New Car Audit

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Candidates from the garage

Skoda Octavia Combi DEMO-01 dizel Toyota Corolla Touring DEMO-02 hibrid Suzuki Swift DEMO-03 benzin

Other candidates (cars not in the garage, one per line)

Categories and criteria (optional, can be extended later)

A category line starts with a number and a full stop (e.g. “1. First impression”); every other line is a criterion and goes under the category above it.

1. First impression
I look forward to getting in
Nice to look at
Feel of closing the door
Feels good to start it
Overall impression ('good car' feeling)

2. Driver's workplace
Seating position
Armrest comfort
Resting an elbow on the door
Steering wheel grip
Buttons within easy reach
Cruise control operation
Climate control
Storage compartments
Phone placement
Bottle holder
Charging cable handling

3. On the road
Easy to drive
Engine character
Sense of power reserve
Calm on the motorway
City usability
Not tiring to drive

4. Perceived quality
Rattles
Squeaks
Quality of plastics
Switchgear quality
Steering wheel quality
Seat quality

5. Practicality
Shopping
Child seat / family
Suitability for a dog
Holidays
Ease of loading
Boot usability
USB port placement
Storage for small items

6. Fatigue test
I get out fresher after a long trip

7. Missing test
What did I miss in the other car?

8. Smile factor
I look back at it after parking
Feels good to arrive in it
Feels good to set off in it
A joy to drive
I'd take it for a spin any time

9. Final question
If only one could stay, which would I choose?