1: BMW 3 Series – Our top choice for 2020 reminds us why driving is fun
Top cars for 2020: Plug-in 330e is the epitome of what’s great about this German
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2: Toyota Corolla – Ireland’s top seller, and rightly so
Top cars for 2020: A top-class Corolla is the icing on the cake for a bumper year at Toyota
3: Kia eSoul – Quirky crossover that’s on an electric charge
Top cars for 2020: We love the styling and we’re won over by the price
4: Tesla Model 3 – A genuine disrupter that’s in many ways quite brilliant
Top cars for 2020: Best Tesla built yet in terms of driving dynamics
5: Jaguar I-Pace – proves enthusiastic drivers have nothing to fear from electric
Top cars for 2020: Has an edge over rivals in its driving dynamics
6: Skoda Superb – Proof you don’t need an SUV in your life
Top cars for 2020: Updated version showcases great interior and gigantic space
7: Audi e-Tron quattro – All-electric but reassuringly Audi
Top cars for 2020: e-Tron boasts subtle styling and a gorgeously assembled cabin
8: Mazda 3 – now offering premium-class cabins for mass-market prices
Top cars for 2020: The 2.0-litre mild-hybrid is the best all-rounder
9: Mercedes-Benz E-Class – Still king of the posh premium saloons
Top cars for 2020: Build quality is back to traditional Mercedes level and the driving experience is top drawer
10: Toyota Camry – Relaxing, refined and will out-live the Rock of Gibraltar
Top cars for 2020: A favourite of Irish taxi drivers makes a welcome return to these shores
11: Peugeot 5008 – reliable lion is ideal for family motoring
Top cars for 2020: still the most complete and affordable seven-seat family crossover out there
12: Audi A6 – Avant estate is the best in a range still built around diesel
Top cars for 2020: Much lighter on its toes than it used to be
13: Hyundai Kona – Well priced compact crossover with futureproof options
Top cars for 2020: plug-in is one of the best-selling electric cars out there and it’s not hard to see why
14: Toyota C-HR – So good it could easily carry a Lexus badge
Top cars for 2020: Minor update adds the option of the 2-litre 180bhp hybrid powertrain
15. Range Rover Evoque – Big surprise is that it’s fun to drive
Top cars for 2020: Evolutionary changes are the order of the day in terms of styling and interior
16: Ford Focus – Well-engineered but starting to lose ground to rivals
Top cars for 2020: A solid car, but one that feels as if it’s treading water
17: Skoda Octavia – Still going strong as a new version prepares to land
Top cars for 2020: replacement is on the way but outgoing version still feels fresh
18: Lexus UX – The stylish option in the small crossover segment
Top cars for 2020: Surprisingly good to drive with an engaging chassis
19. Hyundai Santa Fe – Good enough to scare the Germans
Top cars for 2020: Only downside is that there’s only one engine option - a 2.2-litre diesel
20: Mazda CX-30 – A crossover that’s fun to drive (who knew it could be done!)
Top 100 cars for 2020: CX-30 is probably best sampled with the basic 122hp mild-hybrid 2.0-litre petrol engine
21: Seat Ateca – Keen pricing, decent dynamics, and pleasing styling carry the day
Top cars for 2020: It’s really well-built and easy to use, and the rear seat space is massive
22: Mercedes-Benz C-Class – A class act but not without flaws
Top cars for 2020: Coupe form is really rather delectably gorgeous
23: Toyota RAV4 – Now with real off-road muscle
Top cars for 2020: Suddenly you can see some Land Cruiser DNA in the family-sized Toyota SUV
24: Mazda 6 – A premium package in the mainstream market
Top cars for 2020: Styling still a head-turner but equal quality inside and from behind the wheel
25: Lexus LC – Japanese take on the Italians and win
Top cars for 2020: Beauty and quality combined with raw power
26: Mercedes-Benz S-Class – the true luxury car king
Top cars for 2020: The car against which all other luxury models are judged - and invariably fall short
27: Volkswagen Golf – Dying days of seventh generation
Top 100 cars for 2020: Outgoing version now beaten by the likes of Corolla and Mazda3
28: Ford Fiesta – The best small car on the market right now
Top cars for 2020: It’s really, really good to drive, decent value for money, and well-made too
29: Dacia Duster – Second generation is a big value star
Top cars for 2020: We like the Duster’s continuing adherence to no-nonsense values. And value.
30: BMW 5 Series – Still slick and sleek enough to compete with rivals
Top cars for 2020: The steering is responsive and near-perfectly weighted, the ride firm but composed
31: Honda Civic – Driving fun makes up for some flaws
Top cars for 2020: Type-R is more real, raw,fun to drive than rivals costing many thousands more
32: Audi Q8 – Mean, menacing and oh-so-good
Top cars for 2020: Need one? No. Crave one? Oh most certainly.
33: Kia Ceed – Wider range and appeal wins out against Korean sibling
Top cars for 2020: Proceed - a rakish sports estate with Porsche styling overtones - just might be the best car in the whole Ceed range
34: Hyundai i30 – Solidly sensible family hatch
Top cars for 2020: Also boasts a hot hatch for the ages - the bombastic and brilliant i30N
35: BMW i3 – ageing but we still love this future collector’s car
Top cars for 2020: It’s innovative in a dozen ways and not just because it comes with a plug
36: Hyundai Tucson – Solid family car that’s a firm Irish favourite
Top cars for 2020: Smooth and easy to drive and given Hyundai’s reputation it should prove reliable in the long term
37: Seat Ibiza – Makes strong case against trading up to larger car
Top cars for 2020: Basic 1.0-litre engine is just about perfect for the car, so there’s no point in trading up to a more expensive powerplant
38: Kia Niro – go for the plug-in hybrid over full-electric
Top cars for 2020: Don’t take our word for it, listen to Robert De Niro
39: Volkswagen Polo – Sometimes makes sense despite Seat Ibiza
Top cars for 2020: Mid-spec 1.0-litre TSI 95hp version provides reasonably-priced all-round performance
40: Peugeot 3008 – Far more interesting than the average crossover
Top cars for 2020: Exceptionally sharp looking, and very pleasant inside
41: Suzuki Swift – a silent superstar
Top cars for 2020: Best engine is the 1.0-litre Boosterjet with mild-hybrid tech that really does help you save fuel
42: Volkswagen Passat – current king of the family saloon segment
Top cars for 2020: A very mild update has kept it current - as does the plug-in hybrid
43: Mini Hatch & Clubman – we’re waiting for its electric future
Top cars for 2020: Cooper S is lots of fun for not-crazy money, but watch the options prices
44: Volvo S60/V60 – Closing in on its German rivals
Top cars for 2020: Both versions get Volvo closer to the heart of the premium sports saloon segment than ever before
45: BMW i8 – Sounds strange but the i8 is one of the all-time great car bargains
Top cars for 2020: The car you buy when you want to show off that you’ve got cash, but still have a green hear
46: Toyota Prius – Still relevant at a time when hybrids are the norm
Top cars for 2020: Refined and relaxing to drive along with being spacious inside
47: Ford Mustang – Live life like a movie star
Top cars for 2020: It’s old-school but it’s incredibly addictive to drive
48: Nissan Leaf – electric pioneer now with a bigger battery
Top cars for 2020: Still very impressive as an electric car, if less impressive in the wider context
49: Opel Astra – More rewarding than you might imagine
Top cars for 2020: Chassis and steering are right up there with the best
50: BMW 1 Series – does enough to justify the premium badge
Top 100 cars for 2020: BMW engineers take a bow, you can sit at the same table as the Ford Focus engineers
51: Hyundai i10 – Arguably all you need for urban motoring
Top cars for 2020: Roomy enough for four and beautifully made
52: BMW 2 Series Coupe - A truly classic BMW
Top cars for 2020: genuinely wonderful car, and one we will really miss when it’s gone
53: Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman - all the sports car you could ever possibly need
Top cars for 2020: For the purists, the GT4 version bring back flat-six power and sound, so at least there’s an option
54: Hyundai Ioniq - best value electric choice this year
Top cars for 2020: Upgrade means you can expect better than 300km on a single charge
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