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4 Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car

May 16, 2023 by Karyn Locke

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Finding the perfect car for your personal adventures can be challenging. With these features in mind, though, buying the right one will be much easier. Here are 4 important features to look for when buying a new car.

Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car

4 Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car

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  • 4 Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car
  • Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car – Safety Rating
  • Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car – Overall Size
  • Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car – Hauling Capacity
  • Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car – Type of Drivetrain

If you’re someone who likes to go on adventures, the type of car you buy is very important. Whether you’re taking a long road trip or an off-road trek, you’ll need a vehicle that can handle the wear and tear while still being comfortable for everyday use. If that sounds like what you need, consider this list of features to look for when buying a new car.

For example, as the self-professed queen of road tripping, I need a vehicle with plenty of room for luggage, super comfortable seats, no blond spots, and fun features like a moon roof to see the stars and a large rear view mirror.

I also want the back seat to be extra comfortable as well so when my daughter is traveling there she’s not squished or uncomfortable.

Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car – Safety Rating

Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car - safety rating
Make sure to check the safety rating of any vehicle before you buy – it could save your life.

No matter what you plan on using your new vehicle for, knowing its safety rating is crucial for ensuring that everyone inside the car is fully protected during a worst-case scenario. However, many organizations provide safety ratings, so it can be difficult to know which is the best to go by.

Two of the most trusted groups that provide safety ratings are the National Highway Traffic Safety Association and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Regardless of which safety rating you choose to acknowledge, it’s important to look into all of the vehicle’s safety features and how they were tested. This will give you the best understanding of how safe your new vehicle will be.

Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car – Overall Size

Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car - amount of space

If you plan on spending a lot of time in your vehicle—and we’re sure you will during your adventures—you’ll want to make sure there is plenty of room. You can use the vehicle space for storage or people, depending on your needs.

With that in mind, you’ll likely want an SUV instead of a sedan. SUVs tend to have more seating and legroom. Plus, their trunk capacity is much larger than any sedan’s, making them perfect for long trips.

Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car – Hauling Capacity

Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car - hauling capacity

Depending on the nature of your next adventure, there’s a chance you’ll need to haul something behind your vehicle. This could be a trailer carrying your boat or ATVs, or it could be an RV you use for camping. No matter what you’re towing, you’ll want to make sure your new car can handle the weight.

This is why hauling capacity is so crucial. If the trailer you want to tow is too heavy, your car simply won’t be able to handle it—that’s why it never hurts to go big on this feature. There’s no downside to having too much hauling capacity.

Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car – Type of Drivetrain

Important Features To Look For When Buying a New Car - type of drivetrain

The final feature to look for when buying a new car is the drivetrain. Front-wheel drive (FWD) and rear-wheel drive (RWD) are the most common options; FWD is best for increased traction, especially in icy conditions, while RWD offers better braking and handling.

If you want something more robust, you should look into all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). There are some notable differences between 4WD and AWD, but the key thing to know is that if you want to go off-roading in your new vehicle, 4WD is the better option.

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