Hi Frank,

Our estimates of VRT are very much just that, especially as they depend on the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP), which is a figure Revenue thinks the car will be worth in Ireland. That's quite difficult to guess when it's a niche model like the Macan.

With that all in mind, let's assume an OMSP of €75,000. If our data is correct, that model emitted 185g/km of CO2. Revenue now 'uplifts' CO2 figures of older cars so they are comparable with the newer WLTP regulations, so that will bring the Macan up to 205g/km. That means a VRT rate of 37 per cent, which, with an OMSP of €75,000, means a potential VRT bill of €27,750. 

As you probably know, you'll have to pay a NOx levy on top of that and if the car is coming from England, Scotland or Wales, you'll also be liable for import duty and VAT.