Comfort and Convenience
Where a driver likes to sit varies widely. Some prefer an upright posture with a clear view forward, others a lower and more reclined one; body proportions, habit and the length of typical journeys explain much of that difference.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Taking a moment before setting off to locate lights, wipers, mirror adjustment and the demisting function means those actions need not be puzzled out later. Working them out while stationary is simply easier than doing so mid-journey.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged through a long day matters when it also serves as the navigation device. Where a charging option is available, a resting place that does not leave the cable stretched awkwardly makes it genuinely usable.