Car features have grown over time with fancy and flashy functionalities that go hand in hand with advanced technology nowadays.
Car Features You Don't Need
Over time car manufacturers have been stuffing tons of features in their vehicles that some might not actually need, like the increasingly expensive in-car navigation systems.
Not to mention that other functionalities might not be that helpful for the person behind the wheel or even the passengers.
Aside from the rapid advancements that we are constantly seeing from the latest vehicles, some features may not make much sense in this day and age, such as DVD or CD players.
That said, here are some of the car features that we see in some of the new vehicles nowadays that you don't really need in the first place.
However, some of them might be something that other car owners will still fancy, regardless of whether it is essentially unnecessary.
DVD, CD Players
As per an article by the Washington Post, most automakers have already completely ditched the CD or DVD players from their latest vehicle lineup.
But still, some cars are offering these stereo functions for their base models. In some instances, even the touchscreen infotainment system still has CD or DVD players paired with it.
In this day and age, most car owners listen to music by connecting their smartphones to the stereo system of their vehicles. That said, having an extra receiver no longer makes any sense.
Leather Car Seats
Yes, leather seats in a vehicle speak luxury, to begin with. However, it is worth noting that some of the most luxurious cars today have already ditched the leather upholstery.
The Washington Post added in the same report that the latest vehicles of luxury car brands, such as Lexus and Mercedes Benz, no longer flaunt seats with leather upholstery.
Instead, carmakers are using "leatherette," which still mimics the feel of leather seats, but is much more durable in the long run.
Built-In Umbrella
Most vehicles do not offer a built-in umbrella from the door of the driver. However, the luxury brand Rolls Royce goes the extra mile and does this, according to the report by AutoTrader Canada.
You won't actually need to have a full-sized umbrella built-in on the door of your vehicle, but it still comes in handy and keeps you dry in cases where the weather is unpredictable.
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Side Mirror Puddle Lights
A few automakers have included the puddle lights feature on the side mirror of their cars, which some folks find to be a bit flashy.
It is not an aesthetic feature, but some manufacturers use this to flaunt their massive logos from its lights.
Although it is not completely a necessity, it still helps the passengers to avoid accidentally stepping on puddles in dark places before going into their cars.
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Written by Teejay Boris
