​​What Questions Should You Ask When Test Driving a New GMC?​ 

You arrive at our dealership and have the opportunity to test drive a new GMC. This helpful guide from GMC offers some handy questions to ask yourself during the test drive. 

First and foremost, does it fit you and your lifestyle? The GMC lineup offers a wide variety of vehicles, ranging from affordable compact SUVs to heavy-duty pickup trucks to electric offerings like the Sierra EV and HUMMER EV. Consider your needs, but don’t overlook your wants. Obviously, the size and nature of your family should be a factor when choosing the right vehicle. 

What about the features? Does the GMC you are looking at have everything you need and want? Look at what each one offers as standard equipment first. If anything is missing, you might be able to get it in an additional package or as a separate option. You might even save money by stepping up to the next trim level that has a better equipment list at a more livable price.  

How about performance? Every GMC offers a range of powertrains that not only fit the vehicle but also deliver driving satisfaction. When you take that test drive, feel how the engine – or electric motors – respond to your right foot. You may find that one you hadn’t considered before now fits everything you need in terms of performance.  

Is the GMC you are looking at efficient? If so, does it combine that with capability? Each sticker shows the fuel economy ratings or the electric vehicle equivalent for you to see. We can also show you the maximum payloads and towing capacities to help you choose the right configuration for your vehicle.  

Safety should also come to mind. GMC offers a long list of standard active and passive safety features, along with driver-assistance technologies. You may want something with adaptive cruise control or Super Cruise, hands-free driver-assistance technology. You may also want a 360-degree camera to display on your central color touchscreen, so you can make sure you’re parking your vehicle correctly. Don’t forget to check out the crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to see if your GMC will protect you from harm on the road.  

What about maneuverability and the driving experience? That’s where you truly feel how your potential new GMC will respond to the way you drive every day. The steering, the brakes, the ride quality – everything should be taken under consideration when you start feeling your way through that next vehicle.  

Valley GMC has a great selection of new GMC models waiting for your examination. Contact us if you have any further questions or would like to schedule a test drive of your next vehicle.