Comfort and Convenience
Seating height preference varies widely: some drivers want a raised, commanding view of the road, others prefer sitting lower and more enclosed. Body proportions and long habit explain most of that difference.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Learning where the lights, wipers and demister controls sit before setting off means they can be reached without searching mid-journey. A few minutes stationary in an unfamiliar car covers most of what matters.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged on longer drives is a separate matter from playing audio through it; where a charging point is available, its position decides whether the cable stays out of the way.