Comfort and Convenience
Where people sit is rarely neutral. Rear passengers often want legroom that front occupants would rather keep, and the balance depends on build, age and who expects to sleep along the way.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Familiarity with the basics is part of packing. A few minutes spent adjusting mirrors, testing the horn and hazard lights, and checking how the handbrake releases means nothing has to be learned in traffic.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Hands-free calling is the function most people miss on a long route, because a call can otherwise wait for a stop. Where audio is supported, shared listening also asks that passengers agree on what plays.