Start with the passenger arrangement
Describe the usual occupants and the seating positions that matter most. A driver-focused enquiry and a rear-passenger-focused enquiry can prioritise different features. Ask for observations with the front seats set to an explained position, so rear-space photographs do not become misleading comparisons between one car with seats pushed forward and another in ordinary use.
Identify the version before discussing space. The generation guide separates earlier and all-new candidates. A reference photograph of the newest cabin does not establish the layout of an older offer. Request current images that show enough context to connect the seating arrangement with the actual vehicle being proposed.
Test access and comfort as separate questions
Seat shape, adjustment and ease of entering the car affect different parts of the customer experience. Ask which seat functions are fitted and which have been checked. For a used vehicle, include visible wear, damage and observed adjustment operation. A refreshed interior surface can improve appearance without proving that every mechanism works or that previous use was limited.
The equipment checklist helps distinguish installation from function. If a customer needs a specific adjustment or comfort feature, make it mandatory in the brief. Avoid relying on a higher trim description to communicate that requirement. The supplier should be able to show how the proposed car meets it or explain the missing function before acceptance.
Describe the luggage, not just the volume
A published luggage figure is only one part of the loading question. Ask about the opening, floor position, usable shape and any items occupying space. If the customer carries particular cases, equipment or folded items, provide their dimensions and agree a practical check. Do not promise a number of bags without defining what those bags are.
Keep the seating arrangement used for the assessment explicit. Space available with seats folded is not the same as space available with passengers occupying those positions. Request photographs of the intended arrangement rather than a promotional maximum-capacity view. This gives the dealer a useful explanation of everyday fit without implying a loading capability that was never assessed.
Check the small functions customers notice
Climate controls, storage access, charging outlets and relevant rear passenger features can matter more in daily use than a decorative finish. Identify which are essential and request appropriate evidence. A visible control or socket should not be treated as a completed functional test. The supplier or assessor should describe what was demonstrated and any condition that limited the check.
For screen and phone functions, use the connectivity review as well. A cabin can look modern while a particular regional service remains unconfirmed. Keep those questions separate from physical space. A large display does not solve a luggage problem, and a spacious seating layout does not establish that the customer's phone feature will work.
Assess condition in the intended use areas
For a used candidate, ask about the condition of seat surfaces, floor areas, luggage trim and relevant folding or locking mechanisms. Note unusual odours or dampness as observations needing context, not automatic diagnoses from a photograph. The inspection guide connects cabin findings with the broader vehicle assessment and its limits.
For a new proposal, record visible damage and incomplete preparation before handover. If an item requires attention, define the work and any agreed recheck. The receiving dealer should know whether a mark was disclosed and accepted, repaired under the agreed scope or still unresolved. This is more useful than a general description such as excellent interior.
Convert the review into a short acceptance list
Limit the final cabin list to the observations and features that determine whether the Seltos fits the customer. Retain the evidence with the vehicle reference and state any compromise the buyer accepts. For a batch, apply the same essential questions to every unit rather than assuming similar exterior styling guarantees the same cabin specification.
Imagine a customer who regularly carries passengers and bulky luggage together. A maximum-load photograph with seats folded cannot establish suitability for that use. Ask for the relevant passenger-and-luggage arrangement, then review access and essential functions. The dealer can compare alternatives more fairly when each offer answers the same practical question instead of competing only on a brochure number.
