Comfort and Convenience
Comfort is personal: people differ in height, build and the seating position they find natural, so one driver's ideal distance from the wheel feels wrong to the next. Preferences also shift with journey length.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before setting off in a car that is new or borrowed, a minute spent locating the lights, wipers, demisters and hazard switch is time well used. Such preparation belongs with adjusting the mirrors and seat, done while stationary.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Running navigation drains a phone battery quickly, so many drivers want the handset charging while it guides them. Where charging is available, a steady place to rest the phone matters as much as the power itself.