Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is a matter of preference: some people like to sit high with a long view over the bonnet, others prefer a lower, more enclosed feel. Height, build and habit all shape which one suits.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before setting off, it is worth spending a quiet minute locating wipers, lights and demisting, especially in an unfamiliar car. Searching for them later, mid-journey, turns a small task into a distraction.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Charging is the need that tends to matter most on errand days, since navigation drains a phone quickly. If a power source is available on board, the phone stays usable for the last stop as well.