Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is a preference rather than a fixed setting, because people simply differ in how warm they like to be. Passengers in the back often judge it differently from whoever is at the wheel.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A few minutes spent locating the essential controls before moving off is worthwhile, particularly in a car that is new to the driver. Knowing where the hazard lights, demister and wipers are saves searching later.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Long drives tend to drain a phone battery, so somewhere to keep it topped up is useful. Where a charging point is provided, the phone stays usable for maps and for whatever follows the journey.