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THERE ARE MANY very competent and well-known family cars on the market, some of which have become household names. The Nissan Qashqai, Citroen C4 Picasso and Ford Focus have all earned their place as popular models with families, picking up significant sales figures along the way.
But if you’re looking for something that’s a bit different, or a car that might be a little underrated we’ve compiled a list of some that might be worth a look.
Honda isn’t the first name that many people think of when it comes to SUVs, but the CR-V has been around for several years. It packs in plenty of practical features into its design, not to mention a generous boot and a diesel engine that’s one of the best around.
Few other cars can divide opinion quite as much as the C4 Cactus. While the second generation is just arriving on Irish roads around now, its predecessor is just as interesting a proposition. Falling more into the crossover category, it drives remarkably well, thanks in part to its low weight.
The petrol engine is our preference, but both it and the diesel provide low running costs. Those air bumps on the side should save it from any car park dings from less considerate drivers. Some parents may prefer the fact that the rear windows don’t slide down, but only pop open at the rear.
No, not the cutesy supermini but the slightly more substantial crossover. People love to knock Fiat at the very mention of its name, but we think that reputation isn’t deserved.
The 500X isn’t the most spacious in the small SUV segment but its raised driving position, good infotainment system and most importantly, fuel-sipping engines with tax-friendly emissions make this one that’s deserving of a second look.
Do you have a family car that you think is underrated? Let us know in the comments section!
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To the crew “Don’t worry, you’ll still get paid” To the instigator “I’ll shoot you!”
Yes the ultimate tool in the HR manual, somethings NEVER change, no matter how you can spin a training seminar out of it.
It is debated that an Irishman discovered Antarctica.How many people knew that.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Bransfield
It’s a disgrace that Tom Crean doesn’t get the recognition in Ireland today that he deserves. A true Irish hero.
The media is too busy hero-worshippng some guy in a dress.
True Jon, Crean was a true Irishman and a real adventurer.
Leave the pope out of this.
A wonderful story never tire of hearing about these amazing men… And he had an Irish man in his crew..!
A great story. Another great is the story of George De Long and his attempt in 1879 to reach the north pole in the USS Jeanette. He had two Irish on board, Cole and Collins. That story is brilliantly told in a book called In the Kingdom of Ice. Like Shackleton’s crew, they were hardy men.
He had two Irish men in his crew. Tim Mccarthy from West Cork was the other one. He rarely gets a mention even though he was one of the six who made the 800 mile open boat journey to South Georgia. That’s considered one of the most remarkable parts of one of the most remarkable survival stories of all time, and three if the six crew were Irish.
Ernest Shackleton came from Kildare. So I read. Wonderful clear video footage of them trying to free the ship endurance from the North Atlantic Ice. Tom Crean unforgotten Kerry Man.
It’s very sad they’re mostly forgotten about. Brave men, the real spirit of adventure. They don’t make them like those guys anymore.
Enda Kenny is our Shakelton, fearlessly pulling Ireland out of the worst recession in decades despite attempts within the ranks to topple him. Actually, he’s not, I’m just winding you up.
Give it a rest, you bore.
“After thier ship sank in november 2015″ try proof reading before ye post
And Roald Amundsen reaching the south pole in 2011
‘Chilean steamer Yelcho returns to Elephant Island to pick up Shackleton’s remaining crew – in August 2016′
So 2011 when the south pole was reached by Amudsen, 4 years before Shackleton’s boat sank in November of this year? I believe Shackleton was a stickler for the fine details…I am not sure you would have made his crew Darragh.
@Fergal
If he were born in England and moved to Ireland at the age of 10, we’d still call him Irish.
Elephant Island is an island, not a rocky outcrop. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant_Island
Some relation of his was a suspect in the robbing of the Dublin Crown Jewels , that would make him irish ,do you think
Was Shackelton irish ?
Born in kildare lived there until he was ten his father was english and his mother anglo irish
He was about as Irish as tuppence
The quote of Bertolt Brecht springs to mind; ‘Unhappy the land that needs a hero’
There’s more of it, Philip Dolan. You don’t have to be Roman Catholic, barefoot and living off spuds to be Irish. Just because the huge majority used to be Catholic Irish, it does not negate the Irishness of those who weren’t.
Brecht was wrong
He was born in IRELAND. IRISH ALL THE WAY IN CO. KILDARE.
According to the English….. .Shakleton was one of thiers! They try to claim everyone while the are winning or suceeding!!
Just watched the Documentary about this on YouTube. Excellent!
Yeah it’s very good.
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