In this guide
A short, dealer-chosen route can hide a lot. A good test drive is planned.
Before you go
- Book the exact variant and transmission you plan to buy.
- Ask to drive on roads you actually use — including a rough stretch and, if possible, a highway.
- Bring someone else who will ride in the back seat.
Behind the wheel
- Driving position: can you get comfortable and see clearly in all directions?
- Ride quality: how does it handle bumps and potholes?
- Power delivery: is it strong enough for overtaking and slopes with passengers on board?
- Braking and steering: confidence-inspiring or vague?
- Noise: engine, road and wind noise at different speeds.
- Automatic / clutch: smoothness in stop-and-go traffic.
Practicality check
- Sit in the back seat — legroom, headroom, ease of entry.
- Load the boot with items you regularly carry.
- Test the infotainment, AC and controls.
- Park it — cameras, sensors and turning radius matter in real life.
After the drive
Make notes immediately, take photos and compare with the other models you drove. Do not sign or pay a booking amount under pressure on the same day.