Most car buyers would gladly trade features like automatic parking and double-digit USB ports for a few easy-to-add convenience features.
You may say you want a basic, inexpensive car, but it turns out that those are the models that tend to sit unsold on dealer lots until their prices are marked down. Drivers want a good array of convenience and luxury features on their cars, which is part of the reason why the average price of a new car crested $40,000 for most of last year.It...
Still, most buyers would happily trade features like automatic parking and double-digit USB ports for a few easy-to-add convenience features.1. Auto-hold parking brakes Tap a button usually on the center console in some newer models and the parking brake will automatically be activated whenever you come to a stop.
While backup cameras work pretty well, surround-view camera systems are far superior. They make use of several cameras mounted around the vehicle to present a simulated birdseye view of what’s going on, which can help prevent curb and bumper scrapes. The best systems — Volvo’s VLVLY comes to mind, though others offer similar functionality — allow the driver to tap a spot on the display to activate a single camera for an even better view when needed.3.
4. Unlock buttons on all exterior door handles Many new cars have proximity entry systems to allow the driver to keep the key in their pocket or bag to access or lock up the vehicle. Proximity access systems date to their debut on the 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. The systems are now so common that the folks at Hertz HTZ and Avis CAR probably don’t have to waste their time explaining how they work to the average renter.
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