Trish Whelan
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Say ‘Hola’ to SEAT’s refreshed Ibiza supermini - Life - Western People (opens the original)
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Spanish carmaker SEAT has updated its Ibiza model with a refreshed exterior and interior, a choice of TSI petrol engines ranging from 80hp-115hp, enhanced standard equipment, and many advanced safety features. This facelift to its current fifth generation of the model features redesigned lights and bumpers as well as a new grille design. It follows a mild refresh of the model in 2021. The model is the brand’s third best-seller here behind the small crossover/SUV Arona and larger mid-size SUV Ate
BMW iX3 is very impressive on all fronts - Life - Western People (opens the original)
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The launch of BMW’s new iX3 fully electric SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) heralded the start of a new era for the premium German carmaker, marking its biggest visual and technical reset in 20 years. This is a very impressive car on all fronts, introducing bold new design language to be used on future BMW cars. A mid-sized SUV designed and built to be aerodynamic in all aspects, the drag coefficient is just 0.24. Dimensions are 4,782mm in length, 1,635mm in height, 1,895mm in width, and a wheelbas
Aygo X is a small car with a big personality - Life - Western People (opens the original)
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Toyota’s Aygo has successfully competed in the compact city car segment for around two decades. January of this year saw the arrival of the new Aygo X hybrid, the first model in its class to offer a full petrol-hybrid powertrain. The ‘X’ is pronounced ‘Cross’. Toyota has a long history of hybrid production, having pioneered the petrol engine-electric motor technology for more than 25 years, starting with the Prius, which was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid passenger car. Aygo X hybrid has
Opel Frontera is proving popular in Ireland - Life - Western People (opens the original)
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Eight months following its Irish launch last December, Opel’s new Frontera has become the brand’s best-selling passenger car ahead of the Corsa and flagship Grandland X, a remarkable achievement for a new car to market in a short time. Opel in Ireland is on a roll, having sold 2,726 units this year, which is over 30% more than in 2025. The Frontera is attracting buyers looking for a mid-sized SUV, offering all-electric or hybrid power, a choice of five or seven seats (seven in the hybrid model),
BYD’s Sealion 5 offers up to 1,016km range - Life - Western People (opens the original)
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Chinese car brand BYD has certainly made its mark on the Irish car market, having launched eight new models since arriving here just three years ago. The company has sold 3,894 units so far this year, representing a massive increase of +99.69% over the whole of last year’s sales. BYD is now amongst the leading five EV and PHEV brands in Ireland. My latest test drive was the BYD Sealion 5 Super Hybrid, which sits below the larger Seal U hybrid in the brand’s hybrid line-up. It measures 4,738mm lo
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