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The best part about car shopping is getting to test drive a car you want to buy. When you take a brand-new car out for a test drive at your Acura dealership, it’s important to pay attention to performance elements, so you buy a car that fits all your needs.
1. Comfort
Assessing the comfort of a new car is about more than just the plushness of the upholstery. Ride comfort can also refer to the softness or bounciness of the suspension. A comfortable car will practically glide over the road with a cloud-like feel, even over bumps and potholes.
2. Quietness
The quietness of the cabin is also important, particularly if you’re an audiophile. When the windows are up, road noise pollution in a new car should be low.
3. Acceleration
A brand-new Acura is going to have highly responsive acceleration. A plucky engine will meet your acceleration demands when you pull into traffic, even when you are accelerating from a complete stop.
4. Braking
Good brakes on a new car will respond at the tap of your foot, but the brake response shouldn’t feel abrupt or harsh. The best place to assess the brakes is on a suburban road with plenty of stop signs. Make sure you test forceful braking, soft braking, and rolling braking.
5. Handling
Finally, you will also want to assess how easy it is to handle the car. With power steering and other advanced steering systems, it should be easy to direct a car on the road. If the steering feel doesn’t match your driving habits, you may want to consider a different vehicle.
How Long Should You Test Drive a Car?
As a rule of thumb, it’s a good idea to test drive a potential vehicle for at least 30 minutes. A half-hour usually gives you enough time to experience driving the car in different traffic flows and road settings. It’s also a good idea to drive on familiar roads and plan your own route.
Should You Test Drive Multiple Models at Your Acura Dealership?
While you might have your heart set on a specific Acura model, it’s still a good idea to broaden your horizons when you are at your local dealership. For drivers who do their car shopping online, seeing a car in person can be different from seeing a car on a webpage. You may end up seeing a model in person that you previously dismissed. Plus, by test-driving different models, you will have a better idea of how well the handling of your preferred model meshes with your driving style.
A new car is always going to be fun to drive, especially if you’ve been driving an older vehicle for a while. However, when you are test-driving a new Acura, it’s important to pay attention to factors like comfort and handling. Contact Ed Martin Acura to schedule a test drive today.
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