7 Super Popular/Trendy Car Features Of 2022

Car features have come a long way in the past couple of years. From ADAS to AI-Enabled infotainments, OEMs around the globe are working hard to offer features that are smarter, better, and unique. So here are 7 super popular/trendy car features of 2022.

1. Sunroof
   

   

   Well, no list compiling trendy car features can truly be complete without mentioning the sunroof. There’s something about this feature that drives Indian crazy. In fact, the craze for a sunroof is so much that there are several aftermarket stores that offer sunroof fittings even in a hatchback! While there’s no explanation as to why Sunroofs are always in trend, what we know is the fact that they do add a bit of charm and a feel-good factor to your drive.

   Also Read: 6 Most Affordable Cars With A Panoramic Sunroof

2. Voice-Enabled Touch infotainments with Android Auto and Apple Car Play Features
   

   

   There was a time when voice commands, and seamless phone connectivity onboard touch infotainment was something that was too ahead of its time. Fast forward to 2022, these features have become one of the most common offerings onboard. With the ease of smart assistants, voice commands have truly made infotainments smarter and better.

3. ADAS Car Features
   

   

   Advanced driver-assistance systems or ADAS are new generation electronic systems that incorporate advanced technologies that assist the driver. These include several active safety features such as fatigue detection, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, and a lot more. And ever since vehicles like the XUV 700, MG Astor, MG Gloster etc. have started offering ADAS onboard, the feature has become quite trendy.

   Read: ADAS On Indian Roads – Good Or Gimmick?

4. Premium Sound System
   

   

   Back in the day, premium sound systems from companies like Sony, Bose, JBL, etc. was a peculiar feature of luxury cars. But now, this is a reality even for everyday hatches. In fact, OEMs like Tata, Hyundai, Skoda, etc. have started offering premium sound systems onboard almost their entire range of vehicles, including hatches.

5. Digital Instrument Cluster
   

   

   One of the most wanted features in modern-day cars all-digital instrument cluster has now become the norm for new-age vehicles and generation upgrades. While digital instrument clusters truly look modern, they are also easier to read and can offer customization that looks awesome.

   Also Read: 2020 Hyundai i20 Gets All-Digital Instrument Cluster And BlueLink™

6. Ventilated Car Seats
   

   

   With summers knocking on the door early, the world is becoming hotter day by day. This is precisely the reason why Ventilated Seats are in trend. Offering both cooling as well as warming features, ventilated car seats offer maximum comfort for all seasons.

   Read: How Useful Are Ventilated Seats In India?

7. Connected Car Features
   

   

   From Tata to Mercedes, all major OEMs are now offering connected car applications onboard, which has now become one of the most wanted features onboard modern-day cars. From digital car keys, and a perimeter set up to wireless start-stop and device telematics, connected car tech is indeed a revolution.

   So these were 7 trendy car features of 2022. Stay pinned to the GoMechanic blog for everything automotive.