Comfort and Convenience
Preferred seating distance from the pedals varies widely, because leg length, arm reach and the amount of knee bend a person finds natural all differ. What suits one driver can feel cramped or stretched to another.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Locating wipers, lights, the hazard switch and demisting before setting off means less searching later, when attention is better spent on the road. A few minutes parked is enough to place the essentials.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged on longer trips is a separate need from making calls or playing audio: charging depends on available power outlets, while hands-free calling and music playback rely on whatever connection a car supports.