Buying your first SUV: seven checks before you sign

<p><strong>1. Measure the boot with all seats up.</strong> Many seven-seaters leave under 250 litres, which is one cabin bag.</p> <p><strong>2. Ask for the five-year service schedule in writing.</strong> Total cost varies by more than ₹60,000 between rivals.</p> <p><strong>3. Check laden ground clearance,</strong> not the brochure figure, which is usually unladen.</p> <p><strong>4. Sit in the middle rear seat</strong> for ten minutes before deciding a car seats five.</p> <p><strong>5. Test the ADAS on a real road.</strong> Some systems brake sharply for overtaking two-wheelers.</p> <p><strong>6. Confirm the airbag count on the variant you are buying,</strong> not the top trim.</p> <p><strong>7. Get the on-road price broken down</strong> into ex-showroom, insurance, registration and accessories.</p>