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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 For when the going gets a little bit tough.
FOR THE LAST few years, SUVs and crossovers have exploded in popularity in Ireland. However, sometimes you need a vehicle that is more than just trendy and can handle a bit more than the school run.
To help you out, we’ve rounded up some of the more capable SUVs and crossovers for a variety of budgets.
Under €75k
2017 Jaguar F-Pace, €74,750
The F-Pace is the first SUV from British car maker Jaguar. And while Jag might be late to the SUV party it certainly has made a grand entrance with this handsome machine.
Jaguar are known for building cars that are great to drive and the F-Pace follows that tradition with perfectly weighted steering, mature road manners and wonderful handling.
Under €50k
2017 Range Rover Evoque, €49,065
A Range Rover is one of the best luxury cars money can buy. Think of it like a Bentley wearing hiking boots – luxurious, refined but rugged and ready to tackle all terrain. This Range Rover Evoque model is a seriously trendy car, offers decent space for rear passengers and has a very useful 575-litre boot.
Under €40k
2018 Subaru XV, €39,995
The Subaru XV is a robust and very capable SUV. It sits on Subaru’s new Global Platform, which preserves the distinctive combination of boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel drive system.
The XV is one of the safest cars on the road and has made the longlist for the hotly contested What Car? Safety Award 2018.
Under €35k
2018 Honda HR-V, €34,950
The Honda HR-V is a good-looking five-door compact crossover with a roomy cabin and a great engine. The HR-V feels very well-built… but it’s a Honda so no surprises there. This particular model comes in well-specced ‘Executive’ trim and has a host of extras and features.
Under €30k
2018 Jeep Renegade, €28,950
The Jeep Renegade is a fun and quirky compact SUV dripping with ‘Tonka truck’ appeal. It is a fun car to drive and is surprisingly roomy inside. This particular model is powered by a 1.6-litre multiJet II four-cylinder diesel engine and comes very well specced with lots of option boxes ticked.
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