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11 trending features that carmakers are adopting

These days cars are not mere means of transport, they have become highly sophisticated. Car makers incorporate different features that makes us feel too comfortable and more cosseted - like we are in our own living rooms.
Lets have a look at some of these trending features.

This feature is not only convenient but also aids in providing a better mileage and increases the life span of engine components by avoiding the risk of improper shifting which would have been caused in manual systems otherwise.
In picture: 2015 Tata Nano GenX
Photo courtesy: Indianautosblog.com

Available in many shapes, sizes and styles, sunroofs allows light and/or fresh air to enter the passenger compartment. These may be manually operated or motor driven.
In picture: Audi Q3

An interesting feature indeed. Some auto manufacturers has the option of customising the logo projection. Customers, instead of having the company logo, can have any other option based on their personal choice

In picture: Mahindra XUV 500

In the past couple of decades, more and more functions have been migrating from their traditional positions on the console or dashboard onto the steering wheel. These multi-function steering wheels improve driving safety by putting the most commonly used controls right at the driver's fingertips. Cruise control, Sound system controls and Phone answering are some of them. Some cars go even further by adding controls for air conditioning, a steering wheel heater, or even access to an on-board computer.
In picture: Hyundai i20

Photo courtesy: MotorBeam.com

Driving modes allow a vehicle to have multiple personalities or characteristics in the way that it drives, rides and handles as opposed to a single set of characteristics. If your vehicle has three driving modes then you have three vehicles in one. The petrol variant of the Tata Bolt, for example, offers three driving modes – City, Eco and Sport.

What about bathing the interior of your car in subdued light when it gets dark. And what about having a multitude of lights to choose from, say a red, green, blue, orange, white, pink or turquoise. Car manufacturers have found this unique way to add a different individuality to your car.
In picture: 2014 Mercedes S Class
Photo courtesy: Indianautosblog.com

Apart from adding a sporty look to the car these rails can also be used to haul luggage on the roof and to increase the overall stability of the car.

Front seat passengers always get the benefit of ACs fitted right in front of them. However, the real sufferers are the rear seat passengers. But not to worry, many cars now come fitted with rear seat AC vents. Ford EcoSport has such vents.

A daytime running lamp (also daytime running light) is an automotive lighting on the front of a vehicle, automatically switched on when the vehicle is moving forward, emitting white, yellow, or amber light to increase its conspicuity during daylight conditions.

Another interesting trending feature. Glovebox is basically to store things inside your car, but now it also equips a cooler that keeps a drink can cool. For example, Nissan X Trail, Chevrolet Captiva, Skoda Rapid.

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