Comfort and Convenience
People disagree about cabin temperature more than almost anything else inside a car. A setting that feels pleasant to the driver can seem too cool to someone sitting behind.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A few quiet minutes before setting off cover the basics: mirrors, seat position, and the stalks for indicators and lights. Preparation means fewer unfamiliar movements once the car is moving.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery drain matters when a phone runs navigation for hours, and charging addresses that alone. Whether music or spoken calls can pass through the car's speakers is a separate question.