2018 Autotrader Must Test DriveSource: Morning Consult, March 2018

12 MUST TEST DRIVE VEHICLES FOR 201812 MUST TEST DRIVE VEHICLES FOR 2018

Of all the 2018 models on sale, these are the ones you absolutely must take for a spin before buying a new car. And while you’re at it, check out how to plan and prepare for your perfect ride.

Bring along people and stuff

The test drive is tops

Shoppers consider a test drive important when making a decision to buy a car.

Shoppers have never taken test drive but say

it’s important when buying a car.

Request a longer test drive Test the infotainment system and connect your phoneBring the people and items that

typically ride with you to mimic the way you use a car.

According to a recent survey conducted on behalf of Autotrader, a test drive is overwhelmingly important to most car buyers.

Test the road in your typical driving conditions – stop-and-go traffic, on

the highway, rush hour and parking. Be sure to throw in some atypical conditions, too, like rough

and curvy roads.

Pairing your phone should be easy. The system should be easy

to use and easy to see at a glance.

2018 BuickRegal TourX

2018 ChevroletColorado ZR2

2018 Honda Accord 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2018 Kia Stinger 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2018 LincolnNavigator

2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

2018 Nissan Leaf 2018 Subaru Crosstek

2018 Toyota Camry 2018 Volvo XC60

2018 MUST TEST DRIVE VEHICLES

TEST DRIVE LIKE A PRO TO FEEL CONFIDENT IN YOUR CHOICE

FEW PEOPLE WOULD BUY A CAR WITHOUT TEST DRIVING IT FIRST

72%Test drives lead to purchase

often the same day

Shoppers who took a test drive, bought the car either the same

or on a return visit.

72%

Shoppers feel comfortable buying a car if they had test driven the same model previously, or done

research (57%).

2018

Other things we’d like to test drive

New job45%45%

New house38%38%

New city/town36%36%

67%

66% 47%

67%

66% 47%