Comfort and Convenience
Preferred seating height varies from person to person: some drivers sit high for a clear view over the bonnet, while others choose a lower position because pedal feel and cornering read more clearly.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Finding the wiper, light and hazard switches while parked means less searching later, since a first drive in rain or darkness is an awkward moment to learn an unfamiliar layout.
Multimedia and Connectivity
A phone low on battery needs a charging point, which is a separate question from calling. Where hands-free calling is supported it handles conversation, while music remains a third, independent function.