Modern cars are full of technological innovations that 20 years ago we could only see in some sci-fi movie, and some of them are completely pointless.
G-force meter? If there's time to look at this, we're probably not going fast enough. Gesture control (display controlled by gestures)? Almost completely pointless, it's easier to turn the volume control on the steering wheel with your finger. Personally, I don't see much point in the license plate recognition system either. And we could list quite a few other unnecessary extras. But there are some really useful features and we're not just talking about built-in extras, but smart design details. The problem is that they're not evenly distributed across models. Some cars have them, others don't, and the difference doesn't necessarily depend on the price or age of the car.
Remote-controlled windows
Surely you have encountered a situation where your passengers or children do not roll up the windows before getting out and stopping the car? This is not a problem if you have a car from the VW group (fortunately, several brands use it) which allows you to roll up all the windows after getting out of the car by holding down the lock button on the key. Some cars allow you to lower the windows remotely, but you cannot close them.
Crab-walk, four-wheel steering
Four-wheel steering may be making a comeback after its 2000s exile. Car handling is improving dramatically and could be useful in urban traffic. Take a look at the Hummer EV Crabwalk's rear-axle steering. How much easier parking would be if all cars had a similar system.
Mobile phone instead of a key
Nowadays, more and more people use their mobile phones to pay for things, whether it's at a store or at a gas station. There's no need for a wallet or, depending on the type of car, keys. Car manufacturers are increasingly offering to turn mobile phones into digital key fobs, although until we can control the locks in our homes from our phones, this isn't as useful an extra as it could be.
Heated windshield
This is really an older, extremely useful feature, but somehow it has not yet become widespread. Many people get stuck when starting in the morning when they have to scrape ice off the windshield. In fact, it can be very useful in freezing rain when ice immediately freezes on the windshield. From many 10 million cars, you can see how some people just get into their 23-year-old 800 thousand forint Ford Focus and do nothing but press a button on the dashboard and it will soon start.
Adaptive headlights
Anyone who has driven a car equipped with adaptive headlights in the dark can't imagine why they won't be mandatory in all cars by 2022. The reason is obviously the price, the lights are extremely expensive to manufacture and control. Driving at night is much safer and less tiring, not to mention that it doesn't blind oncoming traffic.
Security door opening
We could have written about extras like rear cross traffic monitoring, which could also be useful, but you might not have heard of it. If you're a cyclist or motorbike rider and you're passing a line of parked cars, you've probably heard of the unpleasant feeling of what would happen if someone - a child in the back seat, for example - opened the car door without making sure it was safe. Hyundai's Safe Exit Assist system uses radar to detect approaching vehicles and prevent the rear door of a parked car from being opened until the danger has passed.
Magic sessions
If the back seat of the 2001 Honda Jazz really had magic powers, it might be able to do something about the car's terrible road noise and howling CVT transmission. Once you've seen it in action, you'll understand why Honda calls them "magic seats." By moving the fuel tank back, Honda has freed up space under the rear seats, which can be folded flat or folded vertically to allow for the transport of tall loads like bicycles and plants.
Remote parking assist
Unfortunately, the size of parking spaces is not always adapted to the increased size of vehicles. Therefore, in many cases we just pull into the space, but getting out is almost impossible. Or what if a 'nice' car companion parks close to our car without paying attention and we have to climb in through the back door. The answer to this problem is the remote parking system that can be activated with a smartphone in cars such as the BMW 7 Series, the Mercedes S-Class and some prestige brands, but there are still many large cars in which this function would be nice, but for some reason it is not available.
Automatic-manual transmissions
Automatic or manual? Whether you're buying a BMW or a Porsche, you don't necessarily have to go for a prestige brand. You have to compromise. Most of us like manual transmissions, but in busy traffic, it's no fun unless the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel are the magic bullet that automakers want us to believe. Luckily, Koenigsegg has the answer. The CC850, whose nine-speed automatic transmission can also operate as a six-speed manual, has a clutch pedal and a manual shift lever. The only downside to the car is that it costs $3,65 million.
Fuel filler neck location
Here's an example of how the list isn't just about fancy gadgets. If you've had the same car for a long time, you'll always be on the right side of the gas station, but if you regularly rent a car or drive a variety of cars for work, you might not know which side the gas station is on. It's annoying to have to switch sides if you don't want to or can't pull the filler pipe through.
What useful extras or features do you think should be offered as standard equipment or at least as an option in cars? Share your opinion in a Facebook comment!
Source: https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/10-genius-features-that-only-some-cars-have/
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