Changing Lanes by Caroline Kidd
Opel Combination Cargo Review

Read Caroline's Opel Combo Cargo review to find out all you need to know about buying an Opel compact van in Ireland. Opel currently ranks fifth in sales of new light commercial vehicles in Ireland, including the Combo, Vivaro and Movano vans. In the compact van segment, the Combo competes with rivals such as the Peugeot Partner, Ford Transit Connect, Citroën Berlingo and Volkswagen Caddy. It is available in two different lengths with a choice of diesel or electric powertrains. The new Combo is now available, priced from €26,495. It's been updated this year, so it's time to take a closer look at what's new. New Opel Combo Cargo design Like the latest passenger cars, the Combo has been updated this year, adopting Opel's new Vizor look. The main difference is the new black panel, which elongates the width between the headlights and bears the German brand's Blitz logo. A new feature for Opel is the adaptive Intellilux Matrix LED…

Changing Lanes by Caroline Kidd
Opel Frontera Review

Read Caroline's Opel Frontera review to find out everything you need to know about Opel's new compact SUV before it arrives in Ireland in 2025. The Opel Frontera became famous in the 1990s as a rugged SUV from the German car brand. Now, Opel has revived the name of its latest SUV. The new Frontera is a friendly-looking compact SUV that will be available as a gasoline hybrid or a full-battery electric vehicle. A five-seat version is standard, but Opel will eventually offer a seven-seat version, which will enhance its appeal to family buyers in the Irish market. Caroline drove it with Opel Ireland in Mallorca. New Opel Frontera expected to go on sale in Ireland in 2025 design The new Frontera is a solid car. The length is between the Opel Mokka and the newly launched Grandland. It's the Mokka's more rugged, roomy sibling, with the popular chunky, boxy styling, but that also means it has a highly practical…

Changing Lanes by Caroline Kidd
Opel Corsa Hybrid review (2024)

Read Caroline's Opel Corsa Hybrid review to find out everything you need to know about buying an Opel small hatchback in Ireland. When the latest-generation Opel Corsa was launched in Ireland in 2020, it was a big step up from the model it replaced. Sharing its engine and underpinnings with the Peugeot 208, it was launched at the start of the German car brand's renaissance, followed by new generations of the popular Mokka and Astra. Opel's renaissance continues this month with the launch of the new Grandland, and after the new year it will launch the Frontera, now a small SUV that will be available in mild-hybrid and fully electric versions. The Corsa is currently Opel's best-selling model in Ireland, so it remains a very important car for the brand. Four years after its launch, it's time for an update and the launch of the new Corsa Hybrid. Let's take a closer look. The new Opel Corsa is undergoing lane…

Facelifted 2025 Opel Mokka Gets New Tech But Fewer Buttons
2025 Opel Mokka facelift features new tech, but fewer buttons

The smallest SUV in Opel's range comes with a new infotainment system and fresh styling details The Opel Mokka has received a mid-life update, joining the ranks of the new Frontera and Grandland SUVs. Exterior changes are limited to redesigned bumpers and slightly tweaked LED graphics. Inside, dual 10-inch displays are standard, along with a new infotainment system with fewer buttons. Opel has revamped the Mokka four years after its debut in the highly competitive subcompact SUV segment. The model benefits from minor visual updates and minor improvements inside the cabin, including a new infotainment system. Mokka is still available in ICE, mild hybrid and fully electric versions. Visually, the untrained eye would be hard-pressed to spot the difference from the outgoing Mokka, the first model to introduce Opel's latest styling language before it is rolled out across the entire range. A closer look reveals a redesigned front bumper, said to improve aerodynamics, and the fog lamps for the lower…

Changing Lanes by Caroline Kidd
Opel Grandland Review (2024)

Read Caroline's Opel Grandland review to find out everything you need to know about buying Opel's new SUV in Ireland. The second-generation Opel Grandland will arrive in Ireland this November, marking a new chapter for Opel's compact SUV. It will now lead Opel's SUV range, which includes the popular Mokka and the soon-to-be-relaunched Frontera. The new Grandland is built on a new platform and will be available in plug-in hybrid, gasoline mild hybrid or full battery electric models. Pricing for the mild hybrid has been announced, starting at €40,995. Caroline travels to Opel's home town of Russellheim with Opel Ireland to find out more! New Opel Grandland design Grandland has grown and become bigger in every way. The new car is longer, wider and taller than the model it replaces, making Grandta even more "grand" than before. At the front, Opel makes a bold statement with the new "3D Vizor", which really brings out the Grandland's LED lighting capabilities. Top-spec…

2025 Opel Mokka spy photos exposed, visual effects upgraded
2025 Opel Mokka spy photos exposed, visual effects upgraded

The Opel Mokka is about to receive a mid-life update, which is expected to take place early next year. Changes are limited to revised bumper air intakes, tweaked LED graphics and a new steering wheel. The subcompact SUV will continue to be offered with mild-hybrid and fully-electric powertrains. Our spy photographers have caught a prototype of the facelifted Opel Mokka wearing minimal camouflage, revealing subtle styling updates for the upcoming facelifted model. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The Mokka is the first production model to adopt Opel's latest styling language in 2020. Four years later, it's time for a mid-life cycle update to keep it fresh in Europe's extremely competitive subcompact SUV (B-SUV) segment. More: New Opel Frontera offers 7-seat option, starts at 24,000 euros Spy photos show that Opel designers haven't made too many changes to the sharp exterior, and the updates are…

Changing Lanes by Caroline Kidd
Opel Astra Sports Tourer review (2024)

Read Caroline's Opel Astra Sports Tourer review and find out everything you need to know about buying Opel's new compact wagon in Ireland. The Opel Astra Sports Tourer is a latecomer to the Astra range, but it's definitely worth the wait as it adds more space and practicality to the Astra range in an attractive wagon package. The current Astra has been on sale in Ireland as a hatchback since 2022. Since then, Opel has added electric and plug-in hybrid models, although the electric version is not currently available in the Sports Tourer range. Opel's compact station wagons are offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engines in Ireland, with both fuel types still having a sizeable market share in Ireland. Let’s take a closer look! Opel Astra Sports Tourer modeling Like the hatchback, the new Astra Sports Tourer is a good-looking car with now-familiar Opel design elements, such as the 'Vizor' black-panel grille framed by sharp LED lights.…

Changing Lanes by Caroline Kidd
Opel Astra Electric Vehicle Review (2024)

Read Caroline's Opel Astra Electric review to find out all about buying Opel's new compact electric hatchback in Ireland. The Opel Astra is one of the most popular compact cars in Ireland and has been for a long time. Now, Opel Ireland has launched the all-new Opel Astra Electric, which joins the Astra range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid models already on sale. Opel expects to start selling electric cars in Europe from 2028 at the earliest, and has been slowly electrifying key models such as the Corsa and Mokka. The upcoming new Grandland and Frontera will also be offered with electrified powertrains for the first time, but they will continue to be sold alongside combustion engine models for some time to come. Opel is also offering some attractive deals on the Astra Electric range this summer. The model normally starts at €39,598, but for a limited time, 3 EUR4,598. What's so special about the Opel Astra Electric? The…