Comfort and Convenience
Seating preference is personal: the height, reach and upright posture that suit one driver can feel wrong to another. Body proportions and driving habits differ, so a comfortable position is worked out individually rather than copied.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before setting off, it helps to locate the essential controls, such as lights, wipers, demisting and the hazard switch. A few minutes spent stationary reduces searching once the journey is already under way.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged through a long day is a separate need from taking calls or playing music, and each relies on different functions. Where those are supported, knowing where each one lives saves fumbling.