Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is a personal matter: height, leg length and preferred posture all differ, so two people of similar build often settle on noticeably different distances from the wheel and pedals.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Locating the wiper, lighting, demister and hazard controls before setting off means fewer moments spent searching for them later. A few minutes parked, working through the layout, is preparation that a first unfamiliar journey repays.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged on a long journey is a separate need from routing calls or music through the car; where a charging point is available, it can work regardless of how audio reaches the speakers.