, €59,950

2020 Mercedes EQC 400 AMG Line 4Matic EV, automatic, electric, 5-door, 11,299km, adaptive cruise, €82,950

2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid 2.0-MMD Executive AWD, 5-door, automatic, €420 road tax, €63,995

2021 Mercedes GLC 300DE AMG Line Premium 4Matic Phev 306, 2.0, 5-dr, automatic diesel plug-in Hybrid, 800km, €74,950

2021 Mercedes C300 E AMG Premium Plus Night Edition, 2.0, 5door, automatic, petrol hybrid, 21,445kms, €62,950

2020 Mercedes-Benz C300DE Edition, Premium, Hybrid, diesel plug-in, Estate, automatic, 2.0, 5-door, €55,950

2019 Honda Civic 1.5i-TECH Prestige CVT, 180bhp, automatic, petrol, 5-door, 42,000kms, €29,950

2019 Audi A5 Coupe S Line 35 TFSI, automatic, 21,535km, petrol, white, 2-door, €40,950

2018 Honda Jazz 1.3 i-VTEC SE CVT, park sensors, automatic, 92,470km, 5door, €17,950

2018 Honda Jazz 1.3 i-VTEC ES, manual, 70,789km, 1.3, 5-door, interior, climate, a/con, €17,950

2018 Mercedes-Benz E220D Coupe automatic, AMG Line Premium, panoramic s/roof, diesel, 2-door, 79,900kms, €46,950

2016 BMW 730 3.0 LD, automatic, diesel, 59,407kms, €48,950

2016 Porsche Panamera 3.0 S EHybrid, Petrol plug-in Hybrid, tiptronic, 5-door, auto, 74,331kms, , €59,950

2015 BMW 216D Luxury Active Tourer, 4-door, 110,921kms, diesel, €16,950

2014 Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI BE Sport AMG, 5-door, automatic, diesel, 109,760km, €17,950

2012 Volvo V60 D4 SE Luxury GTron, automatic, diesel, 239,540kms, 2.0, 163BHP, €11,950

2012 Honda Insight 1.3, ES, 5-door, automatic, petrol hybrid, 58,484kms, €12,950

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2021 Honda Jazz Hybrid Crosstar EX 1.5i-MMD E-CVT, 5-door, automatic, black, 185km, €32,950

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid 2.0i-MMD AWD Executive, automatic, 15,000kms, 5door, adaptive cruise, park sensors, bluetooth hands-free ph, much more, €54,950

2020 Volvo XC90 R-Design T8 AWD, automatic, s2.0, 8,614k miles, petrol plugin hybrid, 390HP, silver, 7 seats, sports trim, €82,950

2019 Audi A5 Coupe Sport 35 TFSI STronic, automatic, 150BHP, 21,033 miles, white, petrol hybrid, €280 road tax, 2-door, €38,950

2019 BMW 530d SE EDrive, 12kwh Phev 292, automatic, 2.0, 4-door, hybrid, 68,147km, €39,950

2019 Honda Civic 1.0i Tech 124 Smart Plus CVT, 5-door, 22,306kms, automatic, €25,950

2017 Volkswagen Caddy Life TDI 105 DSG Bluemotion, automatic, diesel, 2.0, 5-door, 101,049km, €27,950

2017 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0 TDI GT, DSG, 184PS, 4-door, automatic, diesel, 58,957kms, 4-door, €24,950

2017 Honda Civic 1.5iTECH, 180HP, Prestige, automatic, 5-door, petrol, €25,950

2014 BMW 520D GT 2.0 Luxury, automatic, diesel, 103,791kms, €26,950

2014 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI 245 Quattro Tiptronic S Line, automatic, diesel, 4-door, 137,185kms, €32,950

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI Sport, 6-speed, 86,822kms, petrol, €17,950

2012 Honda Accord 2.2i DTEC ES GT, diesel, 284,400kms, 4-door, €9,950

2011 Honda Jazz 1.2i VTEC SE Kool, 5-door, 117,772kms, 4-door, €270 road tax, 90HP, NCT 07/22, €8,950

2010 Honda Insight 1.3, ES, 5-door, automatic, petrol hybrid, 72,540kms, €12,950

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2021 Honda CR-V 2.0 iMMD 2WD Elegance, Hybrid, automatic, 14,515km, €48,950

2017 Lexus NX 300H Sport 2.5 4WD E-CVT, automatic, 77,825kms, 5-door, petrol hybrid, €36,950

2017 Mercedes-Benz C200 SE, 4-door, 105,319kms, automatic, petrol, €27,950

2017 Mercedes-Benz V250 CDI Avantgarde, automatic, diesel, 102,018kms, 2.1cc, 5-door, €59,590

THE NEW SHAPE OF FREEDOM

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By DECLAN GLYNN – www.motoringmatters.ie

ord has chosen to name its first all-electric SUV after one of the most iconic sports cars in living memory, and with it comes an abundance of style, kerb appeal and overall desirability. The Mustang Mach-E is split into rear-wheeldrive (RWD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD) models, each of which offers Standard or Extended Range set-ups with usable battery capacities of 70kWh and 91kWh respectively.

Power outputs range from 265bhp for the Standard Range cars, through to 290bhp for the Extended Range model and the AWD Extended Range version with 346bhp. The top-of-the-range Mustang Mach-E offers 480bhp and a thumping 860Nm of torque.

The Mach-E is a tall, muscular and strikingly-designed five-seat SUV, and the clever use of roof colours and window shaping gives the impression of a coupélike profile. With a boot capacity of 402-litres behind the split-folding rear seats, and another 81-litres of space available in the ‘frunk’ (front boot), the Mach-E has practicality on its side too.

SPORTY MUSTANG DYNAMICS The Mach-E’s all-new platform has been developed by Ford Team Edison to take full advantage of the performanceenhancing weight distribution and torque delivery of an all-electric powertrain.

The lithium-ion battery is located centrally between the axles, and beneath the

floor, for a low centre of gravity that supports sporty Mustang dynamics.

The high-performance batteries are secured inside a waterproof case, which is surrounded by crash absorption protection.

An advanced active liquid heating and cooling system regulates battery temperatures for optimised performance in extreme weather, improved charging

times, and sustained highspeed driving.

Ford has included three driving modes for the MachE: Active is the default setting, followed by the ecofocused Whisper mode, and Untamed which prioritises performance.

Each mode modifies the throttle and steering responses, along with changes to the ambient lighting within the cabin.

Impressively, the Untamed setting also adds a computer generated V8 engine sound, which adds a new dynamic to the overall driving experience.

REVIEW CAR DETAILS My review car was a Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended Range model which looked stunning in its Rapid Red metallic paintwork.

In place of traditional door handles, the Mach-E has (at the front) plastic hooks that protrude from the B-pillar. To open the car you have to press a touchsensitive button above the hook, while rear-seat passengers have to press a flush-fitting button on the Cpillar to gain access.

The futuristic touches continue inside the car’s spacious cabin too. A massive 15.5” touchscreen dominates the middle of the

dash and is very user friendly.

The most used, and most useful information is easily accessible on the touchscreen, and there are well-placed shortcuts for important functions too.

An array of digital instruments in front of the driver provide key information such as speed, range, and battery charge without unnecessary layers of configuration and options.

The AWD system applies torque independently to the front and rear wheels for improved acceleration and handling - delivering the quintessential Mustang feel.

Unique settings for shock absorbers, springs, anti-roll bars, steering and powertrain have been tailored for European roads, enabling the five-seat SUV to tackle motorways and twisty back roads with ease.

The One Pedal Drive

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fter a strong start to Q1, Toyota has maintained its position as Ireland’s best-selling car brand for 2022 to date. Toyota’s market leadership underpins the mass consumer migration towards more sustainable electrified vehicles with an increase of 35% in hybrid electric uptake in comparison with the same time last year. The Toyota Yaris Hybrid Electric dominates the small-car segment with an impressive 31% market share, while the wellloved Toyota Corolla leads in the mid-size car segment with 37% of the overall market share.

In addition to having the widest range of low CO2 emitting cars and selling more electrified passenger cars than any other brand, Toyota has strong stock availability for its leading models.

Customers can avail of April delivery on models such as the Corolla Hatchback, Corolla Saloon, Yaris Hybrid, Yaris Petrol, C-HR

Hybrid and RAV4 PHEV. Interested parties who are looking to purchase one of the selected models are encouraged to speak to their local Toyota dealership as soon as possible to guarantee spring delivery.

Commenting on the market position, Michael Gaynor, Marketing Director of Toyota Ireland said, “While the supply shortages in the motor Industry are well-documented, our close alignment and planning with Toyota Europe is such that we’ve good availability on Corolla Hatchback and Corolla Saloon Hybrid, Yaris Hybrid and Petrol, C-HR Hybrid and RAV4 PHEV, all for delivery in April.

“Therefore, if customers are looking to change to low emitting Hybrid Electric cars and want immediate delivery, we would encourage them to talk to their Toyota dealer today.”

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function in the Mach-E returns more kinetic energy to the battery for greater efficiency, and this is just one of the advanced technologies employed to deliver the most comfortable and confidence-inspiring Ford ownership experience yet.

The one-pedal driving experience is so intuitive you will almost never touch the brake pedal, but this is a selectable feature, so choosing the one-pedal mode is purely optional.

On the road, the Mach-E is refined and stable and, compared with some rivals, it offers a more lively interaction with the driver.

Producing 346bhp and 580Nm of torque, my review car can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 5.1seconds from a rolling start, and a single charge can accommodate a range of up to 540kms.

Recharging the Mach-E is a fast and simple task.

For ultimate convenience, the SUV can be charged from 0-80% in as little as 8 hours from a 7.4kWh domestic wallbox charger, with a similar

charge achievable in as little as 38 minutes from a fast charge public charge point.

Making its debut in the Mach-E is Ford’s SYNC 4A infotainment system for a highly personalised in-car experience.

Machine learning helps better understand drivers habits over time, learning from each drivers’ routines to make the right navigation and communication suggestions at the right time, enabling drivers to concentrate of the road ahead.

VERDICT AND PRICING Overall, the new Mustang Mach-E is an outstanding EV to drive, and is packed with cutting-edge technology, while its head-turning style along with its iconic Mustang branding - provides occupants with a true sense of occasion on every journey.

Pricing starts at €53,100 (ex-delivery, but inclusive of current EV ownership incentives) with my review car specification priced from €76,100.

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