Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is personal. A taller driver often wants to sit low with legs stretched out, while someone shorter may prefer a raised, upright view over the bonnet, which is why one settled arrangement rarely suits two people.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A few minutes before setting off is the cheapest time to locate the hazard lights, the demister and the headlight switch. Searching for them later, mid-junction or in sudden rain, competes with driving for attention.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Phone battery is the usual weak link on an errand-filled day. Where a power source sits within reach of the driver's seat, a phone used for navigation can top up between stops instead of fading by the last one.