Comfort and Convenience
Preferred seating height varies widely. Some drivers want a raised view over the bonnet, while others settle lower for a more enclosed feel, and body proportions and long-standing habit largely explain the difference.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Locating the wiper, lighting and demister controls while parked means fewer moments spent searching for them later, when a sudden shower or a darkening road leaves little time to look down.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Charging, calls and music are separate needs. A phone can draw power without playing anything, and hands-free calling, where it is available, works independently of whichever audio source happens to be selected.