These essential features will give you a better ownership experience in the long term; Consider getting these features as OEM fitment.
In 2025, cars are selling on grounds of features more than anything else and if you are considering a new car for the long term, we will suggest you shouldn’t buy a new car without the features described in this article.
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Cruiser Control
If you are buying a car priced over Rs. 7-8 lakh, cruise control becomes an absolute must. If even you have to stretch your budget to opt for a higher variant which gets cruise control, there’s no harm. It is high time that car manufacturers should start offering cruise control right from the base variant. In the long term, cruise control will turn out to be a big relief on your highway runs.
Touchscreen Infotainment With Wireless Andriod Auto & Apple CarPlay
Touchscreen infotainment systems have almost taken over the Indian car scene, however, there are still models or rather certain variants which miss out on a company-fitted system. If you are buying a new car in 2025, don’t buy a car without a company-fitted touchscreen infotainment. In addition to this, it must have wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
Glove Box Light & Luggage Lamp
Having proper illumination inside the cabin of your car during night drives is a must. While glove box lights are standard, you should opt for cars that have a boot light as well as a glove box light. It is hard to find both in budget cars, but boot light is pretty common in cars around Rs. 15 lakh price point. Car manufacturers should also start offering these as standard.
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Front Centre Armrest
This is another feature which doesn’t cost much but helps make your long drives comfortable. Entry-level models of some cars don’t offer these features, however, you can still stretch your budget for it.
Rear Parking Camera
At a time when car manufacturers are offering 360-degree parking cameras, there are numerous models which miss out on a rear parking camera in the base and even in mid-spec trims. Getting an aftermarket fitment is possible but nothing beats an OEM fitment.
