Best first cars for new drivers in Ireland
Small cars that are cheap to tax and do well at the NCT, with typical prices under €8,000. Small engines also tend to be cheaper to insure for new drivers.
| # | Model | Typical price | Tax / year | NCT pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fiat Panda | €6,500 | ~€270 | 73% avg 51% |
| 2 | Toyota Yaris | €4,450 | ~€190 | 49% avg 34% |
| 3 | Audi A1 | €7,450 | ~€280 | 59% avg 42% |
| 4 | Toyota Aygo | €6,000 | ~€190 | 66% avg 53% |
| 5 | Honda Jazz | €7,250 | ~€280 | 65% avg 51% |
| 6 | Suzuki Swift | €6,950 | ~€270 | 60% avg 46% |
| 7 | Skoda Fabia | €6,450 | ~€190 | 65% avg 53% |
| 8 | Volkswagen Up! | €7,000 | ~€190 | 62% avg 51% |
| 9 | Nissan Note | €6,650 | ~€270 | 63% avg 51% |
| 10 | MINI Cooper | €5,950 | ~€400 | 55% avg 42% |
| 11 | Mitsubishi Mirage | €7,300 | ~€190 | 57% avg 51% |
| 12 | Hyundai i10 | €6,450 | ~€190 | 59% avg 53% |
| 13 | MINI One | €4,750 | ~€400 | 54% avg 46% |
| 14 | Nissan Micra | €4,500 | ~€270 | 50% avg 46% |
| 15 | Ford Fiesta | €6,500 | ~€200 | 51% avg 51% |
Before you buy, run through the used car checklist, and check the price with the price checker.