Before you buy a new Mazda and sign on the dotted line, you should test-drive your potential new ride and assess the experience. When you test-drive a car, you shouldn’t just focus on how good it feels–you should assess the car’s features as well. Here are tips from your local Mazda dealer on what to check when test-driving a new Mazda.
1. Comfort and Ergonomics
Check how comfortable the Mazda is before driving it. After all, you will be spending a lot of time in it. As you slide into the driver’s seat, take a moment to assess the seat comfort, legroom, and headroom. Make sure the seats provide sufficient lumbar support.
Ergonomics is also an important factor that will affect your driving experience. Check whether the controls and infotainment system are easy to reach and intuitive to use. Make sure you can see the instrument panel clearly as well.
2. Handling and Performance
Mazda cars are known for their impressive handling and performance. When test-driving, note how the car handles. Check whether it responds quickly to steering inputs. The car should accelerate smoothly and feel stable even when driving at higher speeds.
Check how quickly and smoothly the car stops when you apply the brakes. Mazda has G-Vectoring Control Plus: a feature that subtly adjusts engine torque and braking pressure to improve handling. So be sure to feel for that seamless transition in your drive.
3. Safety Features
Mazda boasts a variety of safety features as part of the i-Activesense suite. This includes technologies like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane monitoring, blind spot monitoring, and driver alertness. During your test drive, familiarize yourself with these features. You can even ask your dealer to explain how they work if you are unsure.
4. Noise and Vibration
A quiet and smooth ride can significantly enhance our driving experience. Mazda cars are known for their excellent noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels, but it’s still worth checking. Listen for any unusual noises when the car is running and feel for excess vibration.
5. Visibility
Visibility can be affected by your height, sitting position, car design, and mirror adjustment. When you are in the driver’s seat, check your visibility out of the front, sides, and rear of the car. Make sure there are no blind spots and the mirrors are easy to use.
Mazda cars usually feature a heads-up display (HUD) that projects important information such as speed, navigation, and warning messages on the windshield. Test this feature and check whether you can see over the display.
Test-driving a new Mazda is an enjoyable and thrilling experience. Make sure to check the above issues before signing on the dotted line. Stop by Flood Mazda today and take your favorite Mazda vehicle on a test drive.
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